AGP Executive Report

Kailua Road Rage Case: Police downgraded an alleged road rage shooting to terroristic threatening after a 56-year-old man was arrested and charged; bail was set at $50,000, and the investigation is ongoing. Pearl City Fire Hero: An off-duty HPD officer helped evacuate neighbors during a Pearl City house fire and is being recognized for quick action. O‘ahu Holiday Operations: City offices will close July 3 for Independence Day, with emergency services running, TheBus on a Sunday schedule, and details on parks, refuse, and parking rules. Kauai 4th of July Schedule: Kauai County outlined which offices and services are closed July 3-4, including pools, landfill and recycling sites, while refuse pickup stays on schedule. Makaha Shark Warning: Lifeguards posted signs after a shark was spotted about 150 yards offshore; no injuries reported. Gun Rights Watch: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear challenges to AR-15-style assault weapons bans, a decision that could ripple across states and major cities. Medicaid Fraud Funding: HHS suspended federal funding for New York’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, citing poor performance. Local Permitting Tech: Honolulu’s DPP launched Priority Review to speed permitting for applicants using its CivCheck AI-guided software. Public Safety Crash: A 33-year-old e-motorcyclist is in critical condition after a collision in Kaimuki. Ahi Labeling: Hawaii’s ahi country-of-origin labeling law takes effect July 1.

Energy & Utilities: Ahi labeling rules kick in July 1, requiring country-of-origin labels for raw processed ʻahi at covered retailers, while Hawaiian Electric continues working on flickering power complaints in Hawaii Kai and Windward Oʻahu with no firm fix date. Public Safety & Courts: Hawaii Attorney General announced a multistate egg price-fixing settlement, with companies paying $3.3 million and donating eggs to food banks, and a separate case moves forward for a Honolulu man on probation accused of robbing an illegal game room. Local Governance & Infrastructure: HART’s board adopted a $1.07B budget for Skyline rail construction, and Maunakea Access Road proposals include ideas like a toll booth and cultural center as DHHL weighs options. Housing & Policy: Gov. Josh Green says he may veto a $50M “rainy day” fund deposit, and UH Hilo is launching new AI-focused offerings. Community & Culture: Kailua’s 77th Fourth of July parade returns, and a new Hānai Hawaiian BBQ pop-up story highlights how local-style plates are spreading beyond the islands.

Road Rage Violence: Honolulu police say a 56-year-old man was arrested for first-degree attempted murder after a Kailua road rage shooting in which a suspect displayed a handgun and fired at a vehicle; no injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing. Food Aid Fraud Case: A former Honolulu employee, Dexter Kishida, pleaded not guilty to charges tied to an alleged $800,000 Hawaii Foodbank scheme during the pandemic, with prosecutors saying he used a bogus purchase order and fabricated emails; court is set to continue in August. Local Safety & Fire: Honolulu firefighters responded to a Manoa house fire Monday morning; officials say crews had it under control and details on injuries or cause are still pending. July 4 Planning: Kailua’s Fourth of July fireworks return with free shuttle service from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m. State Services: Hawaii is redesigning driver’s licenses and ID cards for the first time since 2009, adding new security features and updated artwork. Community & Culture: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i honored law enforcement and community leaders, including a Maui Police Sgt. Stephen Kelly lifetime award and an HPD rookie award.

Hawaiʻi Politics & Governance: Gov. Josh Green will lead the Western Governors’ Association as chair, launching a “Health Beyond Healthcare” mental-health initiative while Lt. Gov. Keith Regan serves as acting governor during his Utah trip. Hawaiʻi Public Safety & Infrastructure: Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is set to roll out a $4 million pilot for residential hurricane retrofits funded by the Green Fee, prioritizing wind hardening for vulnerable homeowners. Local Land Use: Honolulu City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee advanced Bill 37 tied to a proposed Haleiwa Backyards development, moving a key zoning change that would reclassify 7.29 acres from agricultural to urban. Environment & Community: A documentary, “Lahaina Rising,” screened at a Wailuku film festival, spotlighting uneven wildfire recovery and ongoing rebuilding challenges. Sports & Culture: Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa reopened with a new Ocean House by Roy Yamaguchi, while paddlers competed in the Puna Canoe Club’s 6th island regatta of 2026.

