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The charges come nearly a year after the fatal crash, which was reported on July 21, 2019 on the Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei.  Mildred Jouvenat, 49, and her son, 14 year old Jacob Jouvenat suffered fatal injuries in the crash.  

Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige  hosts a press briefing this afternoon, focused on the reopening Hawai‘i’s public schools on Aug. 4. During the briefing, Gov. Ige said, “The August 4 reopening date was one of the reasons we decided to delay the pre-travel testing program for trans-Pacific arrivals here in Hawaiʻi.”

Minit Medical will be conducting the drive-through from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with diagnostic and anti-body testing available. Minit Medical will call individuals with all results, which are expected to take one to three days.

Today there were a total of 12 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi for a total of 1,393 reported over the course of the pandemic. The new cases include 11 on Oʻahu and one on Hawaiʻi Island. So far 1057 people have been released from isolation and 312 COVID-19 cases remain active in the state. 

The World Surf League today announced the nominees for the 2020 Red Bull Big Wave Awards, honoring the best in big wave surfing from the past 12 months.  Maui’s Paige Alms, Billy Kemper, Kai Lenny and Ian Walsh have all been nominated in various categories.

US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i today announced that the Hawai‘i Department of Health will receive $3,340,633 to help prepare for and respond to infectious disease outbreaks, including the current COVID-19 pandemic.

The Celebrate Black Excellence event that was planned for this Saturday (July 25 from 3 to 6 p.m., at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in Kahului) has been CANCELLED. Organizers say the decision was based on precautions related to the ongoing pandemic.  They say they will hold another event when COVID-19 numbers have stabilized.

The video shows the Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) setting, with Haleakalā on Maui in the background and the west slope of Maunakea in the foreground. These images/timelapse sequences were captured by W. M. Keck Observatory Staff Astronomer Josh Walawender using his personal camera.

Today there were a total of 28 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi for a total of 1,381 reported over the course of the pandemic. The new cases include 26 on Oʻahu and two on Hawaiʻi Island. So far 1043 people have been released from isolation and 314 COVID-19 cases remain active in the state.  Today, there was an increase of 10 cases that required hospitalization. To date, 1043 people (76.8%) have recovered including 121 (93.7%) recovery in Maui County. There are currently 314 active cases in the state, including eight on Maui.

On Saturday a total of 2,105 people arrived in Hawaiʻi, according to new data compiled by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Here on Maui, 103 people arrived on three trans-Pacific flights, including: 18 visitors, 58 returning residents, nine individuals planning to relocated to Hawaiʻi and 18 crew members.

The County of Maui has now allocated $5 million in general funds for the H.E.L.P. program, up from the initial $2 million when the program was launched. The program provided assistance to 11,775 individuals through the end of June.

The NWS says a combination of “seasonally high astronomical tides” and “abnormally high sea levels: will likely produce nuisance coastal flooding during the next several days.

On Friday, two groups organized distributions: Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui handed out over 1,250 enrichment bags to children, which contained healthy snacks and workbooks; and Roselani Ice Cream celebrated National Ice Cream day by preparing 1,000 free bowls of Paʻuwela Sunrise flavored ice cream for a drive-through distribution at St. Anthony School.

Today there were a total of 20 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi for a total of 1,354 reported over the course of the pandemic. The new cases include 15 on Oʻahu, two on Hawaiʻi Island and three individuals who tested positive, but their island of residency is pending determination.

Both Cari Pang Chen and Kevin Barnard are from California, and while it is not required yet, both individuals as well as Barnard’s brother, got COVID-19 tests before flying from the mainland to Hawai‘i.

On July 17, 2020, Governor David Ige signed his 10th emergency proclamation, which keeps the mandatory 14-day quarantine in effect for travelers entering the State of Hawai‘i. Under the proclamation, travelers arriving in Hawai‘i will continue to undergo a mandatory screening process at the airport.

An elderly O‘ahu woman, with underlying medical conditions, is the 24th death due to coronavirus for Hawai‘i. According to the Hawai‘i Dept. of Health the woman died on Thursday, July 16, and her passing was reported today.

The task force aims to make short-term recommendations to Mayor Victorino by the end of July with long-term strategies presented by the end of August. After holding their first meeting the task force came up with three areas of focus: (1) family and well being; (2) advocacy and access; and (3) resources. 

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education extracurricular and co-curricular activities are scheduled to begin in person on Aug. 19. Extracurricular and co-curricular activities include, but are not limited to, athletics, band, academic competitions and clubs.

Gov. David Ige has signed the 10th emergency proclamation, which keeps the mandatory 14-day quarantine in effect for travelers entering the State of Hawai‘i. Under the proclamation, travelers arriving in Hawai‘i will continue to undergo a mandatory screening process at the airport.