AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStorm Recovery Watch: Tropical Storm Moke is passing south of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island and is expected to dump heavy rain and gusty winds on already storm-weary communities, with a flood watch in effect through Monday; forecasters warn of life-threatening flooding and mudslides where Hurricane Lala left ground saturated, especially on windward and southeast slopes, with totals of 5–10 inches and isolated up to 15 inches on the Big Island. Local Safety: Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a driveway crash in Mountain View that critically injured a 3-year-old girl after a pickup truck rolled back and struck her; the child was medevacked to Oʻahu for further treatment. Travel & Economy: Norwegian Cruise Line says the Norwegian Spirit will sail 2028 summer itineraries linking South Pacific ports with Hawaiʻi and French Polynesia, including departures from Honolulu. Community & Culture: Hawaii News Now won three Regional Emmy Awards, including for coverage of an Aliamanu deadly fireworks explosion and a “Back to School” episode of “Kitchen Scraps.” Environment: Rare Blackburn’s Sphinx Moth caterpillars were found again on Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, breaking decades-long gaps and helping guide future monitoring.
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