Maui COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass delta surge, staff is “busy but nimble”
"MMMC’s census is very busy at over 95% capacity with COVID and non-COVID patient care needs," said Maui Health spokesperson Tracy Dallarda. "However, the hospital is not at an 'internal emergency' status as other hospitals around the state have declared. This current surge is stretching hospital resources and capacity and the Emergency Operations Center team is working around the clock to ensure we remain nimble and respond to immediate and potential needs. We received 12 FEMA nurses yesterday to help with staffing and care for COVID-19 patients. Ten additional FEMA nurses are expected next week."
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Maui COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass delta surge, staff is “busy but nimble”
“MMMC’s census is very busy at over 95% capacity with COVID and non-COVID patient care needs,” said Maui Health spokesperson Tracy Dallarda. “However, the hospital is not at an ‘internal emergency’ status as other hospitals around the state have declared…”
Polynesian Voyaging Society receives grant from 11th Hour Racing for environmental project
Polynesian Voyaging Society will engage student navigators in storm training and the ancient science of non-instrument, wayfinding navigation while sailing through the ʻAlenuihāhā Channel between the islands of Maui and Hawai’i in preparation for crossing the Pacific Ocean.
Power restored to 7,200 on Maui after generator tripped at Māʻalaea
About 7,200 customers in parts of Kahului, South Maui, Lahaina, Kula and Kūʻau experienced an outage when a generator tripped at the Māʻalaea Generating Station.
Maui Police 25% short staffed: 21 resignations, 13 retirements in 2021
The Maui Police Department is more than 25% short staffed with 145 vacancies department wide.
Hawai’i Congressional delegation urges federal disaster declaration for December storm damage
Today, the Hawai’i Congressional delegation of US Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie K. Hirono and US Representatives Ed Case and Kaiali‘i Kahele urged President Joe Biden to act swiftly on Governor David Ige’s request for a presidential disaster declaration for areas across the state impacted by last month’s severe weather and flooding.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General urges FDA to preserve state protections of over-the-counter hearing aids
Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 states and territories urging the US Food and Drug Administration to preserve state authority to enforce their consumer protection laws in connection to the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids.
Maui Business
Farm-to-Bar Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate Wins Gold
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate was named a “Producer of Excellence” and given the Gold Award in the Asia-Pacific Region in the International 2021 Cocoa of Excellence Awards, announced virtually from Rome, Italy, on Dec. 16.
MEO BDC offers Money Matters Adult Financial Literacy Workshop
The first Money Matters Adult Financial Literacy Workshop series of the new year, offered by Maui Economic Opportunityʻs Business Development Center, will be held 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 19 and 20.
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Kauai News
Closures Planned on Several Roadways Next Week
The county Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC. announced Thursday that lane closures for portions of Mailihuna Road and Kawaihau Road and the full closure of a part of Hau‘a‘ala Road are planned for next week.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Approve Disaster Declaration Request for Kona Low Damages
Hawai‘i's congressional delegation in Washington is urging President Joe Biden to approve a request from Gov. David Ige for a presidential disaster declaration in connection with the Kona low storm that ransacked portions of the state in December.
West Kaua‘i Job Fair Set For Feb. 2
The West Kaua‘i Job Fair will be held on Feb. 2, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Hanapēpē United Church of Christ located at 4481 Kona Road, The Office of Economic Development announced.
Big Island News
UH Regents Approve New Maunakea Master Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents during its meeting Thursday adopted the new Master Plan for UH-managed lands on Maunakea.
Kaʻū Residents Hit Snag in Attempts to Order Free At-Home COVID Tests Through USPS
The federal government's rollout to send four free at-home COVID-19 tests to homes across the nation is hitting a snag on the Big Island as residents in Ocean View are running into error messages in their attempts to sign up to receive the kits.
Police: 2 Missing Girls Located in Hilo
Big Island police said that a 12-year-old child who was previously reported as missing has been located.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Approve Disaster Declaration Request for Kona Low Damages
Hawai‘i's congressional delegation in Washington is urging President Joe Biden to approve a request from Gov. David Ige for a presidential disaster declaration in connection with the Kona low storm that ransacked portions of the state in December.
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