AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoEarthquake Response: A strong 6.0 quake struck south of Honaunau-Napoopoo late Friday, rattling islands and triggering rockslides, downed lines, and home damage on the Big Island; Kona Hospital reported minor damage with no service disruption, while about 500 Hawaiian Electric customers lost power. Rural Health Funding: A bipartisan push in Congress would give rural hospitals interest-free, up to 10-year USDA loans to build or renovate—aimed at facilities “hanging on by a thread,” including Hawaii. Reproductive Health Access: Planned Parenthood in Washington and Hawaii launched “Just In Case,” letting patients get medication abortion pills in advance via telehealth or in-person visits. Public Health & Safety: Louisiana reported a surge in flea-borne typhus—17 cases since 2025 with 2 deaths—while Hawaii’s TSA reminded travelers that plants are generally allowed through checkpoints on domestic routes (rules can still vary by airline). Local Planning: Maui’s Housing and Land Use committee advanced the Pāʻia Town mixed-use project toward the planning commission.
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