RIMPAC in Hawaii: The Rim of the Pacific Exercise is ramping up with multinational drills and community access, including USS Theodore Roosevelt open-ship tours and an international helicopter warfighter exchange at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Wildlife & safety: A new University of Hawaiʻi study says vehicle collisions are the leading cause of documented pueo deaths, with trauma accounting for most fatalities—urging drivers to stay alert during peak owl activity. North Shore recovery: A new 90-day shuttle pilot, North Shore Huakai, launches June 29 to bring visitors and kamaʻāina to Haleʻiwa and Waialua and support local businesses after the March Kona Low storms. Crime updates: Honolulu police arrested a 26-year-old man accused in a Kalihi stabbing that left a victim severely injured. Road danger: A 17-year-old motorcyclist was critically hurt in a Moiliili hit-and-run; police say the driver fled after checking on the teen. Local climate tool: UH’s new monthly, personalized climate summaries will deliver neighborhood-level rainfall, temperature, and drought updates to inboxes. Hawaiʻi politics: The Hawaii Elections Commission chair vote has stalled, raising questions about who can legally lead the panel.

Local Crime & Courts: A former Honolulu city employee was arrested over an alleged $800,000 Hawai‘i Foodbank fraud scheme tied to claimed federal pandemic reimbursements. Public Safety: Hawaii’s updated driver’s license/ID design is rolling out soon with TSA-compatible security features, but exact timing for Honolulu appointments remains unclear. Volcano Watch: Kīlauea’s Episode 50 eruption hit about 1,000 feet of lava fountains and then ended after roughly seven hours, with ongoing monitoring and visitor guidance. Tourism & Traffic: North Shore Huaka‘i launches as a 90-day shuttle pilot to help Hale‘iwa and Waialua businesses recover after March’s Kona-low storms and access problems. State Policy: A bill would ban new paid parking lots on Hawai‘i Island, arguing they worsen congestion and land-use goals. Sports & Community: UH sports will reach a wider audience under a new TV rights deal with Hawaii News Now controlling telecasts for the next four years.

Kīlauea Update: Episode 50 of Kīlauea’s episodic summit eruption is underway at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, with lava fountaining already around 100 feet and expected to climb above 600 feet soon; officials warn visitors to stay out of closed areas, watch for vog/tephra, and keep away from unstable cliff edges. Governor’s Role: Gov. Josh Green will chair the Western Governors’ Association, launching his “Health Beyond Healthcare” mental health initiative while Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan serves as acting governor. Public Safety: Honolulu police are investigating an attempted robbery in Mokuleia where two men approached a 43-year-old at gunpoint; one suspect assaulted the victim and the pair fled. Traffic/Crash: A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an H-1 crash near Palama Street early Saturday. Community & Culture: OUTRIGGER’s 10th annual Zone Day returns to Waikiki Aquarium with free ocean conservation activities and Genki Balls for the Ala Wai Canal. Local Giving: Hawaiʻi Community Foundation marks 25 years in Waimea with $500,000 in Richard Smart Fund grants supporting 29 programs.

U.S. Supreme Court Gun Ruling: The Court struck down Hawaii’s “vampire rule,” saying gun owners can’t be forced to get permission before carrying onto private property open to the public, and Hawaii’s AG is reviewing the decision. Local Crime: Honolulu police arrested a 26-year-old man in a Kalihi stabbing that left a 24-year-old in critical condition; investigators say an argument escalated before the suspect fled by car. Anti-Trafficking Enforcement: HPD shut down brothels in Aiea and Pearl City, seizing cash and evidence while offering services to alleged sex workers. Local Environment & Cleanup: The city launched a webpage tracking restoration of the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park debris site after March Kona-low storms. Health Access: Shriners Children’s Hawaii filled its Guam outreach clinic slots for July 8-11, with families urged to use future telehealth or waitlists. Sports & Community: UH Hilo athletics is set for an $11.6M renovation, and Hawaii’s Little League team advanced to the championship after a 5-1 win over Tennessee.

