AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHawaiʻi Scam Watch: DBEDT and the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority warn residents about fraudulent mailers using HGIA’s name to push “home warranty” and “mortgage protection” scams with fake urgent deadlines and scam phone numbers. Molokaʻi Power & Safety: Hawaiian Electric begins wildfire-risk grid hardening on East Kamehameha V Highway (Oct. 3–8), replacing 8 miles of copper lines with aluminum conductors and upgrading 27 poles, with planned outages. Kauaʻi Tourism After Storm: As Hurricane Lowell recovery continues, Kauaʻi small businesses say calls for tourists to “stay away” are hurting demand—some are laying off staff and closing trucks—while locals ask visitors to return with patience. Air Travel Friction: A JetBlue passenger says a surfboard was rejected at JFK and had to be thrown away, highlighting the need to check sports-gear rules before flying. Honolulu Events: The Hawaiʻi Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open returns Oct. 8–11 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center, with pickleball pros, a collegiate invitational, and a new kids division. Coral Reef Alarm: Jason Momoa flags worsening coral bleaching and warns Hawaiʻi’s reefs face major long-term risk as heatwaves intensify.
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