Maui News
Maui Police Arrest Six, Issue 101 Citations Related to COVID-19 Enforcement
Maui police arrested six individuals and issued a total of 101 citations over the past seven days for violations related COVID-19 enforcement efforts. Of the Maui citations issued, the majority were in Kīhei and Lahaina where complaints had been made of people congregating at the beach and in public places.
Pacific Media Group Pledges $2 Million of In-Kind Assistance to Hawai‘i Businesses
Pacific Media Group today announced that it has created a $2 Million Marketing Fund to be granted to Hawaiʻi businesses to assist with messaging to consumers across the state. Pacific Media Group designed this program to help local businesses connect with consumers looking for goods and services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai‘i Out-of-State Air Passenger Arrivals Now 583
Air arrivals to Maui totaled 63 on Sunday with four flights arriving from out-of-state. This included 16 crew members, 32 residents and 15 visitors.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 387: 16 New Cases, Maui Total is 44
Maui reported its first COVID-19 related death today, and has one new case for a total of 44 confirmed positive. Of the 44 cases on Maui, at least 11 have been released from isolation, and four have required hospitalization.
Maui Students Gifted Grants to Offset Expenses During Pandemic
College-bound seniors graduating this year from Maui High School and King Kekaulike High School who have completed their respective school’s AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program will each receive a one-time, $2,500 grant, to help with college expenses.
Maui County Suffers Its First COVID-19 Related Death
The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed the first COVID-19 related death in Maui County, Mayor Michael Victorino announced this morning. “My heart is heavy with this tragic news,” Mayor Victorino said. “Mrs. Victorino and I offer our deepest condolences to this individual’s family and know that our community will also offer support and love during this difficult time.”
COVID-19 Update with Maui Mayor Michael Victorino: April 6, 2020, 8 a.m.
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino says the next two weeks are pivotal as the county works to combat the impacts of COVID-19 in the community. He speaks with Kawika-Veeka of HI92 FM Maui during a morning interview on Monday, April 6. Mayor Victorino discusses greater enforcement if compliance proves to be a challenge.
CEO Mike Rembis with Today’s Maui Health COVID-19 Update
A new radio feature launched last week featuring executives and doctors with Maui Health who are providing updates and answering questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s guest is Mike Rembis, Chief Executive Officer, Maui Health.
Dr. David Ulin with Your Maui Health COVID-19 Update
A new radio feature launched last week featuring executives and doctors with Maui Health who are providing updates and answering questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Friday’s guest was Dr. David Ulin, Chief Medical Director at Maui Health.
Hāna Town to Undergo Sanitization Effort, New Shopping Procedures to Follow
The remote community of Hāna in East Maui will move forward with sanitation of businesses and public places on Tuesday and then transition to a new shopping process once stores reopen, according to an update on Sunday evening provided by Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English (Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Kaho‘olawe).
Hawai‘i COVID Contact Tracking Survey Estimates Spread and Containment Potential
“These results are a source of optimism and caution. There are many serious ‘distancers’ but there are also potential ‘spreaders’ who continue to go to work or to gatherings with family and friends.” This research is based on self-reported behaviors by approximately 11,000 Hawaiʻi residents who participated in an electronic survey during the last week of March 2020.
Local Businesses Raise $250K to Feed Kūpuna
Launched in March of this year, The Show Aloha Challenge focuses on serving vulnerable, homebound seniors nutritious meals from locally owned restaurants.
Maui Crime March 23 – March 29: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 8 vehicle thefts and 3 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 23 to March 29, 2020.
LIST: Stay-at-Home Tips to Save Energy
Here is a list of tips from Hawaiʻi Energy on how to save energy while working from home.
Environmental Groups Seek Protections For Whitetip Sharks
Earthjustice filed a lawsuit that aims to force the National Marine Fisheries Service to take action to protect oceanic whitetip sharks.
National Guard to Assist at Five Hawai‘i Airports
Support from the Hawaiʻi National Guard at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Hilo International Airport starts on Monday, April 6, 2020. Support for Kahului Airport on Maui, Līhue Airport on Kauaʻi and the Ellison Onizuka International Airport at Keahole will start soon.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 371: 20 New Cases, Maui Total is 43
As of noon on Sunday, April 5, 2020, there are 371 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 20 new cases. Maui has five new cases for a total of 43 confirmed positive.
Hawai‘i Out-of-State Air Passenger Arrivals Now 683
Air arrivals to Maui totaled 62 on Saturday with four flights arriving from out-of-state. This included 32 crew members, 21 residents, one transit member and eight visitors.
Second Positive COVID-19 Case on Moloka‘i
The individual is an employee of Friendly Market Center and is in self-isolation, according to new information released by Maui Mayor Michael Victorino.
Schatz Calls For Financial Relief For Farmers
“Americans always depend on our nation’s farmers to grow the food, fuel, and fiber that we all need, but that reliance becomes much more pronounced in times of crisis.”