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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.
County Briefs: Moloka‘i Outage Caused by Downed Pole; Lāna‘i Fence Repairs; Maui Tree Planting
A utility pole came down along Kalae Highway and caused a fault on the electrical system, triggering a loss of power generation at the Palaʻau baseyard.
Kīhei Man Suffers Critical Life-Threatening Injuries in Moped Crash
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a near fatal motorcycle crash on South Kīhei Road last night, according to Maui police. A preliminary police investigation reveals, a black YN moped, operated by a 45-year-old Kīhei man, was traveling southbound on South Kīhei Road when it collided into the rear of a parked silver Hyundai Accent sedan.
Product Vendors Announced for 7th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival Virtual Event
This week, the Maui Chamber of Commerce announced the product vendors who will be participating in their 7th annual virtual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, to be held virtually on Nov. 7 and 8, 2020.
70 New COVID-19 Cases (53 O‘ahu, 15 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Maui); 3 Deaths in Maui County
There were 70 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 53 on the island of O‘ahu, 15 on Hawai‘i Island and two on Maui, including cases in Lahaina and Kīhei. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 156, with three new deaths reported since yesterday in Maui County. Details on the deaths and when they occurred are pending release.
UPDATE/Missing Person: Kahului Man Last Seen at Home on Oct. 3
As of Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 at about 7:18 p.m., Sione Halapio has been located and in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their help.
Maui Police Issue Fentanyl Warning
Throughout the month of September 2020, Maui police say information was obtained that several individuals overdosed on a blue pill believed to be oxycodone. The blue pills were suspected to be laced with fentanyl, according to Maui police.
133 New COVID-19 Cases (87 O‘ahu, 43 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Maui); 11 Deaths (8 Due to Updated Reporting)
There were 133 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 87 on the island of O‘ahu, 43 on Hawai‘i Island and three on Maui. Kaua‘i reported no new cases today. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 153, with 11 new deaths reported since yesterday on the island of O‘ahu. The cumulative total of cases in Maui County is 394 cases over the course of the pandemic. To date, there have been 19 cases on the island Molokaʻi.
11 COVID-19 Deaths Added on O‘ahu, Most Due to Updated Information
Eleven COVID-19 deaths on Oʻahu are being reported by the state today with eight of the deaths occurring between Aug. 15 to Sept. 15, 2020. Eight of the deaths were recently validated and classified as those records became available.
Schatz Urges White House To Conduct Immediate Contact Tracing of Residence Staff
“In particular, I am concerned about whether the White House is conducting the necessary contact tracing and testing for all White House residence staff,” Schatz wrote in a letter to Meadows.
Maui Theaters Allowed to Reopen with Written Authorization on Oct. 6
The reopenings include: Movie Theaters; Bowling Alleys; and Commercial Event Operators – Includes restrictions/guidelines for outdoor events such as lūʻau events and weddings.
U Text U Pay: Maui Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign, Oct. 5-12
Motorists will see heightened traffic enforcement and patrols, which will include the use of unmarked patrol vehicles. To date the Maui Police Department has issued 1203 citations for Distracted Driving compared to 1448 citations issued this same time last year.
Kapalua Fire 100% Contained, Burn Area Monitoring Continues
A fire that started on Wednesday morning in the brush above the Kapalua Airport has blackened an estimated 550 acres and is now 100 percent contained as of noon today, according to Maui fire officials.
Kula Home Fire Believed to be Accidental, Portable Gas Cooking Stove Left On
A two-story Kula home sustained major damage in a structure fire reported Thursday afternoon on Naʻalae Road.
87 New COVID-19 Cases (70 O‘ahu, 16 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out of State); 3 Deaths
There were 87 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 70 on the island of O‘ahu, 16 on Hawai‘i Island and one in a resident diagnosed outside of the state. Kaua‘i and Maui County reported no new cases today.
Maui Health Interview: Stroke Health and COVID-19
Mossman discusses answers to the following questions: have visits to the ER gone up or down during the COVID-19 pandemic; is it better to call 911 for an ambulance, or drive yourself if you live close; and what are the acronyms for the signs and symptoms of stroke.
Kapalua Homeowners Unite with Hua Momona Farms for Food Box Distribution
The residential communities of Kapalua and their homeowners, Hua Momona Farms and Maui Food Bank have come together to sponsor another Community Giveback on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. at the Kapalua Village Center.
BREAKING: President Trump Tweets That He and First Lady Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
In a Tweet tonight, President Trump said he and the First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19.
Free Grab-and-Go Meals Program Launching at 203 Public Schools This Fall
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education Grab-and-Go school meals program will be returning for the fall semester at 203 public schools beginning on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Dec. 18, to provide free meals to children ages 18 and younger.
108 New COVID-19 Cases (102 O‘ahu, 6 Hawai‘i Island); 3 Deaths
There were 108 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 102 on the island of O‘ahu and six on Hawai‘i Island. The cumulative total of cases in Maui County is 391 cases over the course of the pandemic. To date, there have been 19 cases on the island Molokaʻi.





