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Suspected Grenade Found at Makawao Home is Incendiary Device, Not Explosive
The Maui Police Department Special Response Team was contacted regarding the finding of a possible grenade at a residence in Makawao on Wednesday morning. Further investigation revealed the suspected grenade to be an incendiary device and not an explosive device.
Maui Moving Forward with Pre-Travel Testing Program
“The State has made it clear that they want to move forward with the pre-travel testing program, without the second test,” Mayor Victorino said. “Many of our businesses and working families are struggling, so we are moving forward with the transpacific program.
Gov. Ige Provides Update on October 15 Pre-Travel Testing Program
Governor Ige hosts a media briefing today to discuss the upcoming pre-travel testing program for the state and other comprehensive safety measures ahead of the Oct. 15 launch.
New Fees Go Into Effect at State Parks on Friday
As of Friday, Oct. 9, out-of-state residents and commercial operators will be charged higher fees for entering select Hawaiʻi State Parks. The higher fees were approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources in August.
110 New COVID-19 Cases (90 O‘ahu, 18 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Maui, 1 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
There were 110 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 90 on the island of O‘ahu, 18 on Hawai‘i Island, and one case each on Maui (in Spreckelsville) and in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed outside of the state. Kaua‘i reported no new cases today.
Longtime Keck Observatory Astronomer Wins Nobel Prize
Longtime W. M. Keck Observatory astronomer Dr. Andrea Ghez of UCLA has won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for her research using the observatory to prove the existence of a supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
Neighbor Island Mayors Join Forces in Seeking Two-Test Policy for Travelers to Hawai‘i
Mayor Kim said he and the other mayors on Tuesday discussed a two-test policy for transpacific travel, instead of the policy that goes into effect on Oct. 15.
Employees Can Catch “Da Bee” Bus to Wailuku Town Starting, Oct. 7
The County of Maui, Department of Management announced the launch of a free transportation shuttle service to Wailuku Town, starting Wednesday, Oct. 7. Employees who work in Wailuku can park for free at the Maui Lani Safeway and catch Da Bee shuttles to various stops in Wailuku.
Hawai‘i Health Guidance for Halloween Recommends Avoiding Traditional Trick-or-Treating
This Halloween, the Hawai‘i Department of Health recommends celebrating with your household members at home and avoiding traditional door-to-door trick or treating where treats are handed to children or children take candy from a shared bucket.
83 New COVID-19 Cases (67 O‘ahu, 14 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Maui); 3 Deaths
There were 83 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 67 on the island of O‘ahu, 14 on Hawai‘i Island and two on Maui, including one case in Kahului. Kaua‘i reported no new cases today. One of today’s new cases in Maui County was in Kahului.
UPDATE: Kahoma Fire Burns 10 Acres in West Maui, 100% Contained
A fire in the Kahoma area of West Maui has burned 10 acres and is 100% contained as of 3:41 p.m. The fire was first reported at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in a ridge area mauka of the Lahaina Bypass.
10 Days to Go: Ironing Out County Options Ahead of Pre-Travel Testing Launch
The governor has already denied requests from Maui and Kauaʻi for post-testing proposals; however Maui Mayor Michael Victorino said, “even though he has denied the second test for incoming trans-Pacific travelers, he is still in favor of looking at some other alternatives.”
UHERO: Thousands in Hawai‘i are Delinquent on Rent
A new report compiled by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization shows that the number of tenants fully caught up on rent dropped from 95% prior to the pandemic to 85% in August.
County of Maui announces $2.5 million Agriculture Micro Grant Program
The Agriculture Micro Grants Program provides grant funding of up to $25,000 to farmers on Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Four Seasons Maui Welcomes Guests Back with Specialized Travel Solutions, Nov. 20, 2020
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is welcoming guests back on Nov. 20, 2020.
Maui Jail Begins COVID-19 Testing Today on Staff
The testing is part of a mass effort to conduct testing at all correctional facilities statewide after a COVID-19 outbreak at the Oʻahu Community Correctional Center first reported in August.
52 New COVID-19 Cases (41 O‘ahu, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Maui); 1 Death
There were 52 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 41 on the island of O‘ahu, 10 on Hawai‘i Island and one on Maui, including one case in Kulai. Kaua‘i reported no new cases today. *As a result of updated information, two cases from Maui were removed from the counts resulting in one less case each in Wailuku and Lahaina.
Pacific Media Group Launches Program Honoring Hometown Heroes in Maui County
Pacific Media Group in partnership with Maui Health has launched a Hometown Heroes in Maui County program that recognizes everyday heroes in the community.
Hawai‘i Set To Receive Nearly $800,000 To Plan For COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution
These federal funds will go to the Department of Health to develop vaccine distribution plans, determine where the vaccine will be administered, and ensure an adequate number of vaccination providers.
Maui Diagnostic Imaging Among First in US to Offer New Wide-Angle 3D Mammogram
The unique wide 50-degree angle, the industry’s highest depth resolution, captures more detail for extremely high-quality 3D images that increase diagnostic confidence and enables earlier detection of even subtle lesions.
