AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaui Recovery & Housing: Three years after the Aug. 2023 wildfires, Lahaina condo owners at Aina Nalu say they’re still rebuilding with major insurance shortfalls and little government help, keeping many units stuck in limbo. Tourism & Safety: Honolulu is rolling out a first responder drone pilot for certain 911 calls, with drones potentially dispatched in about 30 seconds during tests. Nature & Visitor Impact: Haʻunauma Bay Nature Preserve closure has been extended one week to Aug. 19 for sewer-related repairs, with another closure expected in early 2027. Local Environment Enforcement: DLNR is investigating an alleged rock-throwing incident at a monk seal at Diamond Head Beach; no suspects identified yet. Travel Costs & Demand: Japan’s yen slide is changing who can afford Hawaii—Japanese arrivals and spending are down sharply versus 2019, pushing more visitors to cut extras. Funding for Sustainable Tourism: Applications are open for the first round of Hawaii’s Green Fee funding (about $129M), supporting stewardship, climate resilience, hazard mitigation and sustainable tourism. Public Health Watch: Hawaii is still reporting cyclosporiasis cases as the CDC tracks a fast-growing outbreak nationwide.
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