AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHurricane Lowell Recovery: Gov. Josh Green is pushing for an expedited federal disaster declaration for Kauaʻi and Maui, citing widespread power outages, blocked roads, and damage to essential services. Kauaʻi Power Update: KIUC says power is back for about 25% of Kauaʻi customers, including full restoration to Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, with crews working to energize Wilcox Medical Center and repair transmission lines. Lanai Harbor Disruption: Kaumālapaʻu Harbor repairs are expected to take about two weeks, leaving the island’s only commercial harbor inoperable and fueling long gas and supply lines. Local Cleanup: Ala Moana Regional Park’s Magic Island area reopened, but the lagoon stays closed until at least Friday as crews remove sand and debris. Storm-Linked Death: A 74-year-old man found dead near Nomilu Fishpond in Kauaʻi is believed to be related to Lowell’s storm surge; an autopsy is pending. Public Safety Alerts: Oʻahu issued brown water guidance after the storm, and shark warning signs were posted at Three Tables. State Guidance on Solar Sales: Hawaiʻi warned residents about misleading door-to-door solar pitches, stressing the state doesn’t offer free solar systems and doesn’t do cold-calling. OHA Relief: The OHA Board authorized up to $362,800 in emergency assistance for Native Hawaiians impacted by Lowell, including direct household grants and support for community resource hubs.
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