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April 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 73 Cases (45 O‘ahu, 15 Maui, 6 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Kaua‘i, 1 Moloka‘i, 3 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 73 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 45 on O‘ahu, 15 on Maui, six on Hawai‘i Island, three on Kaua‘i, one on Moloka‘i, and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,161 cases logged over the past two weeks, 262 of them in Maui County.
Man Located in Wailuku After Alleged Escape from Custody
Police say Dylan Lecker-Agnew, 26, of Hāna, allegedly fled on foot at around 2:10 p.m., before being transported to the Maui Community Correctional Center.
State Declares Success: Rat Eradication Complete on Lehua Island
Multiple agencies joined forces in 2017 to implement a rat eradication operation on Lehua, using lessons learned from a failed attempt in 2009.
Mayor Michael Victorino Vetoes Bill 10, Says it Will “Intensify Scarcity of Housing”
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino has vetoed Bill 10 also known as the “Affordable Housing” bill, saying it would intensify scarcity of housing for county residents.
Inter-Island Vaccine Travel Protocol Program to Launch on May 11; Maui Secondary Test Projected to Start May 4
Beginning May 11, fully vaccinated travelers who received their vaccine in Hawaiʻi may travel inter-county (Kauaʻi, Maui, and Hawaiʻi) without having to take a pre-travel test or quarantining for 10 days. The announcement was made by Gov. David Ige during an afternoon press briefing.
April 20, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 48 Cases (26 O‘ahu, 14 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i Island, 7 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 48 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 26 on O‘ahu, 14 on Maui, one on Hawai‘i Island, and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,166 cases logged over the past two weeks, 261 of them in Maui County.
Tuition Sponsored Dental Assisting Course Offered at UHMC
Applicants are currently being sought for a Dental Assisting Certificate program being offered with full tuition sponsorship this summer by the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Office of Extended Learning & Workforce Development.
Cacao Farmers Gear Up for Harvest at Maui Ku’ia Estate Cacao Farm, Public Tours Open
Spring harvest is underway for cacao farmers David McPherson and Palani Wright at the Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate’s 20-acre cacao farm with over 5,000 cacao trees to be harvested. The Lahaina farm also opened for public tours from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., seven days a week, from Monday through Sunday.
Update: Apparent Shark Incident on Hawaiʻi Island
Initial reports indicate a woman was swimming about 200-yards from shore, when she apparently encountered a shark. She will be taken to the North Hawaiʻi Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
After One Week with No New Cases, One New COVID-19 Case Identified at Maui Jail
It’s the first new case at the facility since last Monday, April 12, when officials said the facility was clear of cases.
Inter-Island Travel Changes Expected: More Flexibility for Fully Vaccinated Passengers
Individuals who are fully vaccinated in Hawaiʻi may soon get the opportunity to travel inter-island without having to take a pre-travel COVID-19 test.
Governor Ige Releases $21.9 M for Capital Improvement Projects in Maui County
The allocation includes $21.9 million for projects on Maui with the biggest allocation of $10.4 million going to finance design and construction for field improvements to the baseball and softball fields at King Kekaulike High School.
April 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 65 Cases (52 O‘ahu, 10 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 65 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 52 on O‘ahu, 10 on Maui, two on Hawai‘i Island, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,180 cases logged over the past two weeks, 269 of them in Maui County.
Maui High School’s Hunter Shields Named Gatorade Hawai‘i Boys Cross Country Player of the Year
In its 36th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Hunter Shields of Maui High School as its 2020-21 Gatorade Hawai‘i Boys Cross Country Player of the Year. Shields is the first Gatorade Hawai‘i Boys Cross Country Player of the Year to be chosen from Maui High School.
Pagay ‘Ohana on Maui Fosters 15 Children
Hawaiʻi nonprofit Partners in Development Foundation’s Hui Hoʻomalu Foster Care Services program celebrates National Foster Care Awareness Month in May with the success story of the Pagay ʻohana, who have fostered 15 children since 2015, adopted one child, and have three of their own children.
Report: 276 Sea Turtles Stranded on Maui in 2020, Primary Threat is Fisheries Interactions
In 2020, the Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Institute responded to 276 green sea turtles that were stranded and in need of help on Maui.
Maui Health Returns to Lānaʻi for Second Dose Vaccinations
On Saturday, the Maui Health vaccination team returned to Lānaʻi to complete hundreds of the second dose vaccinations as a follow-up from last month’s clinic.
April 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 111 Cases (93 O‘ahu, 6 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 111 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 93 on O‘ahu, six on Maui, 10 on Hawai‘i Island, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,206 cases logged over the past two weeks, 282 of them in Maui County.
Coqui Infestation Detected in Remote Area of Waimanalo, Eradication Efforts Launched
The primary area impacted appears to be about an acre along the base of the mountains in Waimanalo where 65 coqui frogs have been hand captured so far.
250 Participate in Lahaina Mass Vaccine Event
Close to 250 shots of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are being administered at a mass vaccination event happening today at the Kaiser Permanente Lahaina clinic.
