Maui Coronavirus Updates

More than 250 businesses are offering kamaʻāina offers and discounts on accommodations, activities, restaurants, products and services by businesses located on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. The county’s Kamaʻāina First program officially launches tomorrow, but we’ve got preview of deals available today.

There was one new COVID-19 case reported today on the island of Maui, pushing Hawaiʻi’s COVID-19 case total to 652. To date, 608 people (95.7%) have recovered. There are currently 27 active cases in the state. Of the 120 cases in Maui County, at least 110 have been released from isolation, and 22 have required hospitalization.

Through legislative actions, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) opposed efforts to advance H.R.6172, the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020.

On Wednesday, June 3 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center will host a drive-through pick up of free art project kits to students who participate in the organization’s Nā Keiki No‘eau After School Art Program at Makawao, Pukalani, and Pāʻia Elementary Schools. 

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has issued a directive for County of Maui agencies to quickly review permits for repairs and renovations for businesses affected by COVID-19 impacts.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino sent a letter to the Governor David Ige today asking him to lift the 14-day restriction on interisland travelers starting June 15, 2020.

Boyd Gaming Corporation announced plans to resume operations at nine of its Nevada properties on Thursday, June 4, pending receipt of final regulatory approvals. Properties included on the reopening list are: The Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast, Aliante, Cannery, Sam’s Town, Fremont, California and Jokers Wild.

Experts say growing your own produce, as well as doing your own landscaping and yard care, are great ways to save money, get exercise, be outdoors and engage your keiki in hands-on science learning.

For the third consecutive day, there were three new COVID-19 cases reported today–two on the island of Oʻahu and one in Maui County, pushing Hawaiʻi’s COVID-19 case total to 651.

Starry Night Cinema DRIVE-IN EDITION TOY STORY 4 To Be Featured Movie. Two Shows – June 5 & 6 – in the A&B Amphitheater, Gates 6:30 p.m. | Film 7:30 p.m. Advance registration required via the MACC Box Office

The Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the public can begin making reservations for Maui County pool use beginning 8 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Ten MV-22 Osprey aircraft were observed flying over parts of Maui on Thursday afternoon. Maui Now has confirmed that the aircraft were conducting a training mission with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24 out of US Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi.

There were three new COVID-19 cases reported today on the island of Oʻahu, pushing Hawaiʻi’s COVID-19 case total to 649. The total count only increased by two cases from yesterday because one case was removed as a result of updated testing information, according to the state Department of Health. To date, 605 people (95.7%) have recovered including 107 in Maui County. There are currently 27 active cases in the state.

The most needed resource by Native Hawaiian-owned businesses is working capital grants (57.9%). Other financial needs include delaying GET or other taxes (41.5%) and accessing short-term working capital loans (40.6%).

The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Joaquin Pelayo of California. Police say Pelayo has allegedly violated the mandatory 14-day travel quarantine by indicating he would be staying at a Kīhei home, however he has not been located.

Dela Cruz and Luke believe that the state can weather the economic downturn without imposing school furloughs, statewide pay cuts or cuts to critical social services. 

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that the total coronavirus federal relief funding for Hawai‘i is expected to top more than $7 billion.

The video features many local celebrities from various backgrounds – actors, chefs, media personalities, cultural practitioners, and Maui County residents – all encouraging the Aloha Spirit.

Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation to distribute 37,500 masks to Food-A-Go-Go restaurants 

Kaiser Permanente Extends COVID-19 Cost Waiver Through Dec. 31, 2020. Cost waiver extension eliminates out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 treatment.