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Adolescents 12 to 15-Years-Old in Hawai‘i Now Eligible for COVID Vaccine
The Hawai‘i Department of Health today announced that adolescents age 12 to 15 are now eligible for COVID vaccines.
Maui Police Launch Robbery/Assault Investigation Following Reported Stabbing
The victim, a 42 year old man, formerly of Colorado, suffered a stab wound and other injuries. Police say he was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for medical treatment.
Maui Vaccine Clinics on May 14, 15, 18; Pfizer Vaccine Available for Anyone 12 or Older
Minit Medical Urgent Care will administer vaccines in clinics on Friday, Saturday and Tuesday at locations in Upcountry and West Maui. Anyone 12 or older will be accepted. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult or have a signed consent form by a parent or legal guardian.
Kaiser Permanente to Start COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for 12+
Kaiser Permanente announced today that it will accept COVID-19 vaccination appointments for individuals 12 years of age and older starting Thursday, May 13, 2021.
May 12, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 47 Cases (30 O‘ahu, 8 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i Island, 8 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 47 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 30 on O‘ahu, eight on Maui, one on Hawai‘i Island, and eight in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
UHMC Nurse Aide Certification Course Offered with Tuition Sponsorship
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Office of Extended Learning & Workforce Development is currently seeking applicants for a Nurse Aide Certificate program being offered with full tuition sponsorship.
Kahului Post Office to Host 2nd Passport Fair on May 22
Back by popular demand, the Kahului Post Office is hosting another weekend Passport Fair event, at which postal employees will accept applications for new US passports and answer questions about the application process.
PVS Launches Training Sail in Preparation for 2022 Circumnavigation of Pacific
In preparation for next year’s Moananuiākea Voyage, the Polynesian Voyaging Society is conducting a deep-sea training sail to the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, the area of the Pacific Ocean known as “the doldrums,” located approximately five degrees north of the equator. Weather permitting, voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will depart from the Marine Education Training Center […]
Southern Airways to Bring Larger Turboprop Aircraft to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi
Southern Airways, the parent company of Mokulele Airlines, announced today that it is bringing a larger cabin-class aircraft to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi with weekday service to begin in the fall.
May 11, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 64 Cases (50 O‘ahu, 6 Maui, 3 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 4 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 64 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 50 on O‘ahu, six on Maui, three on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kauaʻi and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Arson Suspected as Police Investigate Dozen Brush Fires on Lānaʻi
Maui Police are investigating a series of brush fires on Lānaʻi reported over a six month period between Sept. 5, 2020, and May 8, 2021.
Medical Cannabis Dispensary License Revoked for Pono Life Sciences on Maui
The order revokes the company’s and individual’s medical cannabis dispensary license, requiring the immediate closure of Pono Life Sciences’ medical cannabis production and retail operations.
New Species of “Water Bear” Found at Haleakalā, Maui, Named After Samuel ‘Ohu Gon
“Tardigrades are famous as one of the most resistant life forms in existence,” says Gon. “They can enter suspended animation in cyst form when their environment dries—and in that form survive incredible conditions such as hard vacuum, radiation, and extremes of temperature—then ‘come back to life’ when placed in water.”
Visitor Arrested on Maui for Alleged Quarantine Violation
A visitor was arrested on Monday for alleged violation of rules and orders related to the state’s travel quarantine.
Former University of Hawai‘i QB, Colt Brennan Dies at 37
Former University of Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan has died, according to multiple media reports. Brennan was 37-year-old.
FDA Approves Emergency Use of Pfizer-BioN Tech Vaccine for Children 12-15
The US Food and Drug Administration today approved emergency authorization use of the Pfizer-BioN Tech vaccine for children aged 12-15.
PVS Specialty License Plate Featuring Hōkūle‘a to be Available in Late Summer
Governor David Ige signed into law legislation allowing the Polynesian Voyaging Society to create and sell commemorative license plates to support its continuing mission to promote Mālama Honua, or care for Island Earth.
“Conserving Hawai‘i’s Reefs Through Sea Urchin Aquaculture” Free Presentation, May 12
As natural “algae-munchers,” Hawaiian collector sea urchins can help protect local coral reefs. Learn how Hawaiʻi’s Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources is raising and utilizing sea urchins to control invasive microalgae, at a free Zoom presentation on Wednesday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. The presenter will be David L. Cohen, DAR’s sea urchin hatchery manager.
Missing Paddle Boarder Found Unresponsive in South Maui
A 56 year old California man was pulled unresponsive from South Maui waters today.
May 6, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 128 Cases (99 O‘ahu, 10 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Kaua‘i, 5 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 128 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 99 on O‘ahu, 10 on Maui, 10 on Hawai‘i Island, four on Kaua‘i, and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,218 cases logged over the past two weeks, 174 of them in Maui County.
