Maui News

In a continuing effort to help the island-wide healthcare system and the Maui community, Minit Medical Urgent Care announced today that it will be accepting HMSA Quest members in all three Maui clinics, effective Friday, April 3, 2020.  

OHA is urging renters who have lost income and are having trouble making rent payments to reach out to their landlords and seek payment options that will allow for some relief during this time.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino continues to urge the public to comply with the stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines amid news that Molokaʻi reported its first case of COVID-19.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act are providing resources for independent contractors to help them cover their financial needs during the public health emergency.

Maui Now News Director Wendy Osher speaks with Steve Uyehara at Hawaii News Now about COVID-19 impacts in Maui County.  All your latest updates at: https://mauinow.com

The Expeditions ferry operation between Maui and Lānaʻi is requiring all passengers to fill out the State Declaration Form before departure, and is implementing a reduced schedule.

The Democratic Party of Hawai’i has announced the cancellation of the statewide 2020 Party-Run walk-in Presidential Primary scheduled for April 4th.  Due to the CDC Covid19  pre-cautions and stay-at-home requirements, on-site voting locations for Maui County have been canceled.

The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands today shared details of emergency food basket distribution and meals-to-go locations throughout Hawaiʻi and Guam in the battle against the COVID-19 outbreak.

A new farmer assistance and food distribution program to help farmers and community members impacted by COVID-19 in Maui County was announced today by Mayor Michael Victorino. The County of Maui is committing $30,000 per week for the next four to five weeks, to purchase food from local farmers and facilitate community distribution.

Jorgen Ka’ohele Busby, Jeremy Javier, Maroe Smith, Modesto Jacinto Jr, Michael Mullalley, Jeffrey Robson and Michael Howe have all been promoted to Fire Captain. Michael Gormley has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino issued a statement this evening saying the adult male had possible travel history and is currently hospitalized on Oʻahu. “The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is currently investigating the matter and any close contacts made by the individual,” said Mayor Victorino.

The Board of Education (BOE) unanimously voted today to approve the Hawaii State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) request to modify high school graduation and commencement requirements under Board Policy 102-15 for the graduating class of 2020.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino announced the launch the Farm Product Purchase Program which will allow for the distribution of produce to families in need on Maui. The County of Maui is contributing $30,000 a week for the next four to five weeks to farmers for the purchase of produce locally. That food will be offered at five distribution centers to be set up, initially on the island of Maui.

Two University of Hawaiʻi community members have tested positive for COVID-19, including an employee at UH Maui College.  The other involves a graduate student at UH Mānoa.

“Toilet paper has been stolen from all bathrooms and almost all have had their dispensers broken. On Maui, all harbor restrooms have been vandalized with graffiti and worse on the walls,” said Ed Underwood, DOBOR Administrator. At least one restroom facility has been closed due to the toilet being stuffed with materials.

LIVE: Maui Police Department Q&A, 40+ Violations of Stay-At-Home Orders. The Maui Police Department held an informational Question and Answer session with the public this afternoon to help address frequently asked questions.   Police also held the session in an effort to better inform the public about stay-at-home and work-from-home orders, and their implications for law enforcement and the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Hawaiʻi officials this afternoon confirmed a second COVID-19 related death in the state. “Today, our community received the tragic news of the passing of a second Hawai‘i resident from the COVID-19 virus. Dawn and I express our deepest condolences to the victim’s  family and friends,” said Governor David Ige in a statement.

Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English (Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Kaho‘olawe) announced today that public restrooms along the Hāna Highway will remain closed until further notice while the highway is restricted to local traffic only.

As of noon on Thursday, April 2, 2020, there are 285 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 27 new cases. Maui has one new case for a total of 27 confirmed positive. Additional new cases were identified on Oʻahu where there were 24 new cases for a total of 206 on that island.  Hawaiʻi Island had no new cases for a total of 18.  Kauaʻi’s count also remained unchanged from yesterday at 12 COVID-19 positive cases.

In Kahului, the average price is $3.58, which is four cents lower than last Thursday, 16 cents lower than a month ago and16 cents lower than on this date a year ago.