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Maui United Way Announces New Board Chair
The Board of Directors for Maui United Way has elected Simon Poole of Goodfellow Brothers Inc. as their new Board Chair. Poole has been on the MUW board since 2019.
Governor, First Lady, Cabinet and Staff Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
The governor, first lady, cabinet and staff received the Moderna vaccine and are scheduled for their second dose in late March.
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Hawai‘i To Receive Nearly $14 Million To Improve Public Housing
More than 4,300 families across Hawai‘i live in federal public housing units that could receive funding from this grant.
South Dakota Visitor Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Rules Relating to Quarantine
A visitor from South Dakota was arrested on Maui over the weekend for alleged violation of rules and orders relating to travel quarantine.
Emergency Program to Assist with Losses Due to Excessive Deer Populations
An emergency assistance program has opened for farming and ranching operations that have suffered losses due to excessive deer populations on Molokaʻi and Maui.
Gov. Ige Orders Flags Lowered in Memory of More Than 500,000 Americans Lost to COVID-19
The US marks a half-million COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began–including 431 in Hawai‘i.
Feb. 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 52 New Cases (21 O‘ahu, 28 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i)
There were 52 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 21 on O‘ahu, 28 on Maui, two on Hawaiʻi Island, and one on Kauaʻi.
Landing Fees Temporarily Waived for Commercial Passenger Flights to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Airports Division is waiving landing fees for scheduled commercial passenger service to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi in response to decreased service due to the economic impacts of the ongoing pandemic.
American Hotel & Lodging Association Lauds CDC Vaccination Update Prioritizing Hotel Workers Under Phase 1C
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its vaccine prioritization to include “Traveler Accommodation” under the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Categories of Essential Workers.
One Ton of Used Maui Tennis Balls Find New Life
The recycling of 2,000 pounds of used Maui tennis balls has prevented a significant quantity of non-decomposable, methane producing rubber waste from ending up in our Maui landfill
Feb. 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 68 New Cases (33 O‘ahu, 28 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Out-of-State)
There were 68 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 33 on O‘ahu, 28 on Maui, four on Hawaiʻi Island, and three in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Feb. 20, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 59 New Cases (35 O‘ahu, 12 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 10 Out-of-State)
There were 59 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 35 on O‘ahu, 12 on Maui, two on Hawaiʻi Island, and 10 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Endangered Person
The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s help with any information pertaining to the whereabouts of Chad Tolman, 40, whose whereabouts are presently unknown within the County of Maui.
Health Department Prepares to Open COVID-19 Vaccinations to Those 70 and Older
Hawai‘i State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char today announced that the state will soon open COVID-19 vaccinations to those 70 and older. Currently, kūpuna 75 and older are eligible to get vaccinated.
Feb. 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 50 New Cases (22 O‘ahu, 22 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 22 on O‘ahu, 22 on Maui, two on Hawaiʻi Island, and four in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Rhode Island Woman Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Rules and Orders
A 32-year-old Rhode Island woman was arrested on Maui on Wednesday for alleged violation of rules and orders related to travel quarantine.
UPDATE: 26-Year-Old California Woman Dies in East Maui Flash Flood at Waioka
A 26-year-old woman from Vista, California died during a flash flood at Waioka Pond in Hāna, Maui.
Blessing ceremony held for new Wailuku Parking Structure
The new four-level parking structure will feature a total of 428 parking stalls, EV charging stations, high ceilings and lighting for better visibility, two elevators, and it will be ADA compliant. The facility was also designed to support farmers markets and festivals on the ground level.
Mainland Couple Grants $400,000 to Help Grand Wailea Workers on Maui
A mainland couple, who frequently visits the Valley Isle, donated $400,000 toward the Maui Mālama Project to assist workers at the Grand Wailea Maui with rent/mortgage, utility, child care and other expenses.
Feb. 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 67 New Cases (45 O‘ahu, 8 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Moloka‘i, 1 Kauai, 5 Out-of-State); 1 Death
There were 67 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 45 on O‘ahu, eight on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Moloka‘i, one on Kaua‘i, and five in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.









