Featured

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.

Gov. Ige Orders Flags Lowered in Memory of More Than 500,000 Americans Lost to COVID-19

The US marks a half-million COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began–including 431 in Hawai‘i.

Feb. 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 52 New Cases (21 O‘ahu, 28 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i)

There were 52 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 21 on O‘ahu, 28 on Maui, two on Hawaiʻi Island, and one on Kauaʻi.

Landing Fees Temporarily Waived for Commercial Passenger Flights to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Airports Division is waiving landing fees for scheduled commercial passenger service to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi in response to decreased service due to the economic impacts of the ongoing pandemic.

American Hotel & Lodging Association Lauds CDC Vaccination Update Prioritizing Hotel Workers Under Phase 1C

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its vaccine prioritization to include “Traveler Accommodation” under the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Categories of Essential Workers.

One Ton of Used Maui Tennis Balls Find New Life

The recycling of 2,000 pounds of used Maui tennis balls has prevented a significant quantity of non-decomposable, methane producing rubber waste from ending up in our Maui landfill

Feb. 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 68 New Cases (33 O‘ahu, 28 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Out-of-State)

There were 68 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 33 on O‘ahu, 28 on Maui, four on Hawaiʻi Island, and three in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.

Feb. 20, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 59 New Cases (35 O‘ahu, 12 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 10 Out-of-State)

There were 59 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 35 on O‘ahu, 12 on Maui, two on Hawaiʻi Island, and 10 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.

Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Endangered Person

The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s help with any information pertaining to the whereabouts of Chad Tolman, 40, whose whereabouts are presently unknown within the County of Maui.

Health Department Prepares to Open COVID-19 Vaccinations to Those 70 and Older

Hawai‘i State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char today announced that the state will soon open COVID-19 vaccinations to those 70 and older. Currently, kūpuna 75 and older are eligible to get vaccinated.

Feb. 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 50 New Cases (22 O‘ahu, 22 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths

There were 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 22 on O‘ahu, 22 on Maui, two on Hawaiʻi Island, and four in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.

Rhode Island Woman Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Rules and Orders

A 32-year-old Rhode Island woman was arrested on Maui on Wednesday for alleged violation of rules and orders related to travel quarantine.

UPDATE: 26-Year-Old California Woman Dies in East Maui Flash Flood at Waioka

A 26-year-old woman from Vista, California died during a flash flood at Waioka Pond in Hāna, Maui.

Blessing ceremony held for new Wailuku Parking Structure

The new four-level parking structure will feature a total of 428 parking stalls, EV charging stations, high ceilings and lighting for better visibility, two elevators, and it will be ADA compliant. The facility was also designed to support farmers markets and festivals on the ground level.

Mainland Couple Grants $400,000 to Help Grand Wailea Workers on Maui

A mainland couple, who frequently visits the Valley Isle, donated $400,000 toward the Maui Mālama Project to assist workers at the Grand Wailea Maui with rent/mortgage, utility, child care and other expenses.

Feb. 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 67 New Cases (45 O‘ahu, 8 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Moloka‘i, 1 Kauai, 5 Out-of-State); 1 Death

There were 67 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 45 on O‘ahu, eight on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Moloka‘i, one on Kaua‘i, and five in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.

Search and Rescue Underway at Waiohonu Stream, East Maui

Emergency rescue crews are conducting a search and rescue operation at Waiohonu Stream in East Maui.

Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Woman Wanted on Felony Warrant

The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating Iran Idania Acosta also known as Iran Rodriguez Acosta, 32, who they say is wanted on a felony warrant.

Maui and Moloka‘i Flood Advisories Canceled, Flood Watch Continues to Late Tonight

Radar indicated moderate to heavy showers persistently moving into the windward slopes of Haleakalā, with additional showers also affecting windward West Maui.

Survey: Hawai‘i is the 2nd Safest State During COVID-19

Hawaiʻi was ranked number two on a list of the safest states during the COVID-19 pandemic, second only to Alaska.
Load More Articles