Body of One Victim Recovered, East Maui Search Continues for Second Missing Hiker
Maui fire crews recovered the body of a visitor reported missing on Saturday evening. The man was found at around 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, about 50 yards offshore where Waikamoi Stream enters the ocean. The search for a second missing hiker continues today.
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Hawaiʻi Attorney General Supports Schools’ Ability To Protect Students From Bullying
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a friend-of-the-court brief urging the US Supreme Court to preserve schools’ ability to address cyberbullying and other forms of off-campus bullying that substantially affects students’ education.
Love’s Bakery to Cease Operations in Hawai‘i
Locally owned and operated, Love’s Bakery, a fixture in Hawaiʻi for over 169 years will cease operations at the end of March due to losses attributable to COVID-19.
Binhi at Ani Launches Bayanihan Feeding Program
The Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center, in partnership with the Maui Food Bank, has launched a community service project “Bayanihan Feeding Program” for Hale Mahaolu Residents in Central Maui.
Hawai‘i’s Economy Projected to Grow 2.7 Percent This Year
Hawai‘i’s economy is projected to grow 2.7 percent this year, according to a first quarter 2021 Statistical and Economic Report released on Monday by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Learning Endeavors Offers Wetlands Camp for Maui Youth Grades 4-6 During Spring Break
The nonprofit organization Learning Endeavors will host a hybrid Wetlands Camp March 17-19 for Maui children grades 4-6 to help foster a love for these important ecosystems in our keiki.
Maui Health Vaccine Clinic Appointments Now Available on VAMS for Phase 1A and 1B
The federal VAMS (Vaccine Administration Management System) portal for the Maui Health Vaccination Clinic has officially reopened.
Maui Business
ClimbHI’s 9th Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration Program for Youth To Be Virtual April 9
ClimbHI’s ninth annual LEI (Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration) program to promote workforce development in Hawaiʻi’s youth will take place virtually April 9 from 9-10:45 am.
Maui’s Sharon Suzuki Retiring from Hawaiian Electric
After 28 years with Hawaiian Electric and Maui Electric, Sharon Suzuki, president of Maui County and Hawai‘i Island utilities, will retire effective today.
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Kauai News
High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory has been issued for east-facing shores until Wednesday, March 2.
First Doses of J&J Vaccine to Arrive in Hawai’i This Week
Hawai’i will receive its first doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine within the next few days.
State Identifies 29 New Cases of COVID Monday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Big Island News
DOH Reports 35 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 35 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, raising the statewide total to 27,623.
Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Underway on Big Island
Mass vaccination for COVID-19 has begun on the Big Island.