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‘Love Has Won’ Cult Intercepted at Kahului Airport, Rerouted to Colorado
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino confirmed today that members of the “Love Has Won” cult were intercepted at Kahului Airport on Sunday afternoon and hours later took a flight to San Francisco and on to Colorado.
105 New COVID-19 Cases (90 O‘ahu, 4 Maui, 11 Hawai‘i Island), 1 More Death
There were 105 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 90 on O‘ahu, four on Maui and 11 on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll also rises to 86 with the passing of one more resident on the island of O‘ahu.
Maui Police Make 10 DUI Arrests, Issue 26 citations at Weekend Roadblocks
The Maui Police Department Traffic Division made 10 DUI arrests and issued 26 citations during sobriety checkpoints held over the Labor Day weekend.
Schatz Calls For Immediate Federal Intervention Into COVID-19 Outbreak at Hilo Veterans Home
With five deaths, and 46 residents and 18 staff members testing positive for COVID-19, US Sen. Brian Schatz is raising urgent concerns about infection control practices and staff capacity to contain the outbreak at the Yukio Okutsu Veterans State Home in Hilo.
164 New COVID-19 Cases (147 O‘ahu, 3 Maui, 14 Hawai‘i Island), 1 More Death
There were 164 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 147 on O‘ahu, three on Maui and 14 on Hawai‘i Island.
Small Demonstration Against Temptation Island Filming Urges Government Leaders to “Protect Hawai‘i”
A small sign waving demonstration was held on Aug. 29 by the same group, calling the approval a “double standard” saying they would like to see the same protocols available to Maui residents, ideally all people traveling to Maui.
221 New COVID-19 Cases (191 O‘ahu, 5 Maui, 24 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out of State), 3 More Deaths
There were 221 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 191 on O‘ahu, five on Maui, 24 on Hawai‘i Island and one in a resident who was diagnosed outside of the state. Also, as a result of updated information, one case from Honolulu was removed from the counts.
Overturned Vehicle: Mid-Day Accident Slows Traffic on Honoapi‘ilani Highway
Emergency crews are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway. Witnesses say a car flipped on the “Pali” section of Honoapiʻilani Highway on Kahului side of the tunnel. Traffic remained open in both directions, but motorists experienced delays while the accident was cleared.
UPDATE: 450 Customers Have Power Restored in Pā‘ia, After Four Power Poles Are Downed
Based on early assessments, it appears one pole came down along Baldwin Avenue between Pāʻia Mill Road and Kona Road and snagged power lines that brought down three other poles.
2019 Editions of Maui County and Hawai‘i Data Books Released
The Hawai’i Small Business Development Center announced the release of the 2019 edition of the annual “Maui County Data Book,” providing comprehensive statistical information on Maui County. The statistical reference book is available in online and book form.
3.7 Earthquake 1.6 Miles ESE of Paia, Maui
There were no immediate reports of damage following a 3.7 (preliminary magnitude 3.3) earthquake reported at 9:43 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 on Maui. The USGS reports that the quake was located: 2.5 km (1.6 mi) ESE of Paia, Hawaii. There was no immediate advisories issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Two Maui Families Get Keys to Their New Home Through Habitat Housing Program
Year to date, Habitat for Humanity Maui has completed four homes in the Kahoma Residential Subdivision and is projecting to finish this development by the end of the year.
271 New COVID-19 Cases (236 O‘ahu, 1 Maui, 34 Hawai‘i Island), 2 More Deaths
There were 271 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 236 on O‘ahu, one on Maui and 34 on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 81 with the passing of two more residents.
$963K Road Repair Project Starts Sept. 8 in Kahikinui, Maui
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands through its contractor Goodfellow Bros. LLC, will begin roadway repairs in Kahikinui, Maui on Sept. 8, 2020.
Maui Contact Tracing Expands, Now Utilizing UHMC Facility
Heidi Taogoshi, public health nursing supervisor for the Maui District Health Office said there are currently 24 case investigators, 20-30 trained National Guardsmen, and the department is also hiring 12 temporary staff that will start with orientation next week.
Governor Discusses Hawai‘i’s New Safe Travels Program
Trans-Pacific travelers to Hawai‘i and interisland travelers are asked to fill out the information well in advance of their trip. The health-related information needs to be provided within 24 hours of departure.
Nearly 370 Tested in COVID-19 Drive-Through Event at Keōpūolani Park
Nearly 370 people were tested for COVID-19 today during a drive-through testing event at Keōpūolani Park. The tests included about 180 tests for County of Maui employees of the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Maui Fire and Police Departments.
Special Agents Conduct Quarantine Compliance Checks at Two Waikīkī Hotels
Special Agents with the Attorney General’s office conducted quarantine checks at two Waikīkī hotels as part of a proactive attempt to enforce quarantine orders.
Maui Police Identify 10 More Presumptive Positive; Meantime 7 Earlier Presumptive Cases are Now Negative
The Maui Police Department today identified 10 more presumptive positive COVID-19 cases today. The news comes as seven earlier presumptive positive tests all came back negative today. The original three cases identified through the department last week have been confirmed as positive.
211 New COVID-19 Cases (190 O‘ahu, 4 Maui, 17 Hawai‘i Island), 4 O‘ahu Deaths
There were 211 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 190 on O‘ahu four on Maui and 17 on Hawai‘i Island. There were also four deaths linked to COVID-19 in Hawai‘i today, all on O‘ahu, bringing the state total since the pandemic began to 79. Details are pending release.
