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Five Hawai‘i Hālawa Inmate Deaths Classified as COVID-19 Related
The deaths of five male Hālawa Correctional Facility inmates in January are being classified by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health as COVID-19-related deaths.
B.1.1.7 Variant Confirmed in Hawai‘i
The B.1.1.7 variant strain was detected in an O‘ahu resident with no history of travel.
Feb. 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 101 New Cases (64 O‘ahu, 25 Maui, 3 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Lāna‘i, 8 Out-of-State)
There were 101 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 64 on O‘ahu, 25 on Maui, three on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Lānaʻi and eight in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
COVID-19 Cluster at Maui Jail Now Includes 8 Positive Inmates
The COVID-19 cluster at the Maui Community Correctional Center now includes eight confirmed positive cases. There are 15 inmates in medical isolation, and and additional 76 inmates on quarantine status as they undergo testing.
Second COVID-19 Positive Case Confirmed at Maui Jail
A second Maui Community Correctional Center inmate has tested positive for COVID-19, according to officials with the state Department of Health. There are 21 inmates in medical isolation and 75 inmates on quarantine status at MCCC as they undergo precautionary testing. Two adult corrections officers are also on a precautionary 14-day quarantine due to possible […]
New York Visitor Arrested for Alleged Quarantine Violation, Voluntarily Leaves Maui
Police say Jordan Lusk, 27, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, for one count of Violating the Rules and Orders relating to Travel Quarantine.
Feb. 4, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 107 New Cases (79 O‘ahu, 16 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 5 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 107 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 79 on O‘ahu, 16 on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island, and five in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Haleakalā National Park Reopens Following Winter Weather
All roadways in the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park have reopened. Drivers should use caution when driving as they may encounter periodic ice on roadways.
Maui Vaccination Clinic Closed Early on Wednesday Due to Inclement Weather
An estimated 330 vaccination doses were administered before the closure.
SNOW VIDEO: Winter Weather Advisory Until 10 a.m. at Haleakalā
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021) for Haleakalā Summit above the 9,000 foot elevation.
Cold Front Brings Snow, Prompts Winter Weather Advisories
The wintry conditions have prompted a winter weather advisory, in effect for areas above the 9,000 foot elevation until 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.
Snow Graces Haleakalā
Photos have been rolling in showing a light blanket of snow over the summit of Haleakalā on Maui.
Wintry Weather at Haleakalā Results in Park Closure, Sunrise Reservations Canceled
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park is temporarily closed due to winter weather conditions effective Feb. 3, 2021 at 4 p.m.
Maui Shark Encounter Detailed, Experts Say Bite Mark is Consistent with a White Shark
It started as a father-son kayak off the west coast of Maui in Ukumehame to view and photograph Humpback whales. 45-year-old Daniel Sullivan and his 15-year-old son Tristan, of Kula, paddled out on their two-man, 12-foot hard-shell kayak from the west side of the “pali” at around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. There was a slight […]
UPDATE: Maui Flood Advisory to 4:15 p.m.
The island of Maui is under a flood advisory until 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.
Feb. 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 74 New Cases (41 O‘ahu, 23 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Out-of-State)
There were 74 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 41 on O‘ahu, 23 on Maui, four on Hawaiʻi Island, and six in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Hawaiʻi Island Residents Urged to Exercise Caution on Maunakea Summit
Hawaiʻi Island residents are urged to exercise caution when traveling and visiting the summit of Maunakea, which remains under a winter weather advisory until 6 a.m. on Thursday.
$90,000 Awarded to Ke Kula ʻO Piʻilani from First Nations Development Institute
Ke Kula ʻo Piʻilani, an independent Hawaiian immersion school in ʻĪao Valley, is the recipient of a $90,000 grant from the First Nations Development Institute.
Maui Gets $40 Million for Rent/Utility Assistance in Next Round of COVID Relief
The County will receive $40 million in federal funds to assist with rent and utilities as part of the next round of COVID-19 relief funding.
127 Laid Off Workers at Montage Kapalua Bay Benefit from Nearly $158,000 in Assistance
The Montage Kapalua Bay Pono Project provided $157,950 in assistance for essential needs to 127 workers who were laid off in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 related shutdown of the resort.
