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June 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 20 Cases
The confirmed cases included: four on Hawai‘i Island (+1 probable); 10 on O‘ahu (-1 probable); one on Kaua‘i; and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
Hawai‘i DOH Lab Detects Community Spread of Delta Variant
To date there have been three cases of the Delta variant associated with travel from the continental United States. Two of those cases are on O‘ahu and one is on Hawai‘i Island. In addition, the State Laboratories Division has identified the Delta variant in a specimen from an O‘ahu resident with no history of travel. The Department of Health is investigating to determine the extent of household and community transmission.
Maui Social Host Ordinance Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking, Takes Effect Sept. 1
A new social host ordinance aimed at reducing underage drinking goes into effect for the island of Maui on Sept. 1, 2021. The Maui Coalition for Drug-Free Youth launched a new website, mcdfy.org, on June 21 to help raise awareness about the ordinance, and to help parents stop underage drinking at home.
Maui County Airports to Receive $31.8 Million to Support Pandemic Recovery
The new funding will help support airports that have experienced severe economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
UH Student Survey: 58% Hit with Hunger, Housing Problems
More than half of University of Hawaiʻi students surveyed last year experienced some type of basic needs insecurity, according to a recent study.
Gov. Ige Intends to Veto 28 Bills
“New guidance from the federal government clearly states that rescue funds cannot be used for debt service, and this created a gap in the budget that must be corrected,” said Gov. Ige.
June 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 14 Cases; State Vaccination Rate Now 57%
The confirmed cases included: two on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); 11 on O‘ahu (+1 probable); Kaua‘i (-1 probable); and two in a Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Maui Designers Earn 11 Pele Awards in Advertising & Design for 2021
Maui-based design firm Sae Design Group took home six Pele Awards; while fellow Maui designer Artistry8 earned two awards; and Daryl Fujiwara, Zeno Design Studio and Naish International took home one award each.
Trout Fishing at Kōkeʻe, Kauaʻi is a Father’s Day Weekend Tradition
A Father’s Day weekend tradition, dating back an estimated 70 years, brings families of fishers out for the only regular rainbow trout fishing opportunity in Hawai‘i.
June 20, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 69 Cases; 2 Deaths
The confirmed cases included: 13 on Hawai‘i Island; 41 on O‘ahu (+3 probable); 11 on Maui (-1 probable); two on Kaua‘i; and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state (-1 probable).
Maui County Pool Phone Reservations End July 1
Public use of all County of Maui pools will no longer require a phone reservation, beginning Thursday, July 1, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The current phone reservation system was put in place last year because of COVID-19 health and safety restrictions.
June 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 70 Cases; 1 Death
The confirmed cases included: 30 on Hawai‘i Island; 21 on O‘ahu (+4 probable); six on Maui (+1 probable); two on Kaua‘i; and six in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state.
Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Helps 250+ Maui Households
More than 250 households are receiving help from Maui County’s Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program. Residents have received more than $675,000 to make overdue rent and utility payments.
Maui Mayor Signs FY 2022 Budget Bill
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino signed the Fiscal 2022 Budget Bill on Friday, but raised questions about the document that was passed by the Maui County Council. He also returned, unsigned, a bill for pay raises in the Office of Council Services.
Five Dads Honored with Grand Wailea Trip from Hilton and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Just in time for Father’s Day, five deserving dads and their families will be enjoying an all-expense-paid trip to the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, provided by Hilton and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
Maui Mayor Supports Renaming Airport Access Road in Honor of Elmer F. Cravalho
Mayor Michael Victorino today urged Governor David Ige to sign a bill to rename the Kahului Airport Access Road in honor of the late former Maui County Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho.
Amended Maui Emergency Rules: Expanded Outdoor Gatherings, Restaurant Hours
A new set of amended emergency rules for Maui County were announced today and they are backdated to an effective date of June 15, 2021.
200-Year-Old Window and Door Damaged During Break-In at Huliheʻe Palace
The state is pursuing emergency repairs following a break-in last month that resulted in damages to a historic door and window at Hulihe‘e Palace on Hawaiʻi Island.
June 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 44 Cases; 3 Deaths
The confirmed and probable cases included: 16 on O‘ahu; nine on Hawai‘i Island; 15 on Maui; one on Kaua‘i; and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Hawaiian Airlines to Resume Tahiti Service, Aug. 7
Hawaiian Airlines resumes its service to Tahiti on Aug. 7, 2021. The announcement comes following the launch of a pre-travel testing program between Hawaiʻi and French Polynesia.
