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Goodfellow Bros. Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary
Goodfellow Bros. Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary with $50,000 Grant to Local Charities
New P.2 Variant Found on O‘ahu; B.1.429 Variant Associated with Increased COVID-19 Cases on Maui
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division has confirmed a variant of concern, associated with an increase of COVID-19 cases on Maui.
Campaign Encourages Chemical-Free Landscaping to Protect Coral Reefs
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council has launched an educational campaign to encourage private and public landowners, golf courses and landscapers to switch to organic land management.
Feb. 25, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 45 New Cases (24 O‘ahu, 18 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i, 2 Out-of-State)
There were 45 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 24 on O‘ahu, 18 on Maui, one on Hawai‘i Island, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out-of-state.
Hawaiian Airlines Keeps On-Time Record for 17th Straight Year
In March and April, Hawaiian will launch four new North America routes, including nonstop service between Honolulu and Austin, Ontario and Orlando, as well as daily nonstop service between Long Beach and Maui.
Lt. Gov.: 10,000-12,000 Administered Doses Unaccounted for in Maui’s Vaccine Rates
There are 10,000 to 12,000 vaccine doses that were administered and are unaccounted for in Maui’s vaccine rates being reported by the Department of Health, according to Lieutenant Governor Josh Green who was a guest during a talk story webinar hosted by Councilmember Kelly King on Tuesday evening.
Maui Health Aims to Administer 3,000 First Dose Vaccinations Next Week
According to Maui Health, the goal is to increase vaccine administration to 3,000 first doses (600 appointments per day) next week and 4,000 (800 appointments per day) the following week.
Updates: Waihe‘e Brush Fire Burns 7 Acres, 100% Contained
A brush fire in Waiheʻe burned 7 acres by nightfall and was 50 percent contained as of 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
OHA Board Chair, Lindsey of Maui Testifies Before US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board Chair Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey of Maui testified this morning at the first hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs chaired by US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi), urging senators to help address the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Feb. 24, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 50 New Cases (16 O‘ahu, 24 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i, 1 Kaua‘i, 7 Out-of-State); 4 Deaths
There were 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 16 on O‘ahu, 24 on Maui, two on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out-of-state.
Lessons Learned from Hawai‘i Fitness Cluster Highlighted in Scientific Paper
Lessons learned from last year’s cluster traced to three fitness centers in Hawai‘i, are highlighted in a scientific paper published today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Bill Seeks Reimbursement for Rescue of Hikers who Enter Prohibited Areas
On Maui, hikers have been rescued from places like the “Bamboo Forest” in Kailua, the upper reaches of ʻĪao Valley, and East Maui’s Kaihalulu Beach. A swift water rescue at Waioka in Hāna earlier this month ended tragically when a visitor died in a flash flood event at the location.
Suspect from Traffic Stop Arrested, Police Open Fire During Run-In
A 25-year-old man was arrested on first degree attempted murder, assault of an officer and resisting an order to stop his vehicle following a run-in with police that led to officers opening fire.
Maui Health Expected to Re-Open Registry for First Dose Priority Group Appointments Soon
Maui Health reports it is nearing completion of rescheduled first-dose vaccinations for nearly 5,000 individuals whose appointments were canceled in January due to a vaccine shortage.
Feb. 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 47 New Cases (27 O‘ahu, 17 Maui, 3 Out-of-State)
There were 47 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 27 on O‘ahu, 17 on Maui, and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out-of-state.
Maui United Way Announces New Board Chair
The Board of Directors for Maui United Way has elected Simon Poole of Goodfellow Brothers Inc. as their new Board Chair. Poole has been on the MUW board since 2019.
Governor, First Lady, Cabinet and Staff Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
The governor, first lady, cabinet and staff received the Moderna vaccine and are scheduled for their second dose in late March.
Hawai‘i To Receive Nearly $14 Million To Improve Public Housing
More than 4,300 families across Hawai‘i live in federal public housing units that could receive funding from this grant.
South Dakota Visitor Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Rules Relating to Quarantine
A visitor from South Dakota was arrested on Maui over the weekend for alleged violation of rules and orders relating to travel quarantine.
Emergency Program to Assist with Losses Due to Excessive Deer Populations
An emergency assistance program has opened for farming and ranching operations that have suffered losses due to excessive deer populations on Molokaʻi and Maui.