U.S. Supreme Court Gun Ruling: The court struck down Hawaii’s “vampire rule,” ending the state’s requirement that gun owners get permission to carry firearms onto private property open to the public, a major Second Amendment win that also affects similar California rules. Hawaiʻi Legal Watch: Hawaii Supreme Court allowed a Maui Lani grading-permit challenge to move forward on “good cause,” reinforcing protections tied to ancestral burial sites. Kīlauea Update: USGS raised Kīlauea’s status to WATCH and the Aviation Color Code to ORANGE as Episode 50 is likely today, with possible ash/tephra downwind. Local Travel Disruptions: An excavator hit the Aala Street overpass, briefly shutting H-1 westbound lanes before reopening. Holiday Fireworks: Honolulu announced July 4 fireworks plans and a temporary closure of Pu‘uloa Beach Park to deter illegal fireworks. Electric Aviation in Hawaiʻi: BETA Technologies and Surf Air Mobility launched a six-to-eight-week electric aircraft demo with Hawaiian Airlines support, aimed at future cargo and interisland service. Molokai Access: Kalaupapa National Historical Park will offer guided public tours starting July 9. Public Safety: Police arrested a Honokaa man accused of using Snapchat to entice a 14-year-old.

Second Amendment Ruling: The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Hawaii’s “permission” rule for carrying guns onto private property open to the public, a 6-3 decision that could reshape concealed-carry rules for businesses and hotels across the country. Hawaii Response: Hawaii’s attorney general says the state will review the ruling, while Gov. Josh Green says current law should still be followed. Local Governance: Oahu’s Office of Hawaiian Affairs revived a plan to spend up to $172,500 on due diligence for a possible purchase of KITV and KIKU, after a board vote shift. Electric Aviation: BETA Technologies and Surf Air Mobility began a six- to eight-week electric aircraft trial in Hawaii with support from Hawaiian Airlines, aiming to gather data for future interisland cargo and passenger service. Public Safety: Hawaii Fire Department fireworks permits for the Fourth of July go on sale starting June 29, with sales limited to specific locations and fireworks allowed only 1–9 p.m. July 4. Community & Culture: Hawaii Island LGBTQ+ Pride returns Saturday in Hilo with a parade and festival. Search Update: Search efforts for a missing father and 16-year-old son off Hanauma Bay were suspended Thursday evening and set to resume at sunrise.

U.S. Supreme Court: In a major 6-3 ruling, the court backed the Trump administration on immigration, allowing an end to Temporary Protected Status for many Haitians and Syrians and greenlighting turnbacks for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Second Amendment in Hawaii: The same day, SCOTUS struck down Hawaii’s “vampire rule,” ruling the state can’t require concealed-carry permit holders to get a property owner’s express permission to carry on private property open to the public. Local government: Oahu satellite city halls will stop accepting cash for property tax payments starting July, with cash still available only at the Honolulu Hale Treasury Cashier’s Office. Earthquake watch: A 3.1 magnitude quake hit Hawaii Island Thursday morning, with dozens reporting shaking. Economy: Hawaii’s unemployment rate ticked up to 2.5% in May. Community calendar: Oahu is packed this weekend, from Honolulu Harbor Nights and Kaka’ako Farmers Market to K-pop and village night markets.

Red Hill Fallout: DOJ began paying Red Hill water-crisis claims, sending about $17M to 629 plaintiffs tied to the 2021 jet fuel spill, while attorneys warn thousands of cases still aren’t resolved. Local Politics: State Sen. Michelle Kidani announced she’ll retire at month’s end, setting up a temporary appointment and a Nov. 3 election for her Waipio/Waikele seat. Hawaii Housing & Costs: A TransUnion report places Honolulu among “rate resilient” housing markets if mortgage rates shift, while separate coverage flags rising sewer costs in Hawaii County and a proposed fare increase on Honolulu public transit starting July 1. Food Assistance: Hawaii’s SNAP soda restriction won’t start Aug. 1, but USDA data shows SNAP payment error rates worsened, raising the risk of future penalties. RIMPAC: The Rim of the Pacific exercise kicks off in Hawaii with dozens of ships and aircraft from 30 countries, as regional tensions simmer. Environment & Public Safety: Hawaii’s DOH issued a MorningStar Farms recall over potential plastic contamination; Hawaii also faces ongoing earthquake and wildfire readiness coverage.

