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Diamond Head State Monument Reopens to Visitors After Nine-Month Closure
Diamond Head State Monument on Oʻahu reopened at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 since closing exactly nine months ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing in Pukalani on Wednesday, Dec. 9
A free drive-through COVID-19 testing will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
For First Time, Keiki in Hawaiʻi Can Participate in USPS’s Operation Santa
For the first time, keiki in Hawaiʻi can participate in the US Postal Serviceʻs popular Operation Santa letter writing program, which enables volunteers to “adopt” letters and fulfill Christmas wishes by sending gifts in Santa’s place.
Kauaʻi Temporarily Opts Out of Safe Travels Program; Maui County Continues with State Testing Program
Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige approves Kaua‘i Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami’s request to place a temporary moratorium on Kaua‘i’s participation in the state’s pre-travel testing program. Maui County officials say they are staying in the Safe Travels Program “at this point.”
Safe Travels Testing Program Update: 45 Positive Out of 20,253 Tests
The Safe Travels Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Evaluation Testing Program found 45 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases as of Nov. 24, out of 20,253 tests conducted (or 2.2 per 1,000) – since the program’s launch on Oct. 19.
317 Hawaiʻi Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19 at Saguaro Correctional Center in Arizona
Broad-based testing of 1,011 Hawai‘i inmates was completed last week at the Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, AZ, with 575 (57%) negative, 317 (31%) positive and 46 (5%) inconclusive. Results are still pending for the remaining 73 Hawaiian inmates.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health Reports Rise in Syphilis Cases Among Women and Newborns
The rate of syphilis cases in women and newborns in Hawai‘i has been increasing annually over the past four years, according to the Department of Health.
Hawaiʻi Launched New Unit To Adjudicate Unemployment Insurance Claims
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) has contracted with Maximus Inc. for 100 trained adjudicators to reduce the backlog of unemployment insurance claims that involve a higher level of expertise and knowledge to process.
Statewide Survey Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Continues To Strain Hawaiʻi’s Business Economy
The results of the second Hawai‘i Commercial Rent Survey reveal that more Hawai‘i businesses are suffering financially as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. Since the first study was conducted in July, many companies have had to make the difficult decision to scale back their workforce and lay off workers.
Moku Roots Named Top Vegetarian Restaurant in Hawaiʻi by Yelp
Moku Roots, Lahaina Gateway’s zero-waste vegan restaurant, has been named the Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Hawaiʻi by Yelp.
Mayor Victorino Declares ‘Rebirth of Our Visitor Industry’ with Launch of Safe Travels Program
At Kahului Airport, with Thursday’s launch of Hawaiʻi’s Safe Travels Program, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino declared: “This is a new day for Maui County. It is a rebirth of our visitor industry.”
Conservationists Bringing Wild Hawaiian Crows Back into Breeding Program Due To Recent Mortalities
Conservationists working to recover the ‘alalā (Hawaiian crow) are addressing recent mortalities of the species living in the Pu’u Maka`ala Natural Area Reserve on Hawai‘i island by bringing the surviving wild crows back into the protection of its conservation breeding program.
Kamehameha Schools Extends Application Deadline for K-12 Admission
Kamehameha Schools Extends Application Deadline for K-12 Admission
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Doctors On Call Maui Clinic Reopens August 10
Doctors On Call, Maui’s Urgent Care clinic, reopens on August 10. Located at Times Shopping Plaza in Lahaina, the clinic will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is needed and walk-ins are accepted. New primary care patients are also welcome.
Maui Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing on Wednesday, July 29 in Kahului
Drive-through COVID-19 testing will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keōpūolani Regional Park.
President Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Hawaii
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Hawaii to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Douglas from July 23, 2020 and continuing. US Senator Mazie Hirono said that while the funding unlocks important resources, she continued to encourage Hawaii residents to finish up storm preparations.
Hawai’i Tourism Now: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President and CEO Keli’i Akina Discusses the Current State of Hawai’i’s Economy
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ (OHA) Trustee-at-Large and Grassroot Institute of Hawaii’s President and CEO, Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and MauiNow director, Jack Dugan to answer questions about the current state of Hawai’i’s economy. Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is an independent public policy think tank focusing on educating the […]
VIDEO: Real Talk with Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s Executive Director, Rod Antone
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s executive director, Rod Antone sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and MauiNow director, Jack Dugan to answer questions about the current state of Maui’s hotel and lodging industry during the coronavirus pandemic. The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) represents Maui County’s visitor industry on policymaking and industry-related issues […]
Hawai’i Tourism Now: Myra Galinato Answers Questions About the Future of Hawai’i’s Tourism Industry
Myra Galinato, general manager of Expedia Local Expert Hawai’i sits down with Patty Lee, operations manager for Hawai’i Airport Advertising and on-camera host for Pacific Media Group to discuss the future of Hawai’i’s tourism industry. Expedia Local Expert Hawai’i provides activity and concierge services in over 40 hotels across the state of Hawai’i. The business […]
