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State Health Department Awaiting CDC Recommendations on Pfizer Booster Shots
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on Thursday to recommend booster shots for people 65 and older and others with underlying medical conditions, but it has not said yet whether it will follow the advisory committee’s recommendations.
Khiara Henry Still Missing After 2 Years; Reward Offer Increased to $25,000
Two years after she went missing on Maui, the search for information surrounding the disappearance of Khiara Lavinia Henry continues.
“Unruly” Passenger Accused of Assaulting Flight Attendant on Interisland Flight
A Hawaiian Airlines Flight returned to Honolulu after an “unruly passenger,” allegedly assaulted a flight attendant.
Target Hiring 900 Workers in Hawaiʻi for Holiday Season
Retail company Target announced it will hire 900 temporary employees at its Hawaiʻi stores for the upcoming holiday season.
Sept. 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 445 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 12 Deaths
There were 445 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 52 on Maui and seven on Molokaʻi.
Airport Screeners Needed on Maui, O‘ahu, Hilo, Kona, and Kaua‘i
The State of Hawaiʻi is in need of 100 airport screeners to serve on the frontlines at airports across the state.
Historic “Huamakahikina Declaration” Ratified on the Integrity, Stewardship, and Protection of Hula
Hundreds of Kumu Hula came together in recent months to create and ratify the “Huamakahikina Declaration,” a historic document on the integrity, stewardship, and protection of hula.
Hilton Grand Vacations Announces Leadership Team for Maui Bay Villas
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. announced the local leadership team for its newest Hawaiʻi resort, Maui Bay Villas by Hilton Grand Vacations. Scheduled to open this fall in Kīhei, Maui, the luxury resort marks HGV’s first location on the island of Maui.
58 Tons of Solid Waste, 54 Derelict Vehicles Removed in Amala Place Clean-up
Since the cleanup began on Monday, social workers were able to assist eight individuals to move into shelter with support services, and 11 have moved out of the area. As of Wednesday, county officials say five occupants remain temporarily camped on “privately owned land.” Two are planning to move into shelter on Thursday and the other three will relocate by Friday at the landowner’s request, according to a county press release.
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Now Offered at Maui Lani Medical Office
Maui Health and Kaiser Permanente are partnering to increase access to monoclonal antibody treatment, with the opening today of a new treatment center at Maui Lani.
Sept. 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 330 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 12 Deaths
There were 330 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Wednesday. The latest data represents a total of 7,106 “active” cases over two weeks.
Study: Fisheries Interactions More Threatening to Maui Nui Dolphins than Previously Thought
Researchers with the nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation released findings of a new study, which found that fisheries interactions on Maui Nui dolphins may be more pervasive than initially thought.
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Donates to Maui Food Bank for Hunger Relief
The Maui Food Bank is the latest organization to announce receipt of a “significant personal donation” from Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos.
Major Clean-Up Underway at Kanahā Wildlife Sanctuary and Amala Place
On Monday, Lt. John Yamamoto of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement and his officers posted a half dozen camps in the bushes next to the beach, warning people they’d need to move today. State officials say the crews encountered at least two illegal campers who were told to leave before the contract crews and heavy equipment moved in.
Sept. 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 280 New Cases in Hawai‘i
There were 280 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 21 on Maui and one on Molokaʻi.
Maui Educators Picket for Improved Safety and Well-Being Amid Ongoing Pandemic
Educators expressed their concerns about student and teacher safety and well-being, impacts on learning environments, and stresses on teachers. The union also says that on Maui, a lack of free COVID-19 testing in schools means students are being forced to quarantine for days, losing out on instruction.
Hawai‘i AG Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Prioritize Funding for the Climate Crisis
In a letter to Democratic Congressional leaders, the coalition, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, calls on Congress to pass infrastructure legislation and to allocate funding in the upcoming reconciliation bill that addresses the rapid transition to a clean energy economy, climate change, and the environmental injustices faced by low-income communities, communities of color, and Tribal and indigenous communities.
Sept. 20, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 431 New Cases in Hawai‘i
There were 431 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 38 on Maui.
Moku Roots Maui is on the Rise with Locally Grown Ingredients and Zero Waste Goals
Their vegetarian and vegan dishes are made with fresh, locally grown ingredients from Mala ‘Akala farm, and their menu is constantly changing in order to keep things exciting.
Sept. 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 474 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 12 Deaths
There were 474 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 36 on Maui and six on Molokaʻi. There were also 12 deaths reported today.
