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Hawaiian Electric Opens Three electric vehicle fast chargers on Maui
Three new electric vehicle fast-charging stations are now open to the public at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Central Maui, Piʻilani Village Shopping Center in South Maui and Lahaina Aquatic Center in West Maui, Hawaiian Electric announced today.
Hawai‘i Generates $745 Million from 8 National Parks Sites Annually
In Hawaiʻi, 4,929,610 people visited eight national park sites annually, which generate $745,000,000 in revenue for the state per year.
Schatz: Hawai‘i to Receive $1.7 Billion from a New $900B COVID-19 Stimulus Package
Today, Sen. Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that Hawai‘i will receive at least $1.7 billion in estimated funding from a new $900 billion COVID-19 relief package.
Ash Fallout from Kīlauea Eruption Low for Kaʻū and South Kona
The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency says ash fallout from the eruption at Kīlauea is low for Kaʻū and South Kona.
HI-EMA Reminds Residents to Avoid Gatherings of Five or More
Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is strongly urging residents to avoid gatherings of five or more people during the holidays, as COVID-19 positive case counts continue to surge across the country.
Tyler Wright Wins Maui Pro; John John Florence Wins Pipe Masters
In a historic day for surfing, Tyler Wright of Australia won the Maui Pro presented by ROXY, the first women’s World Surf League Championship Tour competition to ever take place at the legendary Banzai Pipeline on Oʻahu’s North Shore. Meantime, Haleʻiwa native John John Florence of Hawaiʻi won the Billabong Pipe Masters.
Eruption at Kīlauea Summit Caldera
The HVO reports an eruption has commenced within Kīlauea’s summit caldera, sending fountains of lava 164 feet high at the easternmost vent.
Founder’s Day Virtual Tribute Brings Together Kamehameha Schools Community
Kamehameha Schools’ annual Founder’s Day service turned into a virtual commemoration this year, marking Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s birthday on Saturday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 20, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 204 New Cases (180 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 13 Hawai‘i Island); 1 Death
There were 204 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 180 on O‘ahu, 11 on Maui and 13 on Hawaiʻi Island.
Finals Day Called ON at Maui Pro and Billabong Pipe Masters
For the first time in Championship Tour history, women will compete at the world-famous Banzai Pipeline to complete the final rounds of the Maui Pro presented by ROXY. The Maui event was moved to Oʻahu after a fatal shark bite incident at Honolua Bay on Tuesday, Dec. 8 involving a recreational surfer.
Dec. 19, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 156 New Cases (116 O‘ahu, 14 Maui, 21 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 4 Out-of-State)
There were 156 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 116 on O‘ahu, 14 on Maui, 21 on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. According to the latest mapping updates provided by the state Department of Health there were six cases in Lahaina, three in Wailuku, and two each in Makawao and Spreckelsville.
HSTA Files Labor Board Complaint Over Illegal Furloughs
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Friday filed a prohibited practice complaint with the Hawaiʻi Labor Relations Board, challenging the state’s imposition of furloughs, which affects more than 13,000 HSTA members starting Jan. 4.
Maui Film Festival Goes Virtual with 74 Eclectic Films from Hawaiʻi and Around the World
The 21st Maui Film Festival went from under the stars to virtual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic with 74 films from 25 countries.
Former Maui Woman Arrested for Alleged Quarantine Violation; has Volunteered to Leave Island
A former resident of Maui was arrested for alleged violation of rules and orders relating to travel quarantine.
County Cancels Friday Night Drive Through Christmas Event; Saturday Event to Proceed Weather Permitting
The County of Maui has canceled its Drive Through Christmas event fronting the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku for tonight, Friday, Dec. 18. The drive through event tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 19, will be expanded with a start time of 5 p.m., and will conclude at 8 p.m., weather permitting.
Rep. DeCoite Working with State to Address “Rampant Numbers” of Deer Carcasses on Moloka‘i
“With the current drought conditions, we are all seeing why the management of the deer population is so integral to our island’s ecosystem and along with the health of our community,” said Rep. DeCoite.
Dec. 18, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 130 New Cases (105 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 6 Out-of-State); 1 Deaths
There were 130 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 11 on Maui. According to the latest mapping updates provided by the state Department of Health there were six cases in Wailuku, three cases in Kīhei, two in Lahaina, and one case each in Kahului, Kula and Spreckelsville. Since only 11 new infections were documented today, three of the cases would have been from outstanding previous reports.
UH: Shark Involved in Fatal Maui Incident Believed to Have Been 14-Foot Tiger Shark
Using new DNA barcoding technology, researchers at the University of Hawai‘i have determined a tiger shark caused fatal injuries to a 56-year-old Nāpili man, who was bitten at Maui’s Honolua Bay on Dec. 8. Separately, by measuring bite marks on the surfer’s board, they have determined the shark was approximately 14.3-feet-long.
Alleged Pistol in Accidental Gunshot Incident was a Maui Police Department Issued Gun
The alleged pistol used in an incident involving an accidental shooting in Waiehu last weekend, is believed to be a Maui Police Department gun, police said today.
Mayor Supports Possible Use of War Memorial Stadium for UH Football Games
“I am open to entertaining the notion of War Memorial Stadium hosting UH football games. It would be a great opportunity for our local college football fans to cheer the Rainbow Warrior football team here at home on Maui.
