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Native Hawaiian Scientists Depart for Papahānaumokuākea
A group of 12 Native Hawaiian researchers will depart from Kāneʻohe Bay on Saturday to embark on a 15-day scientific voyage into the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Saving a Species: Hawaiian Monk Seal Rehabilitation Zoom Presentation, Aug. 4
The public is invited to learn more about Hawaiian monk seals at a free presentation entitled “Saving a Species: Rehabilitation as a Conservation Tool for Hawaiian Monk Seals” on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 5:30 p.m. HST via Zoom where two special guests from The Marine Mammal Center’s dedicated hospital for monk seals, Ke Kai Ola, on Hawaiʻi Island will highlight their conservation and outreach work.
First-Time Homebuyers’ Down Payment Assistance Available in Maui County
The program provides first-time homebuyers with down payment and/or closing cost assistance of up to 5% of the home purchase price, not to exceed $30,000. Applicants will be selected through a lottery drawing process.
July 28, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 85 Cases* Incomplete Case Count, 3 Deaths
The state Department of Health reports that there were **85 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Wednesday. **An interruption in electronic lab reporting resulted in incomplete case counts reported today (Monday, July 26, 2021). Retrieval of these reports is anticipated to occur in the next 1-2 days.
UPDATE: Tsunami Watch CANCELED for Hawaii Following 8+ Alaska Earthquake
Hawaii is under a tsunami watch as officials evaluate the effects of an 8.1 earthquake reported at 8:15 p.m. HST on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in the Alaska Peninsula.
Carissa Moore Earns Historic First Olympic Gold Medal in Women’s Surfing
“Getting to share the sport with so many people that maybe have never even watched surfing was super special,” Moore told WSL. “As a Hawaiian, just seeing Duke Kahanamoku’s dream come true to have surfing in the Olympics is super special. It’s a big time for surfing to be recognized on this level.”
Chick-fil-A Maui Groundbreaking Welcomes Way for its First Restaurant in Hawai’i
Chick-fil-A broke ground today on it’s first Hawai’i restaurant, to be located at the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center in Kahului, Maui.
Final EIS for Proposed A&B Water Lease Available for Review
Alexander & Baldwin and East Maui Irrigation Company filed a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed water lease for the Nāhiku, Keʻanae, Honomanū, and Huelo License Areas.
Native Hawaiian Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Renter and Homebuyer Programs
Among other possible benefits, applicants to the program may: get help to qualify for rental and mortgage loans; access loans up to $100,000 for home buying costs (income and other program restrictions apply); qualify for up to $11,500 in grant funds for home purchase; and learn about HCA’s grants for first month’s rent/deposit up to $4,000.
July 27, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 162 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 106 on O‘ahu; 25 on Hawai‘i Island (+2 probable); 10 on Maui (+1 probable); four on Kaua‘i; and 15 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (-1 probable).
July 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 163 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 102 on O‘ahu (+3 probable); 34 on Hawai‘i Island; 16 on Maui; Kaua‘i (+1 probable); and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
UPDATE/ROAD OPEN: Downed Pole on Honoapi‘ilani Hwy at Olowalu
Maui police temporarily closed the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Olowalu near Mile 16 due to a downed pole.
Maui Memorial Medical Center Vaccine Requirement for Visitors, Effective July 26
The Maui Memorial Medical Center today announced it is implementing a vaccine requirement for visitors to the hospital, effective today, July 26, 2021.
Updated Health Guidance for Hawai‘i Public Schools Prioritizes In-Person Learning
“This update to the guidance comes at a time when we are really emphasizing the prioritization of a return to in-person learning for students in K-12 schools,” said Dr. Sarah Kemble.
Maui Girl’s Wish to be a Navy SEAL, Brought to Life by Trident Adventures on O‘ahu
A community of committed volunteers gathered in Kapolei on Thursday, July 15, 2021, ready to help 12-year-old Lyla experience an unforgettable afternoon of SEAL training and simulated combat. Her wish to be a Navy SEAL also involved an afternoon of scuba training and an open-water dive with Trident Adventures in the waters near Ko‘olina on Friday, July 16, 2021.
Emergency Water Conservation Notice for Ho‘olehua Water System Users
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has initiated emergency repairs to the Hoʻolehua Water System to address a significant leak discovered in its 200,000-gallon water tank.
Applications Sought for New South Maui and Pāʻia-Haʻikū Advisory Committees
The Maui County Council is seeking applications from South Maui and Pāʻia-Haʻikū residents for two new advisory committees to the Maui Planning Commission.
Maui Council Honors Seaman Theodore Kirkbride, National “Enlisted Person of the Year 2021”
The Maui County Council presented Seaman Theodore Kirkbride with a ceremonial resolution at its virtual meeting Friday, for being honored as the United States Coast Guard’s “Enlisted Person of the Year 2021.”
13 Recruits Join Ranks of Maui Police Department as Part of 91st Recruit Class
Thirteen individuals joined the ranks of the Maui Police Department as the members of the 91st Recruit Class. They took their professional oaths during a graduation ceremony held Friday, July. 23, at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.
First Lady Jill Biden Visits Vaccine Clinic at Waipahu High School During Hawai‘i Stop
First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden visited a mobile vaccination clinic at Waipahu High School over the weekend during a stop in Hawaiʻi on her return from the Japan Olympics, where she led the US Delegation during the opening ceremony.
