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Tough Emotions and More Citations on Anniversary of Sacred Falls Tragedy
While patrolling the long-closed Sacred Falls state park, DOCARE Officer Fagota Tataipu Jr. recalled the Mother’s Day tragedy more than 20 years ago.
Realtors Association of Maui Members Step Up To Help Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
“In times of crisis and with so much uncertainty, it is truly a measure of a person that places others’ needs before self,” said 2019-20 RAM President Mike Trotto. “Our members demonstrate this commitment to the community each and every day by their unselfish acts of kindness and dedication to the people in need here in Maui.”
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 631: Maui Total is 117
As of noon on Saturday, May 9, 2020, there are 631 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with three new cases in the state, according to the state Department of Health. To date, 551 people have recovered including 88 in Maui County. The state Department of Health notes that the cases that have died and one case that has left the jurisdiction have been removed from these counts. Maui County’s count is up by one from yesterday. Of the 117 cases in Maui County, at least 88 have been released from isolation, and 22 have required hospitalization.
Hawai‘i Senate COVID-19 Committee Reports Travel Quarantine Will Likely be Extended
The Hawai‘i State Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 discussed CARES Act aid, the likely extension of the 14-day travel quarantine, and increased costs associated with airport operations amid the ongoing pandemic.
Reopening Reminders for Retail on Maui
Retail stores and certain retail stores in shopping malls are allowed to open on Maui on Monday, May 11, but must follow modifications required for reopening.
Maui’s Kama‘āina First Program to Launch June 1, Local Business Participation Sought
The program, which plans to launch June 1, gives local residents an opportunity to take advantage of deals on food, services and products while supporting local businesses impacted by COVID-19 in Maui County.
Mayor: Maui Could Potentially Receive $66.6 Million in CARES Act Funding
Maui Mayor Victorino said “Maui could potentially receive $66.6 million” in Federal CARES Act funding to assist in COVID-19 response efforts.
Grand Wailea Gifts 800 Team Members with Groceries for Mother’s Day
Today, more than 800 team members received fresh groceries to make homemade Mother’s Day meals. Today’s effort continues Grand Wailea’s “Share and Care” initiative to support Maui families.
Kīhei Brush Fire Burns 1/4 Acre, Mop-Up Should Be Completed Shortly
A brush fire on the makai side of the Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei on Maui has burned an estimated quarter acre of brush since it was first reported at around 3:03 p.m. on Friday, May 8.
Want to Report Violations of the 14 Day Visitor Quarantine? There’s a Hotline for That
Here on Maui, the Maui Visitor’s Bureau is operating a hotline for people to report violations of the 14-day visitor quarantine. The number to call is (808) 468-9952.
State Pays Out $140,300,082 in Unemployment Insurance Benefits Over Past Week
The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has distributed a total of $140,300,082 in unemployment insurance benefits over the past week.
Study: Hawai‘i Tops in Nation for COVID-19 Response and Testing
NPR reports that only nine states have exceeded testing minimums estimated by Harvard and are mostly lower population states: Alaska, Hawai‘i, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
For First Time in Eight Weeks, No New Coronavirus Cases in Hawai‘i
For the first time in eight weeks, there have been no new reported cases of coronavirus in Hawaiʻi. The state’s total count remains unchanged from yesterday at 629 confirmed positive individuals.
Hamai Appliance and Ogo Food Truck Serve Up 200 Lunches to Kaiser Clinics on Maui
Maui’s Hamai Appliance and Ogo Food Truck served up more than 200 lunches for two Kaiser Clinics in Central Maui on Monday. The two companies joined forces to thank medical workers for their ongoing efforts to keep Maui safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salvation Army Joins Partners in Kahului Food Distribution, Saturday, May 9 in Kahului
The Salvation Army hosts a special Mother’s Day weekend emergency drive through food distribution event on Maui this Saturday, May 9 at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, starting at 9 a.m.
Hawai‘i Emergency Laulima Partnership Program on Maui Still Accepting Applications
MEO has processed 1,677 applications for financial assistance through the program, for a total of $707,000 in assistance. The County of Maui allocated $2 million in general funds to the program.
LIVE STREAM/End Of Day Recap: Maui Gears Up for Retail Reopening on Monday
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provides his daily update on COVID-19 response in Maui County and offers some insight as businesses prepare for a phased reopening of retail stores on Monday, May 11.
Hawai‘i Legislature to Reconvene on May 11 After Nearly 2 Month Recess
The session is expected to last at least six legislative days and will focus on stabilizing the state budget and budget-related bills in anticipation of a $1 billion shortfall in state revenues. “We are reconvening the session because the immediate priority is to stabilize the state budget so that we can avoid drastic cuts and furloughs,” said Speaker Saiki.
Unemployment Update: 141,077 Claims Processed, Additional 84,500 Under Review
In total, the state has processed 141,077 claims as of yesterday (May 6, 2020)–that is just shy of 63% of the total number of claims received. Of the claims that have been processed to date, 100,602 claims were paid out–that represents just under 72%. The residual amount of 40,000 are claims that were denied. The state currently has in process 84,510 claims, which is the priority at this time.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 629 (3 New Cases): Maui Total is 116
As of noon on Thursday, May 7, 2020, there are 629 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 3 new cases on the island of Oʻahu. The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reports that there were 565 individuals released from isolation; and 74 cases that have required hospitalization. Maui County’s count remain unchanged from yesterday. Of the 116 cases in Maui County, at least 93 have been released from isolation, and 17 have required hospitalization. As of today, there were more than 37,712 individuals tested by clinical and state laboratories. Of that number, 37,083 were returned negative. In Maui County, a total of 6,691 tests were returned negative to date. To date, there have been 17 COVID-19 related deaths in Hawaiʻi, including 11 on Oʻahu and 6 in Maui County.
