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Colorado Woman Arrested on Maui in May for Quarantine Violation, Arrested Again This Time for Alleged Assault in Hāna
A Colorado woman who was arrested on Maui in May for an alleged quarantine violation, is back in police
State and Federal Authorities Seek Information on Monk Seal Death
State and federal authorities are investigating the death of a juvenile Hawaiian monk seal found deceased in the Anahola area of Kaua‘i on Thursday.
Member of Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s Team Tests Positive for COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Green will be tested again today, as he was in close contact with the positive team member and will isolate accordingly. He plans to share his test results once they are available.
MPD: Suspect Uses a Golf Club to Strike Bicyclist in “Unprovoked Attack” in Ha‘ikū, Maui
On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, between 9:30 and 10 p.m., a male was riding his bicycle on Haʻikū Road when he was confronted by another male operating a newer model white pickup truck, possibly a Toyota. Police say the suspect exited the vehicle and struck the bicyclist with a golf club several times, causing injury.
167 New COVID-19 Cases (142 O‘ahu, 4 Maui, 21 Hawai‘i Island), 2 Deaths
Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 96 with the passing of two more O‘ahu residents. Details are pending release. Maui had four additional cases today, with the cumulative total rising to 367. The latest cases on Maui included one case each in Wailuku, Kahului and Lahaina, and one case in one of the outlying remote communities of Maui County.
Mayor Interview: Maui Cases Leveling Off, but Weekend Gatherings Concerning
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino expressed frustration with parties that were held over the holiday weekend despite continued warnings to refrain from gatherings.
Maui Health Update with Dr. Vijak Ayasanonda
This week’s guest is Dr. Vijak Ayasanonda from the Maui Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Ayasanonda, who is an emergency room physician at the Maui hospital, answers questions about hospital capacity, what the hospital is doing differently during this second wave of infection and why antigen testing is now included in DOH totals.
Gov. Ige Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Sept. 11 – Patriot Day
This action will mark Patriot Day, in honor of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Schatz: VA Health Team Mobilized, Heading To Hilo As Early As Today
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has mobilized a team of infection control experts, nurses and other health care professionals to provide immediate support and help contain a COVID-19 outbreak at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo.
$3 Billion in Unemployment Benefits Issued Since the Onset of COVID-19 in March
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations updated its unemployment insurance claims information, including paying $3,081,193,375 and 3,155,245 weeks claimed since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic on March 1, 2020.
Federal Medical Team Deployed to Honolulu to Help with COVID-19 Surge Support
The 21 personnel, primarily nurses, from the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps join 15 medical professionals from the Veterans Health Administration to help the two hospitals safely care for patients with COVID-19. The HHS team will be deployed for as long as 14 days.
Upper Kula Water Disinfectant Change Prompted by Drought Mitigation
Ongoing drought conditions have triggered operational changes for domestic water supply delivery to about 2,000 customers on the Upper Kula water system, according to the Department of Water Supply.
169 New COVID-19 Cases (158 O‘ahu, 3 Maui, 8 Hawai‘i Island), 3 Deaths
There were 169 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 158 on O‘ahu three in Maui County and eight on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll also rises to 94 with the passing of three more O‘ahu residents. Details are pending release.
Study: Mākena, Maui Among Top Relaxing Locations for Ambient Sound
Maui’s Mākena Beach is ranked number nine on a list of 50 locations on the interactive Unify Cosmos website, featuring ambient sounds from relaxing sites around the world.
Maui Business to Pitch Product at Walmart’s Virtual Open Call
Pono Chocolate in Pāʻia and three other Hawai’i businesses received official invitations to be among nearly 850 selected businesses to pitch their US manufactured products as part of Walmart’s annual “Open Call 2020” event slated for Oct. 1.
Hawai‘i Health Department Addresses Discrepancy in Hilo COVID-19 Deaths
To date, the state has confirmed three COVID-19 deaths in Hawai‘i County. Meantime, the Hilo Medical Center is reporting a total of 10 deaths, all at the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home.
Non-Resident User Fees at ‘Āhihi-Kīna‘u Natural Area Reserve Start Oct. 1
In 2018-2019, roughly 1,200 people each day visited the open portion of the reserve at Kanahena, with an additional 1,200 passing through the reserve on their way to Keone‘ō‘io (La Perouse Bay). It’s the third-most visited outdoor area on Maui, after Haleakalā National Park and ‘Īao Valley State Monument.
10-12 Foot Shark Sighted off of Ho‘okipa Beach Park, Maui
Shark warning signs were posted along the Hamakuapoko coastline on Maui after a large shark was observed in nearshore waters off of Hoʻokipa Beach Park on Wednesday afternoon.
3,433 Acres at Kamehamenui on Maui Acquired for Conservation
As the property has just been acquired, it is not yet open to public use. Over the coming year, DOFAW will add the property to the Forest Reserve System and will initiate consultation with the community to develop a management plan for the area.
100 New COVID-19 Cases (88 O‘ahu, 12 Hawai‘i Island), 3 Deaths
There were 100 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 88 on O‘ahu and 12 on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll also rises to 91 with the passing of three more O‘ahu residents. Details are pending release.
