The state Department of Health is reporting nine additional COVID-19 cases today--including seven Oʻahu, one on Maui and one on Kauaʻi.  Four of the newly reported cases are actually older cases that were added (two in Honolulu, one on Maui and one on Kauai) as a result of corrected discrepancies in laboratory reporting.  The updated count also reflects one case that was removed from Honolulu. 

Flags will fly at half-staff on Monday, June 8, to honor Bertram on the day of his memorial service. Bertram died on May 24 at the age of 63.

While Governor David Ige announced last night his approval of bars reopening on Oʻahu on June 19, Mayor Victorino said he's considering potential re-opening of bars on Maui next week, but said he still needs to work out details before making an announcement.  Any reopening date would also need the approval of the Governor before taking effect. 

This year’s recipients are Romelyn Tabangcura from Maui High School, Griffin Hardy from King Kekaulike High School, and Tiana Irvine from Kamehameha Schools Maui.

Governor David Ige last night approved Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s proposal to re-open designated indoor and outdoor businesses, including bars and theaters on Oʻahu.

The Maui Ocean Center celebrated the birthday of six Hawaiian green sea turtles, which have been serving as ambassadors at the facility for the past two years. 

Credit Unions of Maui Donate $7,500 to the Maui Food Bank: Because of the pandemic, the Maui Food Bank has seen a decline in donations from grocery stores and food drives at businesses, so monetary donations are vitally important right now.