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New Invasive Species, Rose-Ringed Parakeets Found on Maui
One bird was captured in Kīhei as a result of an online report to www.643PEST.org, and follow up by an interagency team. At least four more birds remain un-captured in West Maui.
Maui Healthcare Providers Join in Announcing COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Kīhei-Wailea Medical Center and Maui Medical Group have joined Maui Health, which includes Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kula Hospital and Lānaʻi Community Hospital, in mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for all eligible employees and providers.
Aug. 6, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 628 Cases, Second Highest Day on Record
There were 628 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, the second highest day on record in the state since the pandemic began.
Three Local Banks Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees
Three Hawaiʻi banks–Bank of Hawaii, First Hawaiian Bank and Territorial Savings Bank–announced today that effective Sept. 30, they will require employees to show proof of full vaccination or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. The announcement points to an “alarming increase in COVID-19 cases” in the state of Hawaiʻi.
Sen. Schatz Confirms Federal Eviction Moratorium Applies to All Counties
US Senator Brian Schatz today confirmed that the federal eviction moratorium applies to all counties in the state of Hawaiʻi. He Tweeted the information this morning saying he confirmed the news twice with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
VIDEO: Maui Paddleboarder Airlifted After Nearly 12 Hour Overnight Search in Olowalu
A 51-year-old woman from Nāpili, Maui, is in stable condition, but exhausted after being rescued in waters off of West Maui this morning following an overnight search.
Hawai‘i State & County Employees Must Provide Proof of Vaccination, or Undergo Regular COVID-19 Testing
Governor David Ige today issued a 22nd emergency proclamation related to COVID-19 in Hawaiʻi that effectively requires all state and county employees to provide their vaccination status to their department, office or agency. If they cannot provide proof of vaccination by Aug. 16, they will be subject to regular COVID-19 testing.
Final EIS for Proposed A&B Water Lease Withdrawn Citing “Typographical Errors”
The reason provided for the withdrawal was that certain production-related (printing) errors and typographical errors occurred during finalization of the FEIS document. Upon completion of the appropriate revisions, the corrected FEIS will be refiled.
Aug. 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 655 Cases, Highest Single Day on Record
The state Department of Health reports that there were 655 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday, the single highest day on record in the state since the pandemic began. The confirmed cases included: 422 on O‘ahu (+6 probable); 121 on Hawai‘i Island (+10 probable); 52 on Maui (+17 probable); seven on Kaua‘i; and 20 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Hawai‘i House of Representatives Imposes Vaccination Requirement for Members, Staff
The House of Representatives in Hawaiʻi will adopt a vaccination requirement for all House members and staff, amid rising COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi.
Lt. Gov.: 655 Cases, 6.86% Positivity Rate, 166 Hospitalized in Hawaiʻi on Aug. 5
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green announced today’s COVID-19 case counts, ahead of the daily noon announcement traditionally issued by the state Department of Health, saying 655 new cases were recorded in Hawaiʻi today.
Maui Rally Seeks Medical Freedom for Keiki Athletes Amid New Vaccine Requirement
A sign waving rally was held this morning fronting the State Office Building in Wailuku, speaking out against the Department of Education’s announcement yesterday calling for all student athletes to be vaccinated.
Aug. 4, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 346 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 217 on O‘ahu (+6 probable); 53 on Hawai‘i Island (+10 probable); 18 on Maui (+11 probable); five on Kaua‘i; and 25 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
BREAKING: New Vaccination Requirements for Hawai‘i DOE Athletics
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education today announced all student-athletes, athletic staff and volunteers will need to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 24, 2021, to participate in school-sanctioned athletic activities for the 2021-22 school year.
Water Main Break: Closure of Wailuku Elementary, Service Restored to County Building
Emergency and repair crews are responding to a water main break in Wailuku.
Aug. 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 389 Cases, 1 Death on Maui
The confirmed cases included: 266 on O‘ahu (+2 probable); 65 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); 34 on Maui (-3 probable); six on Kaua‘i; and 18 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+2 probable).
St. Anthony School Begins In-Person Learning with New Leadership
St. Anthony School Maui began the 2021-2022 school year in-person on Monday with its highest enrollment in over a decade, a new Head of School, new church leadership, and is looking forward to unveiling their own Athletic Center on campus.
Keawakapu Home Listed at $38M as Neighboring Property Sells for $45M, Highest on Record
A Balinese and Hawaiʻi-inspired beachfront home in Keawakapu, Maui is on the market, listed at $38 million. According to the data available through the REALTORS Association of Maui, there have only been three sales above the $30 million mark in the history of Maui home sales.
Councilmember Tasha Kama on Extended Medical Leave
Maui County Councilmember Tasha Kama is on extended medical leave.
Mayor’s Request for Delay of In-Classroom Learning Fails to Gain Governor’s Support
The mayor’s request to postpone the start of in-classroom learning has failed to gain the support of Governor David Ige.
