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Bill Seeks to Extend Key 2020 Census Deadlines Due to COVID-19
The senators say delays in census operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic could result in a severe undercount of the population, specifically in native, minority and rural communities across the country.
Government Leaders Suggest Another Delay is Likely for State’s Pre-Travel Testing Program
Mayor Victorino said he supports an interisland pre-travel test, which leaders are looking at to gauge effectiveness ahead of launching a program for mainland arrivals.
2021 Lāna‘i Axis Deer Hunting Season Canceled
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife announced the cancellation of the 2021 Lāna‘i Axis Deer season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing and Mask Distribution, Wednesday, Sept. 16, on Moloka‘i
Drive-through COVID-19 testing and a mask distribution will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mitchell Pauʻole Community Center on Molokaʻi.
UH Campuses Earn Ranking in U.S. News and World Report
UH Hilo was named as the nation’s most ethnically diverse campus. UH West Oʻahu ranked No. 3 among top U.S. public schools in the West and No. 16 among best regional colleges in the West. In addition, UH West Oʻahu is the No. 7 best college for veterans and No. 23 in top performers for social mobility.
Hawaiian Language Keyboard Developed by UH Maui Professor is Released by Google
University of Hawai‘i Maui College Assistant Professor Dr. Keola Donaghy has developed and Google has just released a Hawaiian language keyboard extension for users of the Chome OS operating system.
80 New COVID-19 Cases (70 O‘ahu, 3 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island), No New Deaths
There were 80 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 70 on O‘ahu, three in Maui County and seven on Hawai‘i Island. Maui had three additional cases today, with the cumulative total rising to 378. The latest cases on Maui are all in rural outlying areas, however specifics are not available.
Mayor Interview: Team to Meet with Poi By The Pound
Mayor Victorino notes that some local businesses are not qualifying for small business grant programs because they exceed revenue thresholds currently in place. “We had to set thresholds because I wanted this money to go to our small local businesses, not to some big conglomerate someplace else… we’re committed to help our local businesses, our small mom and pops wherever possible.”
Hawai‘i Telescope Discovery Points Toward Signs of Life on Venus
The discovery of molecules in the high clouds of Venus could point to signs of extra-terrestrial “aerial” life, according to a new study that utilized data collected from the James Clark Maxwell Telescope on Hawaiʻi Island.
Moloka‘i Grab-And-Go Meal Service Modified After COVID-19 Case Involving High School Employee
Grab-and-go Meal Service on Molokaʻi is being modified as a precaution after confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case involving a Molokaʻi High School employee.
Second Member of Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s Security Detail Tests Positive for COVID-19
As of Sunday, Sept. 13, the two deputy sheriffs and Lt. Gov. Green are the only confirmed positive cases in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. The remaining 11 office employees have been tested. One test result was negative and the others are pending results.
114 New COVID-19 Cases (96 O‘ahu, 2 Maui, 16 Hawai‘i Island), 2 Deaths
There were 114 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 96 on O‘ahu, two in Maui County and 16 on Hawai‘i Island. Maui had two additional cases today, with the cumulative total rising to 375. The latest cases on Maui include one case in Lahaina and one in Kula.
Wellness Workshop Finds Strength in Cultural Practice Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Challenges
The discussion comes as the Lāhui Kānaka kapu comes to an end on Monday. The 30-day kapu was launched by a group of kumu hula to focus on mauli ola or health and wellbeing amid the ongoing challenge faced by COVID-19.
UPDATE: Ukumehame Fire on Maui Blackens 105 Acres, 100% Contained
A fire near the Ukumehame Firing Range on Maui blackened a total of 105 acres since it was first reported at mid-day on Saturday, and is now 100% contained.
Happy Ending Times Two: A Lost Goat with a Surprise
MHS reports that enforcement officer Jeff Hoopi’i got the call to pick up a lost goat that had decided to follow some people on a walk in Pukalani.
Nine People Displaced by House Fire in Kīhei, Maui
Nine people were displaced by a house fire reported at around 1:32 p.m. on Saturday at a home located on Wainohia Street in Kīhei, Maui.
Air Assets Used to Battle Ukumehame Fire, 70% Contained
Maui fire crews utilized air assets to battle a brush fire near the Ukumehame Firing Range in West Maui on Saturday afternoon. At 4:12 p.m., Maui Fire officials report that the blaze is still active and about 70% contained.
131 New COVID-19 Cases (115 O‘ahu, 6 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island), 1 Death
There were 131 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 115 on O‘ahu, six in Maui County and 10 on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 97 with the passing of one more O‘ahu residents.
UPDATE Missing Person Located: Woman Arrived on Maui on Sept. 8, May Be in Honokōhau Valley
Investigation reveals that Martina Sharica “Marmar” Wilson arrived on Maui on Tuesday Sept. 8, 2020. She indicated she would be staying in Honokōhau Valley, but gave no specific residence or address. Per family, Wilson stated she was moving to Maui to become a “holistic teacher/healer at a local village.”
BREAKING: Lt. Gov. Josh Green Tests Positive for COVID-19
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green has tested positive for Covid-19, his office has confirmed.
