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Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris Focuses on Unity
Joe Biden was sworn in today as the 46th President of the United States, alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
Jan. 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 65 New Cases (45 O‘ahu, 9 Maui, 6 Hawai‘i Island, 5 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 65 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 45 on O‘ahu, nine on Maui, six on Hawaiʻi Island, and five in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
PPP Reopens, Hawai‘i Businesses Encouraged to Act Now To Access Federal Money
“The new round of funding will help Hawai‘i small businesses meet their payroll and provide people with paychecks,” said US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i).
Maui Economic Development Board Awarded $300K to Scale-Up STEMworks Program
MEDB will be awarded $300,000 to scale-up its successful STEMworks program to provide hands-on training for Maui residents in focus areas considered vital to the future of Hawaiʻi’s economy, including renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
Chief Justice Appoints District and District Family Court Judges
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald appointed two individuals to fill judicial positions in the District and District Family Courts of the Second Circuit.
Flood Watch Through Tuesday Afternoon as Rain Shifts Westward
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon for Oʻahu, Maui, Molokaʻi, Kahoʻolawe and Lānaʻi.
Mayor Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads Amid Storm Impacts
The County of Maui is urging residents and visitors to stay at home and off of roads and highways while a heavy rainstorm affects the islands today with flooding and landslides in some areas.
Maui Rain Impacts: Road Conditions, Rescues, Rockfalls
4:24 p.m. 1.18.21: ROCKFALL IN HONOKOWAI: A crew from the state Department of Transportation is responding to report of rockfall on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Honokōwai around mile marker 35.
Roselani Place COVID-19 Update: Three Staff Test Positive Since Jan. 11
The Roselani Place assisted living community on Maui has confirmed that three staff members have tested positive with COVID-19 since Jan. 11, 2021. All three are isolating at home, according to an update provided by management.
Jan. 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 129 New Cases (83 O‘ahu, 21 Maui, 9 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 14 Out-of-State)
There were 129 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 83 on O‘ahu, 21 on Maui, nine on Hawaiʻi Island, two on Kauaʻi and 14 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
DOT: Flooding at Dairy Road, Hāna Highway Intersection in Kahului
The state Department of Transportation is reporting flooding conditions at the intersection of Dairy Road and Hāna Highway in Kahului. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Maui Flood ADVISORY to 9 p.m.; Moloka‘i Flood WARNING Extended to 11:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Maui until 1:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
Entry and Parking Fees at Waiʻānapanapa State Park Expected to Begin in February
A reservation system is expected to begin at East Maui’s Waiʻānapanapa State Park in the second or third week of February according to state leaders who provided an update during a weekend Zoom meeting.
Hawai‘i Lawmakers Reflect on Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
US Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele issued a statement ahead of the holiday saying the legacy of Dr. King is honored by saying no to divisive rhetoric, intolerance and injustice.
UPDATE/OPEN: Flooding Results in Road Closures in South Maui
South Kīhei Road is now OPEN as of 8 a.m. It was closed earlier this morning between North Kīhei and Uwapo Roads due to flooding.
Snow Accumulations of 2-4 Inches Forecast for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the summits of Hawaiʻi Island, in effect from today to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.
Moloka‘i Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the island of Molokaʻi in Maui County until 6:45 a.m. HST.
Wet Weather to Stall Around Maui Between Monday and Tuesday
The National Weather Service is forecasting a cold front will move over the islands from the NW this afternoon and tonight, then stay over the central part of the island chain Monday through Tuesday.
Hawai‘i Island Man Arrested at ‘Iolani Palace
According to state officials, Tamashiro had already informed the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement that he intended to enter the palace grounds if he wasn’t given permission to gather to mark the anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Jan. 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 132 New Cases (86 O‘ahu, 29 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 9 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 132 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 86 on O‘ahu, 29 on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and nine in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
