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Makawao History Museum to Close Physical Location
The Makawao History Museum will not be re-opening its physical location at 3643 Baldwin Avenue according to an announcement issued today.
Maui Culinary Students Bake Cakes in the Time of COVID
Entremets, pronounced ‘ontra-may,’ are complex cakes – they involve difficult techniques, advanced knowledge of flavors and textures and the construction is nothing short of architectural.
101 New COVID-19 Cases (86 O‘ahu, 14 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Maui); 1 Death
There were 101 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 86 on the island of O‘ahu, 14 on Hawai‘i Island and one case on Maui. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 164, with one new deaths reported since yesterday on O‘ahu.
Solar-Battery Project at ‘Ulupalakua, Maui is Approved by PUC
Planned to be online in 2023, Paeahu Solar is capable of powering about 6,900 Maui homes per year. Over the lifetime of the project, it can replace the use of 1.3 million barrels of liquid fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 530,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Six Mariners Rescued from Disabled Vessel off Lāna‘i
Six mariners were rescued offshore of Lānaʻi when their 24-foot recreational vessel became disabled about 1.5 miles off of Mānele Harbor on Wednesday.
Suspected Grenade Found at Makawao Home is Incendiary Device, Not Explosive
The Maui Police Department Special Response Team was contacted regarding the finding of a possible grenade at a residence in Makawao on Wednesday morning. Further investigation revealed the suspected grenade to be an incendiary device and not an explosive device.
Maui Moving Forward with Pre-Travel Testing Program
“The State has made it clear that they want to move forward with the pre-travel testing program, without the second test,” Mayor Victorino said. “Many of our businesses and working families are struggling, so we are moving forward with the transpacific program.
Gov. Ige Provides Update on October 15 Pre-Travel Testing Program
Governor Ige hosts a media briefing today to discuss the upcoming pre-travel testing program for the state and other comprehensive safety measures ahead of the Oct. 15 launch.
New Fees Go Into Effect at State Parks on Friday
As of Friday, Oct. 9, out-of-state residents and commercial operators will be charged higher fees for entering select Hawaiʻi State Parks. The higher fees were approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources in August.
110 New COVID-19 Cases (90 O‘ahu, 18 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Maui, 1 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
There were 110 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 90 on the island of O‘ahu, 18 on Hawai‘i Island, and one case each on Maui (in Spreckelsville) and in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed outside of the state. Kaua‘i reported no new cases today.
Longtime Keck Observatory Astronomer Wins Nobel Prize
Longtime W. M. Keck Observatory astronomer Dr. Andrea Ghez of UCLA has won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for her research using the observatory to prove the existence of a supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
Neighbor Island Mayors Join Forces in Seeking Two-Test Policy for Travelers to Hawai‘i
Mayor Kim said he and the other mayors on Tuesday discussed a two-test policy for transpacific travel, instead of the policy that goes into effect on Oct. 15.
Employees Can Catch “Da Bee” Bus to Wailuku Town Starting, Oct. 7
The County of Maui, Department of Management announced the launch of a free transportation shuttle service to Wailuku Town, starting Wednesday, Oct. 7. Employees who work in Wailuku can park for free at the Maui Lani Safeway and catch Da Bee shuttles to various stops in Wailuku.
Hawai‘i Health Guidance for Halloween Recommends Avoiding Traditional Trick-or-Treating
This Halloween, the Hawai‘i Department of Health recommends celebrating with your household members at home and avoiding traditional door-to-door trick or treating where treats are handed to children or children take candy from a shared bucket.
83 New COVID-19 Cases (67 O‘ahu, 14 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Maui); 3 Deaths
There were 83 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 67 on the island of O‘ahu, 14 on Hawai‘i Island and two on Maui, including one case in Kahului. Kaua‘i reported no new cases today. One of today’s new cases in Maui County was in Kahului.
UPDATE: Kahoma Fire Burns 10 Acres in West Maui, 100% Contained
A fire in the Kahoma area of West Maui has burned 10 acres and is 100% contained as of 3:41 p.m. The fire was first reported at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in a ridge area mauka of the Lahaina Bypass.
10 Days to Go: Ironing Out County Options Ahead of Pre-Travel Testing Launch
The governor has already denied requests from Maui and Kauaʻi for post-testing proposals; however Maui Mayor Michael Victorino said, “even though he has denied the second test for incoming trans-Pacific travelers, he is still in favor of looking at some other alternatives.”
UHERO: Thousands in Hawai‘i are Delinquent on Rent
A new report compiled by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization shows that the number of tenants fully caught up on rent dropped from 95% prior to the pandemic to 85% in August.
County of Maui announces $2.5 million Agriculture Micro Grant Program
The Agriculture Micro Grants Program provides grant funding of up to $25,000 to farmers on Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Four Seasons Maui Welcomes Guests Back with Specialized Travel Solutions, Nov. 20, 2020
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is welcoming guests back on Nov. 20, 2020.
