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Necropsy of Endangered False Killer Whale Found Stranded off Maui Reveals Dietary First
While investigating it’s cause of death, the University of Hawaiʻi Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Lab found the remains of octopuses in its stomach, which was previously an unknown part of the species’ diet.
Maui’s Kamalei Kawa‘a Releases New Single, Sweet Dreams Ku‘u Momi
Kamalei Kawaʻa of Waiehu, Maui, and leader of the Grammy-nominated and four-time Nā Hōkū award-winning group Nā Wai ʻEhā, debuts his first solo recording and music video, Sweet Dreams Kuʻu Momi.
March 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 81 Cases (42 O‘ahu, 24 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Moloka‘i, 9 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 81 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 42 on O‘ahu, 24 on Maui, five on Hawai‘i Island, one on Moloka‘i, and nine in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out of state. There were a total of 850 cases logged over the past two weeks, 287 of them in Maui County.
Minit Medical Vaccine Clinic by Appointment at War Memorial Gym
Minit Medical in partnership with the Department of Health is conducting COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week by appointment at the War Memorial Gym in Kahului.
Maui Mayor Eyes Restrictions in Virus Cluster Areas: “We’re at a Crucial Point”
“We are looking at maybe reducing their hours even further if necessary,” said Mayor Victorino during a Friday afternoon press briefing. “But I’m trying to allow time for them to clean up–reestablishing and reevaluating how they’ve been serving the people of Maui County and the visitors alike.”
Maui Group Joins Rally Seeking Freedoms Amid Coronavirus Restrictions
The mission of the group is to “reclaim their fundamental rights, and take a stand against excessive coronavirus restriction measures.”
March 20, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 87 Cases (55 O‘ahu, 22 Maui, 9 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 87 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 55 on O‘ahu, 22 on Maui, nine on Hawai‘i Island, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed out of state. There were a total of 826 cases logged over the past two weeks, 273 of them in Maui County.
$16 Billion Federal Grant Program to Help Live Venues Impacted by COVID-19
The Small Business Administration announced that a $16 billion program aimed at helping live event businesses impacted by the pandemic will begin accepting applications for grant funding beginning on Thursday, April 8.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 7.0 Japan Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.0 preliminary magnitude earthquake reported at 11:09 p.m. on March 19, 2021, near the East coast of Honshu, Japan.
March 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 99 Cases (49 O‘ahu, 37 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Out-of-State); 1 Death on Maui
The state Department of Health reports that there were 99 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 49 on O‘ahu, 37 on Maui, seven on Hawai‘i Island, and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out of state. There were a total of 823 cases logged over the past two weeks, 294 of them in Maui County.
Maui Humane Society to Hold Baby Shower for Kittens, March 20
The virtual event will feature demonstrations of bottle-feeding kittens and “mush” eaters, education about determining the age of kittens and information about how to foster baby kittens during the upcoming kitten season.
AES $30K Donation to Kick off Matching Gift Campaign to Benefit American Red Cross
AES’ $30,000 donation will kick off a local matching gift campaign to benefit the Red Cross. Starting today through Wednesday, March 24 – seven days leading up to Red Cross National Giving Day – all gifts made via redcross.org/donate will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $30,000.
Mayor Victorino Expresses Disappointment Over 41 New COVID Cases
Mayor Michael Victorino expressed his disappointment and frustration after receiving the Hawaiʻi Department of Health’s report of 41 new COVID cases in Maui County on Thursday.
US Rep. Kahele Joins Maui Mayor in Site Visit of Ha‘ikū Flood Areas
Mayor Michael Victorino led an inspection of Haʻikū flood areas with US Representative Kaialiʻi “Kai” Kahele to understand the magnitude of the disaster, assess the damage and speak with residents affected by the flooding.
UPDATE: Cause of Waikapū Warehouse Fire is Undetermined, Damages Estimated at $966K
Maui fire crews are actively battling a structure fire at a warehouse In Waikapū in Central Maui. The fire was first reported at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, at 325 Pakana St. Unit 1.
Maui Business, Wrappily, Highlighted in Google’s Economic Impact Report
Google released its Economic Impact Report on Thursday, March 18, sharing that 8,200 Hawaiʻi businesses, publishers and nonprofits used Google products to increase their online presence and connect with people and communities they serve – generating $209 million in economic activity in 2020.
March 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 88 Cases (38 O‘ahu, 39 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Molokaʻi; 2 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 88 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 38 on O‘ahu, 39 on Maui, two on Molokaʻi, seven on Hawai‘i Island, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out of state. There were a total of 781 cases logged over the past two weeks, 275 of them in Maui County.
5 Arrested on Maui for Impaired Driving During St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement
Maui police arrested five individuals for impaired driving during a St. Patrick’s Day enforcement effort held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
Maui Police Chief Faaumu to Retire May 1, 2021
By Wendy Osher Maui Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu announced his planned retirement, set to take effect on May 1, 2021. Faaumu is a 36 year veteran of the department, starting out at the receiving desk in 1985. He was named police chief in 2014, serving six and a half years at the helm. Department spokesperson […]
Maui Police Investigating Suspicious Male in Olinda Forest
The Maui Police Department is currently investigating a complaint of a suspicious male seen in the Olinda Forest area of the Waihou Spring Trail in Makawao. Police received a tip from a concerned citizen who had also observed a suspicious male in camouflage clothing in the area of the Pine Forest Trail in Makawao a couple of weeks before the Waihou Spring Trail incident. It is unknown if the male in each incident is the same person.
