Maui Coronavirus Updates
Friends of Gil Keith-Agaran Postpones Fundraiser
The Friends of Gil Keith-Agaran have canceled their campaign fundraiser that was originally scheduled for March 24 at the Maui Waena Intermediate School. Campaign organizers said a new date is yet to be determined. The postponement comes as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic. Check our running list of cancellations, closures and postponements in response to […]
USDA Announces Feeding Program Partnership in Response to COVID-19
US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a collaboration with the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, McLane Global, PepsiCo, and others to deliver nearly 1,000,000 meals to students in a limited number of rural schools closed due to COVID-19:
White House Press Briefing: Updates on Increased Testing, Telehealth
President Donald Trump began by noting that last night, the FDA announced new policies to further increase testing for COVID-19. All states can now authorize tests developed and used within their borders in addition to the FDA.
Rep. DeCoite: Open Letter to Visitors, Tourist and Tour Operators In Rural Maui
Rep. Lynn DeCoite issued an open letter on Monday evening to visitors, tourists and tour operators in the East Maui community of Hāna, and the outer islands of Moloka‘i and Lana‘i. The letter asks visitors and tours to do their part to help keep communities healthy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Haleakalā National Park Temporary Closures Begin March 17, 2020
Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and recommendations from state and local public health in consultation with the National Park Service, effective March 17, 2020, Haleakalā National Park will have the following temporary closures until further notice:
Maui Humane Society Adjustments During COVID-19 Pandemic
The organization is implementing several adjustments/postponements. Many do into effect beginning Monday, March 23; however, for a complete list of all programs and services affected is posted on the Maui Humane society website.
HHSAA Directive Places Moratorium on Practices Effective Immediately
The Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association in conjunction with its member leagues have collectively agreed that effective immediately, all interscholastic practices will also be added to the list of suspended activities, in addition to competition, in an effort to minimize the potential community spread of the COVID-19 virus.
QKC Remains Open, Community Events Postponed, Store Hours Vary
QKC will remain open for business, however individual store hours will vary so please call the individual store before coming to QKC.
First Female Hawaiian Falsetto Contest Postponed
The Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha’iha’i Falsetto Contest is being postponed until a later date due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The inaugural contest was set to take place at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua’s opening night at Celebration of the Arts Friday, April 10, 2020.
ALERT: Hawai‘i AG Urges Public to Be Aware of Scams and Price Gouging
The Hawaiʻi public is being urged to beware of, and report, scams and price gouging related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor’s Budget Amendment Would Make $4M Available for Coronavirus Response
Mayor Michael Victorino submitted a proposed bill to the County Council on Monday that would make $4 million available from the emergency fund to support the County of Maui’s efforts in addressing COVID-19 impacts.
Chief Justice Issues Order Limiting In-Court Proceedings
Hawaiʻi Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today issued an order that beginning Tuesday, March 17, and continuing through April 30, with the exception of emergency and time-sensitive matters, in-person appearances for civil, family, and to the extent possible, criminal matters will be limited.
Maui DMV Limiting Customers Inside, Waiving Online Convenience Renewal Fee
The County of Maui announces that the Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing will begin restricting the amount of customers that enter its office to no more than 10 people, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Queenʻs Health Systems Ramps Up COVID-19 Response
The Queen’s Health Systems is announcing several updates to the operations of its 4 hospitals and other facilities around the state effective today
Maui Health Expanding Assessment Procedures and Visitation Policies at All Three Hospitals
Maui Memorial Medical Center: A “rapid assessment” area has been set up at the Emergency Department (ED) entrance as an extension of the current triage tent area and to help with patient flow. Hospital visitation is now limited to one (1) visitor per patient and no children under the age of 14.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total 10: New Cases Include 2 O‘ahu Residents, 1 Maui Visitor
As of March 16, 2020, as of 3:30 p.m., there are a total of 10 confirmed or presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i. Three new positive results were announced today for two O‘ahu residents, and one visitor on Maui. The Department of Health (DOH) is monitoring all of these individuals and supervising their isolation as well as the self-quarantine of their family members.
Hawaiian Electric to Temporarily Close Payment Centers
The closure will take effect Wednesday. Company representatives will reassess and decided whether or not to reopen on March 30.
County Council Takes Steps to Combat Coronavirus
Council encourages email testimonies to avoid contact.
March Picnic For Poki Canceled
Roselani Place announced that its Hawaiian music event Picnic for Poki at the historic Kaʻahumanu Church has been canceled for the month of March.
COVID-19 Prompts Cancellation of All QKC Community Events
The Queen Ka’ahumanu Center (QKC) has canceled plans to hold all community events until further notice. QKC will remain open for business but individual stores may have modified hours of operations. The cancellation comes amid rising concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19. In the days ahead, the shopping center will be “working with [our] housekeeping […]
