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Senate Announces Appointment of New Majority Leader and Committee Changes
Following the retirement of former Senator Leader J. Kalani English on May 1, 2021, the Hawaiʻi State Senate today announced the appointment of Senator Dru Kanuha (District 3 – Kona and Kaʻū) as the new Senate Majority Leader.
Former Maui Police Officer Pleads Guilty to 7-Count Indictment Alleging Public Corruption
Brandon Charles Saffeels, 36, a resident of Maui and former Maui Police Department officer, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi to a seven-count indictment charging him with public corruption in the form of honest services wire fraud.
Recalled: 15 oz. cans of S&W Organic Black Beans; and O Organic Brand Black Beans and Chili Beans
The recalled products were distributed nationwide in retail stores, including Hawaiʻi stores and may have been purchased from February 2021 to present.
New Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to Help with Internet Access to Low-Income
Under the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program established by the Federal Communications Commission, eligible households can receive up to $50 a month to pay for broadband service. Qualifying lessees on Hawaiian Home Lands may apply for an enhanced benefit of up to $75 per month.
May 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 64 Cases (40 O‘ahu, 8 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Kaua‘i, 8 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 64 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 40 on O‘ahu, eight on Maui, two on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,191 cases logged over the past two weeks, 172 of them in Maui County.
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Seeks Applicants for Senate District 7 Vacancy
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi will be accepting “expressions of interest” from qualified candidates for the newly vacant Hawaiʻi Senate District 7 seat.
Flash Flood Watch From Thursday Night to Late Friday for Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service says an upper-level-low moving in from the west, combined with converging low level flow and moisture moving in from the east, will bring the potential for thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall statewide.
Mayor Declares May “Community Action Month”
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino declared May Community Action Month in the county and recognized Maui Economic Opportunity for its contributions, especially with its work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lānaʻi School Reopens Wednesday for Elementary & Vulnerable Secondary Students
Lānaʻi High & Elementary School will reopen Wednesday, May 5, for elementary students and vulnerable secondary students.
Maui Post-Arrival COVID-19 Testing Soft Launch Begins at Kahului Airport
Maui County’s new post-arrival testing program for unvaccinated trans-Pacific arrivals from the continental US debuted today (May 4, 2021), with hundreds of travelers undergoing rapid COVID-19 testing at Kahului Airport.
Maui Flood Advisory Until 7:30 p.m.
The island of Maui is under a Flood Advisory until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
Native Hawaiian Owned NOHO HOME Gains Global Audience with Macy’s Partnership
Home Grown Native Hawaiian owned and operated brand, NOHO HOME by Jalene Kanani gains a Global Audience with Macy’s Feature and Partnership.
War Memorial Complex Facilities to be Closed to General Public, May 21-22 for Graduations
War Memorial Complex facilities will be closed to the general public on May 21 and May 22 for graduation ceremonies hosted by Baldwin and Maui high schools, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Peer Reviewers Urgently Sought to Assess Native Hawaiian Education Grant Applicants
About $85 million in federal educational funding are at risk without enough reviewers
May 4, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 80 Cases (60 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 6 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 80 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 60 on O‘ahu, 11 on Maui, two on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,204 cases logged over the past two weeks, 180 of them in Maui County.
Hawaiian Electric Disconnection Moratorium to End May 31, 2021
The moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment of Hawaiian Electric bills ends on May 31, 2021. Customers with a past due balance are urged to set up a payment plan that can stretch installments over many months.
Maui Post-Arrival COVID-19 Testing Begins Today
Starting today, the County of Maui begins the soft rollout of a secondary test upon arrival at Kahului Airport for trans-Pacific flights.
UH Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremonies Range from Virtual to In-Person
June 5, UH Maui College—The campus is still in the process of planning for an in-person commencement ceremony.
2021 Graduation Celebrations Scheduled for Hawai‘i’s Public Schools
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education today announced the dates, times and formats for public high school graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021.
May 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 74 Cases (49 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 7 Kaua‘i, 3 Out-of-State); 1 Death on Maui
The state Department of Health reports that there were 74 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 11 on Maui. Over two weeks, Maui County has logged 183 cases.
