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Mauna Loa erupted forty-six years ago this week, on July 5–6, 1975, in a 20-hour event with vents confined to the summit region (the area above 3,660 m/12,000 ft) and lava flows descending to just below 3,170 m (10,400 ft). This was the first eruption in 25 years, at the time the longest quiet stretch since 1843 (we are currently in the longest stretch at 37 years and counting).

The confirmed cases included: 54 on O‘ahu (+4 probable); 12 on Maui (+1 probable); 12 on Hawai‘i Island; eight on Kaua‘i; and 11 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.

A Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan was delivered to the Maui County Council that provides a roadmap for building 5,000 affordable homes for local renters and homebuyers in the next five years.

The benefit race, which originated along the famous Maliko downwind run, raises funds for Imua’s annual summer camp program for children with special needs – Camp Imua.

The confirmed cases included: 58 on O‘ahu (+13 probable); 20 on Hawai‘i Island; two on Kaua‘i; four on Maui (+3 probable); and 14 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.

Gianina Reid, 25, was last seen on Molokaʻi two weeks ago on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Police say no one has heard from her since that date.

As of June 30, 2021, there were over 10,000 beneficiaries with homestead leases and 28,792 native Hawaiians on the Waiting List.

Department officials say this is the first detection of the disease in a cattle herd in Hawaiʻi since an outbreak of bTB on Molokaʻi 25 years ago.

Starting Thursday, July 15, 2021 travelers from the Philippines and from South Korea’s Incheon International Airport may bypass the State of Hawaiʻi’s mandatory 10-day quarantine if they take a COVID-19 test from a trusted testing partner.

The confirmed cases included: 36 on O‘ahu (+1 probable); 10 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); seven on Kaua‘i; three on Maui (+1 probable); and 12 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.

A rapid increase of visitors is being reported at the historic Pololū Valley in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island where community members and industry officials are exploring ways to mitigate impacts to natural and cultural resources.

A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Honolua to Fleming Beach Park in West Maui. Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.

A new signature oceanfront restaurant, Huihui, officially opened this week at the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel. The completion is part of the hotel’s $75 million phase one property enhancement project.

The Hawaiʻi State Senate adjourned its veto override session that began on July 6. There are a total of six overrides and three floor amendments.

The confirmed cases included: 38 on O‘ahu (+4 probable); seven on Hawai‘i Island (+1 probable); six on Maui (+1 probable); six on Kaua‘i; and 12 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.

The state expands its vaccine exemption program today to include travelers from mainland states and US territories. Travelers that qualify, should upload their vaccine documentation on the Safe Travels Hawaiʻi website before traveling; and bring a hard copy of their vaccination documentation to show screeners at the gate.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is advising visitors to East Maui to join a tour from a permitted tour company instead of driving on their own along the Hāna Highway or visiting other areas on Maui.

Maui implemented a ban on polystyrene foam food service containers on Dec. 31, 2018. The amendments relating to plastic disposable food ware are sought as an addition to the Department’s administrative rules already in place for polystyrene foam food service containers

The confirmed cases included: 24 on O‘ahu; nine on Hawai‘i Island; one on Maui; one on Kaua‘i (-1 probable); and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.

“White and yellow splotches of paint are spread across nearly the entire cliff face from the top to the base and from one side to the other. A great battle happened in this Ahupuaʻa and it’s hurtful to see this kind of disrespect for our culture,” said DOCARE Lt. John Yamamoto.