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An O‘ahu man, over the age of 65, with underlying health conditions passed away last night. He had been in the hospital since early March and his infection was presumed to be community associated. To date, there are 15 COVID-19 related deaths in Hawai‘i–10 on O‘ahu and five on Maui.

Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviewed Nancy Le Joy, executive director of Pacific Cancer Foundation to learn how they have been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pacific Cancer Foundation is a Maui-based nonprofit providing free support services for the Maui community. “We have patient navigators, we have a care coordinator, nutritionists, licensed therapists, […]

Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviewed Trevor Tokishi, CEO and president of Valley Isle Community Federal Credit Union to learn how they have been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have been impacted pretty directly mainly because our members have been impacted very directly. A lot of our members are in the service […]

Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviewed Gabe Lucy, president of Trilogy Excursions to learn how the sailing company and its businesses have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Lucy has been with the company for 13 years and shared Trilogy’s long history of operating in business on Maui. “We are coming up on […]

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provides an update on response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts locally.

Exactly four weeks ago, Mayor Michael Victorino announced a stay-at-home order for the county of Maui due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the next few weeks, Maui’s visitor arrivals have exponentially decreased. Its popular destinations turned silent and empty. For one week in April, MauiNow’s Gaylord Paul Garcia photographed the current state at some of […]

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is providing updates on Pacific Media Group’s network of Maui stations as the County continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Today, the Mayor spoke with Shane Kahalehau of KPOA 93.5 FM on Maui, and shared his thoughts on new cases, mask use in Maui County and unemployment.

In our continuing series called ‘Talking Story’, Patty Lee interviews her sister, South Korean resident Bo Son, to gain some insight on how our neighbor to the East is handling the COVID-19 pandemic.    Throughout the interview Bo clarifies some common misconceptions on South Korea’s handling of the pandemic.

Essential workers who need child care for children under 6 years old during the current COVID-19 crisis can contact PATCH Maui (People Attentive to Children) or the Maui County Early Childhood Resource Center, the Department of Housing and Human Concerns announced.

The state House advanced a bill which decriminalizes the possession of three or less grams of cannabis and instead establishes a $200 fine.

The study measured savings account rates against household income, living expenses, and tax burdens in counties across the country to find where it pays the most to save.

Gov. David Ige proclaimed October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Hawai‘i in recognition of the state’s role in identifying, protecting and responding to cyber threats.

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) uses a diverse set of instruments to monitor active volcanoes in Hawai‘i.

The state will close the Kula Forest Reserve and Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area for two months beginning on Sept. 4, 2018.

Governor David Ige attended a deployment ceremony for soldiers from the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard. 

From the air, we could not pinpoint the exact location of her childhood home. The place she was born and raised, where her mother lived alone…

Hawai‘i’s monthly test of the statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.

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Sponsored Content Provided by: Maverick Helicopters Haleakalā Crater, located in the southeast portion of Maui, has captivated visitors since the Polynesians arrived in approximately 450 AD. Over the centuries, this massive dormant volcano has served as the house of the sun, a cattle ranch, military training facility and observatory. It is also home to a […]

Nestled on the gentle flanks of Haleakalā in Haʻikū, Maui is a 39 acre ranch that is one of the most unique and beautiful estate properties in Hawaii. The Mea Makamae Ranch (“Hawaiian Treasure”), steeped in history features a luxurious custom home, a deluxe cottage, a small Christmas Tree farm and for those with an equestrian […]