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UH to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for On-Campus Students this Fall
To be on any UH campus, students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As with existing health clearance requirements, students will be able to request exemptions for medical and religious reasons.
Coast Guard Conducts Repatriation Flights to Federated States of Micronesia
An Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew conducted two flights repatriating Federated States of Micronesia citizens and delivering U.S. and foreign diplomats to Pohnpei International Airport on Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14.
May 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 127 Cases (103 O‘ahu, 10 Maui, 3 Moloka‘i, 3 Hawai‘i Island, 8 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 127 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 103 on O‘ahu, 10 on Maui, three on Moloka‘i, three on Hawai‘i Island, and eight in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Shark Bite Incident Forces Closure of Kanahā Beach Park Until Noon on Sunday
County officials say a 35-year-old man fell off his kite foil about 400 yards off shore of the beach canoe hale. As he was getting back on his board, a shark reportedly bit him in the back side of his upper leg. The man sustained 2- to 3-inch lacerations and was able to make his way back to shore.
Democratic Party Selects Three Names for Senate District 7 Vacancy Finalists
The Maui County Democratic Party’s selection body has narrowed the list of names for consideration to the Senate District 7 vacancy to: Lynn DeCoite, Yuki Lei Sugimura and Leo Caires.
May 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 105 Cases (79 O‘ahu, 12 Maui, 4 Moloka‘i, 1 Kaua‘i, 3 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 105 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 79 on O‘ahu, 12 on Maui, four on Moloka‘i, one on Kaua‘i, three on Hawai‘i Island, and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Lāna‘i Man Charged with Six Counts of Arson
An island resident was arrested on Friday on six counts of third degree arson on Lānaʻi.
12 Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases Linked to Moloka’i Construction Cluster
There are now 12 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases linked to a cluster that started with a Maui-based contractor who had been working in a closed non-clinical area of Molokaʻi General Hospital.
May 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 83 Cases (64 O‘ahu, 12 Maui, 1 Moloka‘i, 2 Kaua‘i, 1 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Out-of-State); 1 Death on Maui
The state Department of Health reports that there were 83 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 64 on O‘ahu, 12 on Maui, one on Moloka‘i, two on Kaua‘i, one on Hawai‘i Island, and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Major Disaster Declaration Approved for March Severe Weather Incident on Maui
The declaration, designated under FEMA disaster number 4604, triggers the release of Federal funds to help affected communities in Maui County recover from the incident which occured during the period between March 8-18, 2021.
Special “Liliko‘i” Guri Guri Draws Fans for Limited Supply
The announcement yesterday on the business’s Instagram feed spread quickly. The store opened at 10 a.m. and the line at 10:30 a.m. extended to the center court area of the Maui Mall in Kahului. About an hour later, the shop had sold out of the special flavor.
Free Lāna‘i Shopping Shuttle Resumes After Hiatus During Pandemic
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Lānaʻi Shopping Shuttle to Maui resumed Tuesday, May 11, after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Longtime Hawaiʻi Radio Personality Charly Espina Takahama Announces Retirement
Longtime radio personality, Charly Espina Takahama today, announced her planned retirement after 46 years in the industry, effective May 28.
Democratic Party Receives Six Applications for Senate District 7 Seat
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi has received six applications from interested members to fill the vacant Senate District 7 seat, which was previously held by Senator J. Kalani English until his retirement on May 1, 2021. The Senate District 7 seat represents Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, and Kaho‘olawe.
Surprise Homecoming for UH Volleyball Player Colton Cowell on Maui
Mayor Michael Victorino was among those who greeted University of Hawaiʻi volleyball player Colton Cowell during a surprise homecoming at Kahului Airport on Thursday afternoon.
Maui COVID-19 Clusters are Down in Latest Weekly Report
While construction was not identified in this week’s report, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino on Wednesday confirmed that there is a a cluster at a construction company that contributed to today’s double-digit count of new cases in Maui County.
Gov. Ige Says Hawaiʻi will Maintain Mask Mandate Despite CDC’s Updated Guidance
Governor David Ige today said he will continue to maintain the mask mandate here in Hawaiʻi even though the CDC has loosened its mask recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals.
May 13, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 76 Cases (49 O‘ahu, 17 Maui, 1 Moloka‘i, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 76 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 49 on O‘ahu, 17 on Maui, one on Moloka‘i, seven on Hawai‘i Island, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Missing: Maui Woman Last Seen Sunday Night in Honokōwai
Berrios was reported missing on Wednesday night, May 12, 2021. She was last seen Sunday night, May 9, at the Honokōwai Times Super Market. Police say Berrios may be vulnerable/at-risk, and her family is concerned for her safety.
Southwest Airlines Adds Summer Service Between Hawai‘i and Mainland; One-Way Fares as Low as $129
New service on Southwest Airlines between Hawaiian islands and: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix begins in June with one-way fares as low as $129
