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De Fries is the First Native Hawaiian Appointed as CEO of Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority today announced the selection of John De Fries as its new President and CEO. He replaces Chris Tatum who retired from the post on Aug. 31, 2020. Keith Regan, (formerly of Maui) HTA’s chief administrative officer, has been serving as interim president and CEO.
$27 Million In New Federal Funding Secured for Native Hawaiian Education
Hawai‘i will receive $26,992,923 in new federal funding to support grants under the Native Hawaiian Education Program. The funding was awarded to 23 Native Hawaiian educational programs across the state.
RAM: Maui Median Home Price Down 3.2% to $799,000
The Realtors Association of Maui reports that healthy housing demand and limited inventory will continue to create “significant tailwinds” in the near term for the housing market.
272 Tested in COVID-19 Drive-Through on Moloka‘i
The County of Maui reported 272 tests conducted during today’s COVID-19 Drive-Through clinic at the Mitchell Pauʻole Community Center on Molokaʻi.
Gov. Ige Announces Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program
Governor David Ige announced the launch of a new program that will provide federal assistance for Hawai‘i renters at risk of eviction for non-payment of rent because of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
O‘ahu’s Stay-at-Home Work-from-Home Order is Extended to Sept. 24
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that the Governor has granted his request to extend his Stay-At-Home/Work-from-Home order for O‘ahu for two more weeks through Sept. 24, 2020.
Senate Special Committee Calls for Pre-Testing Pilot Program for Travel Between Neighbor Island Counties
Members of the Hawai‘i State Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 sent a letter to Governor David Ige calling for neighbor island counties to serve as Pilot Program testing sites for exclusive travel between neighbor island counties.
Roselani Place COVID-19 Cases Rise to 47 Total Since Aug. 15
The number of COVID-19 positive cases at the Roselani Place assisted living community is now 47–including 28 staff and 19 residents. The case count increased from 27 on Aug. 27 to 47 on Sept. 7, following routine testing.
66 New COVID-19 Cases (58 O‘ahu, 2 Maui, 6 Hawai‘i Island), 2 Deaths
There were 66 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 58 on O‘ahu, two on Maui and six on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll also rises to 88 with the passing of two more residents– one on the island of O‘ahu and one on Maui.
Maui Cattle Company Offers COVID-Friendly Drive-Up Sale on Friday
Maui Cattle Company, a local business founded in 2002, hosts their third drive-up sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at their facility located at 106 South Kāne Street (between Kahului Foodland and Sysco) in Kahului.
Video Shows Just How Close Last Week’s Wildfire Came to Maui Animal Shelter
Animal Care Attendant Mahie Spenser shot video of the evacuation above, capturing the dramatic moment when a helicopter dropped water on flames burning next to the shelter as staff raced out of the driveway.
‘Love Has Won’ Cult Intercepted at Kahului Airport, Rerouted to Colorado
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino confirmed today that members of the “Love Has Won” cult were intercepted at Kahului Airport on Sunday afternoon and hours later took a flight to San Francisco and on to Colorado.
105 New COVID-19 Cases (90 O‘ahu, 4 Maui, 11 Hawai‘i Island), 1 More Death
There were 105 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 90 on O‘ahu, four on Maui and 11 on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll also rises to 86 with the passing of one more resident on the island of O‘ahu.
Maui Police Make 10 DUI Arrests, Issue 26 citations at Weekend Roadblocks
The Maui Police Department Traffic Division made 10 DUI arrests and issued 26 citations during sobriety checkpoints held over the Labor Day weekend.
Schatz Calls For Immediate Federal Intervention Into COVID-19 Outbreak at Hilo Veterans Home
With five deaths, and 46 residents and 18 staff members testing positive for COVID-19, US Sen. Brian Schatz is raising urgent concerns about infection control practices and staff capacity to contain the outbreak at the Yukio Okutsu Veterans State Home in Hilo.
164 New COVID-19 Cases (147 O‘ahu, 3 Maui, 14 Hawai‘i Island), 1 More Death
There were 164 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 147 on O‘ahu, three on Maui and 14 on Hawai‘i Island.
Small Demonstration Against Temptation Island Filming Urges Government Leaders to “Protect Hawai‘i”
A small sign waving demonstration was held on Aug. 29 by the same group, calling the approval a “double standard” saying they would like to see the same protocols available to Maui residents, ideally all people traveling to Maui.
221 New COVID-19 Cases (191 O‘ahu, 5 Maui, 24 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out of State), 3 More Deaths
There were 221 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 191 on O‘ahu, five on Maui, 24 on Hawai‘i Island and one in a resident who was diagnosed outside of the state. Also, as a result of updated information, one case from Honolulu was removed from the counts.
Overturned Vehicle: Mid-Day Accident Slows Traffic on Honoapi‘ilani Highway
Emergency crews are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway. Witnesses say a car flipped on the “Pali” section of Honoapiʻilani Highway on Kahului side of the tunnel. Traffic remained open in both directions, but motorists experienced delays while the accident was cleared.
UPDATE: 450 Customers Have Power Restored in Pā‘ia, After Four Power Poles Are Downed
Based on early assessments, it appears one pole came down along Baldwin Avenue between Pāʻia Mill Road and Kona Road and snagged power lines that brought down three other poles.
