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Maui Health Marks 100 Days of Administering COVID-19 Vaccines
Maui Health on Thursday celebrated the 100th day it’s been administering COVID-19 vaccines, and continues to expand efforts in Maui County.
Recovery Effort Looks to Maui as Next Step for Future of the Hawaiian Crow
“We have forests that are similar to the forest on Hawai‘i Island where ʻalalā were released. There are abundant food resources in our Maui Nui forests; abundant trees that would be suitable for nesting platforms. And we do not have the ʻio predation risk, because we don’t have ‘io here,” Duvall said.
April 1, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 114 Cases (72 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 8 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 114 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 72 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, eight on Hawai‘i Island, and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,223 cases logged over the past two weeks, 365 of them in Maui County.
Mokulele Crew Who Helped Rescue Pilots from Downed Airplane Honored
Two Mokulele Airline pilots – Capt. Justin Constantino and First Officer Jeremy Delia – were honored during a ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, for helping with the rescue of two pilots from a downed plane eight miles off the coast of Lāna‘i on Feb. 27.
Maui Church with Covid Cluster Cancels Easter Egg Hunt, In-Person Service Continues
While the church has canceled its Easter Egg hunt and postponed its Easter production to a later date, a press release issued yesterday says that as an essential institution, it continues to offer in-person services while abiding by CDC guidelines, in addition to offering drive in and virtual streaming options.
29th Annual Celebration Of The Arts Festival Goes Virtual, All Year Long
Following the April 2nd launch date, the event will continue to release new content on the second Friday of each month until next year’s 30th anniversary event.
More than Half of New COVID-19 Cases on Maui are Variants
Health officials say more than half of the COVID-19 cases on Maui at this point, as identified through weekly reports, are represented by “variants of concern,” B1.429 and B.1.427.
Maui Mayor Proposes Vaccine Passport Pilot Program, Secondary Testing
Under the program, fully vaccinated individuals, with at least two weeks of incubation since their final vaccination dose, would be able to bypass the state’s 10-day quarantine without having to take a test. The vaccine passport program is proposed for both visitors and returning residents alike, according to Mayor Victorino.
March 31, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 100 Cases (42 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 16 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 1 Lāna‘i, 10 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 100 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 42 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, 16 on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, one on Lāna‘i, and 10 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,200 cases logged over the past two weeks, 376 of them in Maui County.
BREAKING: Large COVID-19 Cluster at Maui Church Warrants Caution
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is issuing guidance to a Maui church and its congregation because of the imminent health threat posed by a large cluster of COVID-19 cases.
New Fueling Facility to Save MEO $14,000 Annually
Maui Economic Opportunity and Hawaiʻi Petroleum officials blessed a new gasoline and diesel fuel station at the MEO transportation baseyard in Puʻunēnē on Monday.
Swarm of 130 Small Earthquakes Detected at Mauna Loa
“These earthquakes may result from changes in the magma storage system and/or may be part of normal re-adjustments of the volcano due to changing stresses within it,” the HVO reports.
Maui Ocean Center Re-Opens Seascape Restaurant and Expands Park Hours
Maui Ocean Center reopens Seascape Restaurant for lunch service daily from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. beginning on Monday, April 5. The center has also expanded park hours from 9:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. as of Saturday, March 20.
March 30, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 71 Cases (45 O‘ahu, 12 Maui, 6 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 7 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 71 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 45 on O‘ahu, 12 on Maui, six on Hawai‘i Island one on Kaua‘i, and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,110 cases logged over the past two weeks, 345 of them in Maui County.
Southwest Airlines Now Offering Pre-Cleared Arrival into Hawai‘i
Southwest Airlines is now offering pre-clearance for customers arriving in Hawaiʻi. The service is available for customers who present evidence of their compliance with the Hawaiʻi Safe Travels program.
Mokulele Airlines Completes Maui Terminal Renovation; New Kahului-Hilo 4x Daily Route
Mokulele Airlines held a blessing today, marking completion of a long-awaited facelift of its Kahului Commuter Terminal on Maui. The airline also announced brand-new daily service between Kahului and Hilo, which is set to begin on April 19, with four-times-a-day service.
March 29, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 103 Cases (52 O‘ahu, 36 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 5 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 103 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 52 on O‘ahu, 36 on Maui, 10 on Hawai‘i Island and five Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,158 cases logged over the past two weeks, 364 of them in Maui County.
$11 Million in Economic Coronavirus Relief for 5 Airports in Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Airports Division has received authorization for $11,098,912 in Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations for five airports in Maui County. It’s part of a larger $46.3 million appropriation for a dozen airports across the state.
Maui Police Launch Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign April 5-11
To date the Maui Police Department has issued 359 citations for Distracted Driving compared to 329 citations issued this same time last year. In CY 2020 MPD issued a total of 1730 distracted driving citations.
Seabury Hall Closes Early Today for COVID-19 Contact Tracing
The Seabury Hall school in Makawao closed its campus early today to allow for contact tracing after administrators were notified this morning of a positive COVID-19 case.