Kapolei E-bike Crash: A 12-year-old boy was taken to an emergency room in serious condition after crashing his e-bike into a parked car near Kapolei Parkway; he was wearing a helmet. Red Hill Relief Payments: The U.S. Justice Department approved about $17 million in payments to 629 people tied to the 2021 Red Hill jet fuel spill, with court approval granted May 19 and payments issued June 22. Earthquake Watch: A 3.6 quake hit 9 miles south of Volcano on Hawai‘i island; HVO says it wasn’t tied to Kīlauea’s eruptive activity. Japan Quake No Tsunami: A 6.9 earthquake near Honshu triggered no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i. Public Health Push: Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez praised Shopify’s decision to ban all vaping products on its platform, citing a coalition effort to curb youth access. RIMPAC 2026 Kicks Off: RIMPAC 2026 began with 30 nations, 30,000 personnel, and major naval and air drills across the Hawaiian Islands through July 31. Hawaii Ocean Safety: Off-duty lifeguards helped rescue two stranded divers off Wailupe Beach Park; no injuries reported.

Oʻahu Transit: TheBus, Skyline and TheHandi-Van fares rise July 1, averaging about 14% (adult monthly $80→$90; annual $880→$990). City Infrastructure: Honolulu starts emergency repairs on a storm-damaged stretch of Tantalus Drive July 6, with lane shifts and about four months of work. Wildfire Policy: The Public Utilities Commission is set to shape rules for a future electric-utility wildfire liability cap, with preliminary input due June 30. Local Flood Accountability: A Civil Beat report says Honolulu spent more than $450,000 on Kaukonahua flood-control plans and designs, yet the North Shore stream still clogged and flooded during Kona-low storms. Hawaiʻi Public Safety: A 43-year-old man faces federal child pornography charges tied to alleged Snapchat luring of a 15-year-old at a Big Island Airbnb. Community & Environment: Hawaii County panels advance an “Aina Kupuna” property-tax dedication for families holding generational lands, and the county is drafting a composting plan after finding 26% of landfill waste is organic. Sports & Campus: UH volleyball’s Finn Kearney transfers to Long Beach State; UH pitcher Brody Martin-Grudzielanek explores options in the transfer portal. RIMPAC: Philippine naval and coast guard ships arrived in Pearl Harbor as the exercise ramps up amid China tensions.

Hemp Enforcement: Hawai‘i will start enforcing hemp retailer and distributor registration statewide on July 1, ending the June 30 grace period, with the Department of Health and the Attorney General moving from outreach to investigations and actions. Road Safety: Police say Saddle Road crackdowns are working—HPD logged 1,069 traffic stops from June 4-21, including 649 speeding citations, and will keep enforcing to curb crashes. Maui Transit: Starting July 1, Maui Bus fixed-route fares become free for students (with ID) and County employees (with County ID), with added stops in key areas. Culture Calendar: The 51st Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and Festival returns July 23-25 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center, following the Native Hawaiian Convention. Local Business/Travel: Gas prices keep sliding as AAA reports holiday travel demand rising for Independence Day. Community Service: Maui’s Baha’is of Wailuku took top honors in the Adopt-A-Highway Dash for Trash, collecting more than 300 bags of litter across the program.

RIMPAC in Hawaii: The Philippine Navy and Coast Guard have arrived in Pearl Harbor to join RIMPAC 2026, with the Philippine Consulate General welcoming crews aboard BRP Miguel Malvar and BRP Gabriela Silang and stressing growing maritime capability and Indo-Pacific cooperation. Red Hill water fight: The Navy has finished its environmental assessment for a Red Hill Water Treatment Facility, saying it would have “no significant impact,” as skepticism continues over whether the system can safely reopen. Wildfire liability cap: Hawaii’s Public Utilities Commission is shaping rules for a future wildfire “liability cap” and a possible recovery fund, with public input due June 30. Energy resilience: Emergency officials warn El Nino could bring more tropical storms, raising the odds of long power outages, while utilities push hardening efforts. Local planning: Hawaii County approved a $5 million renovation permit for Kona Seaside Shops, and extended the Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach Park lease to Sept. 1 while talks continue. Politics and courts: Former Honolulu City Council member Trevor Ozawa asked a judge to speed up his lawsuit challenging Tommy Waters’ eligibility for a third term.