AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTropical Storm Watch: Hawaii is still recovering from Hurricane Lala, but forecasters say a new system has a 90% chance to form southeast of the islands, with a tropical depression possible today and potential impacts this weekend—especially on the Big Island, where officials are urging residents to prepare now. Power and Roads: Hawaiian Electric reports major progress restoring service—about 17,000 customers still without power on Hawaii Island as crews work through mud, boulders, and washed-out roads; some repairs could take up to two weeks in hardest-hit areas. Health Alerts: The Department of Health warns of brown water after flooding, plus food-safety risks after outages and dangers from floodwater and cleanup. Local Aid: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs delivered about 1,500 pounds of supplies to isolated Kaʻū communities, using partners including KTA and Home Depot. Policy and Oversight: Lawmakers are also weighing tougher rules for “predatory” towing practices, while the state board rejected an East Maui water diversion auction proposal.
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