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4 Maui COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics on Saturday; J&J in Pukalani

There are four COVID-19 vaccine clinics offered at various pop-up sites around Maui on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Maui Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu Retires After 35 Years of Service

On Friday, April 30, 2021, at 4:30 p.m., after more than 35 years of dedicated service, Chief of Police Tivoli Faaumu will have concluded his career with the Maui Police Department.

Three Men Arrested at Kahului Airport for Alleged Quarantine Violations

Three men were arrested at Kahului Airport on Wednesday for alleged quarantine violations. Among those arrested were two California men and a man from Oʻahu.

Hawai‘i 2021 Legislative Session Adjourns

In a year overshadowed by COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers restore funding to critical social service and education programs, adopt structural and regulatory reforms

Maui COVID-19 Cluster Report Shows Cases in Food, Travel and Social Gathering Sectors

There are 13 COVID-19 clusters identified in Maui County, according to an updated report issued today, Thursday, April 29, 2021. This includes: nine in the travel/lodging/tourism sector, two at food suppliers, and two from social gatherings.

BREAKING: Maui Post-Arrival Testing and Inter-County Travel FAQs

What you need to know about Maui Post-Arrival Testing and Inter-County Travel: Requirements differ between trans-Pacific travelers and those who are in Hawaiʻi and plan to travel to Maui from another county.

April 29, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 122 Cases (79 O‘ahu, 26 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Kaua‘i, 7 Out-of-State); 1 Death on Kaua‘i

The state Department of Health reports that there were 122 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 79 on O‘ahu, 26 on Maui, four on Hawai‘i Island, six on Kaua‘i, and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,116 cases logged over the past two weeks, 189 of them in Maui County.

Under SCR44, Hawai‘i Becomes First State to Declare “Climate Emergency”

With the passage of SCR44, Hawaiʻi becomes the first state to declare a Climate Emergency. Previously Hawaiʻi and Maui County Councils declared a climate emergency in 2019.

HB613 Allocates Federal Funds for Critical Public School Projects, Teacher Bonuses

The bill allocates moneys received by the state from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund and the American Rescue Plan Act to areas where local schools are lacking the most.

Hawaiian Electric Celebrates Century of Service in Maui County

In commemoration of 100 years of serving its customers and communities on Maui, Moloka‘i, and Lāna‘i, Hawaiian Electric is recognizing 21 non-profit organizations across the county with a total contribution of over $11,000.

Maui District Health Office Hosts Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics

The state Department of Health’s Maui District Health Office hosts pop-up vaccination clinics at various locations across the island. National Guard, medics, and public health nurses go out to these locations to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.

April 28, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 69 Cases (55 O‘ahu, 10 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 1 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths

The state Department of Health reports that there were 69 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 55 on O‘ahu, 10 on Maui, one on Hawai‘i Island, two on Kaua‘i, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,097 cases logged over the past two weeks, 188 of them in Maui County.

Maui’s Love The Sea Named Finalist for Defender Above & Beyond Service Award

Love The Sea, a local nonprofit on Maui, has been named a finalist for Land Rover USA’s Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards.

Rep. Lynn DeCoite Announces Intent to Vie for Senate District 7 Vacancy

State Representative Lynn DeCoite today announced her intent to vie for the Senate District 7 seat being vacated by Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English.

Kamehameha Schools Celebrates Opening of Kalanihookaha Community Learning Center

Fronting the Center is a striking, life-sized humpback whale sculpture – Koholā Ola–symbolizing one of the highest, most sacred forms of Kanaloa and signifying knowledge, intelligence and deep connection.

Mayor Victorino to Pursue TAT Tax to Help Mitigate Tourism Impacts to Maui County

The mayor believes the surcharge will serve as an incentive for Maui County to crack down on the growing number of illegal vacation rentals that don’t pay TAT.

Lānaʻi Continues Full Distance Learning Through Friday Due to Malfunctioning Electrical Equipment

Lānaʻi High & Elementary School (LHES) students will continue full distance learning through the end of this week due to a power outage caused by malfunctioning electrical equipment.

Hawai‘i Health Officials say Child’s Death Attributed to COVID-19

The child, a boy with known underlying health conditions, was visiting Hawai‘i with his parents from another state.

April 27, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 54 Cases (37 O‘ahu, 7 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 2 Out-of-State); 1 Death

The state Department of Health reports that there were 54 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 37 on O‘ahu, seven on Maui, five on Hawai‘i Island, two on Kaua‘i, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,096 cases logged over the past two weeks, 194 of them in Maui County.

Senate Majority Leader, J. Kalani English of Maui to Retire Due to “Long-Haul” COVID-19 Effects

Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English today announced his retirement from the Hawaiʻi State Senate, effective on May 1, 2021, citing long-term effects of COVID-19.
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