Maui News
Saiki Seeks to Tackle Economic Impacts of Coronavirus
Public, private sector committee will plan for Hawaiʻi’s economic stability as coronavirus infections spread across the globe.
Fire Crews Douse Blaze Off Pi’ilani Highway
A wind-whipped brush fire that burned about 2 acres of light brush off Honoapi’ilani Highway this morning has now been fully contained.
Keʻanae Road to Close For Repairs
Work to improve Keʻanae Road will require full road closures from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, for about two weeks, beginning March 2.
Suspects Identified in Terroristic Threatening at ʻĪao School
Officers were told that a threat was written on a bathroom stall to force the school on lockdown in order to avoid going to the last class of the day.
Wind Advisory Issued For Maui, Lānaʻi
Northeast winds are forecasted to reach 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 45 mph.
Snow Possible Atop Haleakalā on Maui This Weekend
A Winter Storm Watch was issued for the summits on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi and Haleakalā on Maui for elevations above 9,000 feet from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon.
Maui Ramps Up Sanitation at Kahului Airport as Coronavirus Preparedness
According to the State Department of Transportation, Kahului Airport plans to receive additional hand sanitizer stations. All airlines have also made extra efforts to sanitize their equipment and stations, and have ramped up cleaning of planes.
DOH: Hawai‘i Labs Now Capable of COVID-19 Testing
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is now capable of in-state testing for COVID-19 and, on average, results can be ready within 24-48 hours of a sample being collected.
Hāna Hwy Night Work Contraflow in Kahului Starts March 2
One direction at a time of Hāna Highway will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Monday evening, March 2 and Saturday morning, March 7. The night work will involve pavement milling and resurfacing of Hāna Highway between Kaʻahumanu Avenue and Dairy Road.
Day 7: Fire Burns 9,000 Acres on Kaho‘olawe, More Than 30% of Island Scorched
A fire that was first reported on Saturday, Feb. 22, has burned just under 9,000 acres on the island of Kahoʻolawe, according to an update from the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission.
Visitor Injured in 15 Foot Fall at Ka‘uiki in Hāna, Maui
Fire officials say the man, described as a 22-year-old from Minnesota, was attempting to hike from Hāna Bay around Kaʻuiki Head to Kaihalulu when the incident occurred.
House Advances Bills on Gun Violence Prevention and Women’s Rights
HOUSE PASSES KEY MEASURES ON THIRD READING: Gun violence prevention, women’s rights, Hawaiʻi Promise bills move to Senate
12 Charged in Kaua‘i Drug Ring, Indictment Unsealed
As alleged in the Indictment[1]: From at least June 2019, and continuing to in or about January 2020, Arthur Brun (aka “Ata”), Maluelue Umu (aka “Malu”), Kelvin Kauwila Kai (aka “Kauwila”), Steven Keliikuli, Kaniu Huihui, Sheena Millare, Efren Yanos, Kirsten Makanoe Ayau (aka “Makanoe”), Orlando Manuchei (aka “Ole”), Robby Silva, Haidee Sueyasu and Phrystal Bacio, the defendants, and others known and unknown, co-spired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.
Water Shut-Down Planned for Lower Waiehu Beach Road, March 5
A portion of homes on Lower Waiehu Beach Road in Wailuku will have their water shut-off from approximately 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Update: Gabbard Says Hawaiʻi Could Start COVID-19 Testing Next Week
Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard (US Rep. Hawaiʻi) issued an update this evening, saying Hawaiʻi will now be able to start testing for COVID-19 next week, and will no longer need to get test kits from Japan. However, she said, there are still “major questions” she has as to why it’s taken so long for the state Department of Health and the CDC to make this possible.
Senate Advances Ige’s Request for $10M in Emergency Funds for COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Senate Ways and Means Committee today advanced a bill to provide Governor David Ige’s request for an emergency appropriation of $10,568,750 to the Hawai‘i Departments of Health and Defense for prevention and mitigation of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Man Wanted on Warrants
The Maui Police Department is asking for the Public’s assistance in locating John Kahalehoe III. Kahalehoe is wanted on two warrants for allegations that include: second degree assault, first degree criminal property damage, fourth degree arson and unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle.
COVID-19 Updates: Japan School Closures; California Patient Exposure Source Unknown
Japan has ordered all elementary, junior high and high schools nationwide to close from Monday through spring break, which typically ends in early April. Also, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed an infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 in California in a person who reportedly did not have relevant travel history or exposure to another known patient with COVID-19.
