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Dec. 10, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 123 New Cases (79 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 24 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 7 Out-of-State) 2 Deaths
There were 123 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 79 on O‘ahu, 11 on Maui, 24 on Hawaiʻi Island, two on Kauaʻi and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi had no new cases today, however, the state Department of Health confirmed the first case in Kalawao County in the Kalaupapa Settlement area of Molokaʻi.
APPROVED: Mayor’s Request for Two Week Bar Closure on Maui
Governor David Ige has approved Maui County’s request to close bars and bar areas within restaurants for two weeks from Dec. 12 to 26, 2020.
Maui Pro: Remainder of Competition Will Not Take Place at Honolua
The remaining heats for the Maui Pro professional women’s surfing event presented by ROXY will not take place at Honolua Bay on Maui, organizers announced. The competition was suspended on Tuesday following after an apparent shark bite incident in which a recreational surfer was bitten. The victim died on Wednesday evening.
Maui Health Conducts Table-Top Exercise Today to Prepare for Vaccine Arrival, Distribution
Maui Health will be conducting a table-top exercise today to practice and isolate any issues in the transport and storage of the COVID-19 vaccine, when it arrives in Maui County.
First COVID-19 Case Confirmed for Kalaupapa Settlement in Kalawao County on Moloka‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting the first positive case of COVID-19 in an adult resident of Kalaupapa Settlement in Kalawao County on the island of Moloka‘i.
Shark Bite Victim on Maui Succumbs to Injuries
An adult male surfer who was bitten in an apparent shark encounter Tuesday morning at Honolua Bay, has since succumbed to his injuries early Wednesday evening, Maui Now has confirmed.
Maui Seeks Two Week Closure of Bars Amid Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is seeking approval from Gov. David Ige to temporarily close bars and bar areas within restaurants for two weeks, or until Dec. 26, 2020, to stem the recent double-digit increases in COVID-19 cases.
BREAKING: Most State Workers to be Furloughed Two Days Per Month Starting in New Year
Governor David Ige announced today that state employees will be furloughed two days a month starting Jan. 1 of 2021, to balance the state budget. The state is projecting a $1.4 billion budget shortfall in the general fund for each of the next four years.
Missouri Man Arrested on Maui for Alleged Quarantine Violation
Matthew Tittor, 42, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at around 6:54 p.m. at the Kahului Airport.
80 New COVID-19 Cases in Hawai‘i Including 15 on Maui; 4 Deaths on O‘ahu
There were 80 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 45 on O‘ahu, 15 on Maui, 12 on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi had no new cases today.
Pukalani Superette Celebrates 65 Years, Passes Tourch to New Generation of Leadership
As Pukalani Superette celebrates its 65th anniversary this month, the business is passing the torch to a new generation of leadership.
Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Conducts First Flight Trials on Maui
Ampaire, a global leader in electric aviation, is the first to complete a demonstration flight of a hybrid-electric aircraft along an actual airline route. The company flew its Electric EEL aircraft on Nov. 22 on a 20-minute flight from Maui’s Kahului Airport across the island to Hāna and back on a single charge.
Hoapili Hale Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
An employee at Hoapili Hale (Wailuku courthouse) has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawaii State Judiciary announced today.
53 New COVID-19 Cases in Hawai‘i Including 3 on Moloka‘i and 6 on Maui
There were 53 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 39 on O‘ahu, six on Maui, five on Hawaiʻi Island, and three on Molokaʻi. The three Molokaʻi cases today were identified as household contacts. Health officials say one person had travel history, but it is unclear whether the transmission of the virus was from the traveler or as a result of community spread. The investigation is ongoing.
Florida Man with No Lodging or Pre-Flight COVID Test Arrested for Quarantine Violation on Maui
A Florida man was arrested and charged with a Rules and Orders violation related to quarantine after arriving on Maui without a valid place of lodging or a negative pre-travel COVID-19 test, police said.
Makawao Man Arrested In Connection with Off-Duty Police Officer Assault in Kīhei
A 20-year-old Makawao man, Jordan Finau, turned himself in to the Wailuku Police station on Monday, Dec. 7, and was subsequently arrested on a grand jury indictment for second degree attempted murder, fourth degree criminal property damage and two counts of third degree assault, police said.
VIDEO: Male Surfer Injured by Apparent Shark Bite at Honolua Bay
An adult male surfer was reportedly taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center after suffering from an apparent shark bite at Honolua Bay on Maui, where a surf competition was set to get underway at 10 a.m. today.
147 Year Old Banyan Tree in Lahaina is Lit for the Holidays
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation invites the public to spend the evening in Lahaina and enjoy the colorful lights which will be illuminated nightly from 6 p.m. to midnight for the entire month of December.
Pipe Invitational Called ON for Opening Day of Billabong Pipe Masters
The Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons presented by Hydro Flask has been called ON for a big day of surfing action in Hawaiʻi. Opening Day for the Pipe Masters will start at 8 a.m. HST
Maui Pro Called Off Today Following Shark Incident at Honolua
Honolua Bay offered up flawless five-to-eight foot (1.8 – 2.4 meter) surf with Hawaiʻi’s Carissa Moore, and Australia’s Tyler Wright and Sally Fitzgibbons advancing to the semifinals.
