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Maui police are responding to a motor vehicle accident along the Honoapiʻilani Highway near Papalaua (between Mile 11-12). The pickup truck reportedly hit a tree and flipped over. The vehicle was off to the side of the road. The incident was reported at around 6:09 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Wednesday’s cleaning of the Kīhei DMVL office was attributed to precautions related to a COVID-19 interaction at the facility on Tuesday.  

An estimated 4,300 acres was charred in the Hāliʻimaile fire that started early Wednesday morning. Containment is now 75%. There are 25 Maui Fire personnel on scene this afternoon, including air support from the department’s Air 1 and Air 2 helicopters.

The approximately 3,000-acre fire remains about a half mile away and does not pose any immediate threat. Fire crews continue to work on-scene and police are ready to respond, if needed.

A brush fire is burning in the Pāʻia area. The Maui Emergency Management Agency issued a notification at 10:04 p.m. (7.8.20) for Skill Village residents to “prepare your families, pets, and residences for possible evacuation if notified. Monitor for additional information and be prepared for possible evacuation.”

There are 23 new COVID-19 cases reported for Hawaiʻi today, including–20 new cases on the island of Oʻahu, two on Maui and one on Hawaiʻi Island.  This brings the statewide count to 1,094 cases in Hawaiʻi over the course of the pandemic. To date, 811 people (75.4%) have recovered including 116 (93.5%) recovery in Maui County. There are currently 264 active cases in the state, including eight on Maui.

Maui fire crews are responding to a fire reported below Hāli‘imaile Road along Haleakalā Highway. Residents report seeing the glow of the fire from nearby communities.

A four-foot long live ball python snake was captured in Hilo early Monday morning by an American Medical Response ambulance crew.

Maui police issued three citations for fireworks violations during a Forth of July enforcement detail held over the weekend. Police also generated 18 cases and recovered 26 aerial fireworks that were submitted as evidence.

Governor David Ige discusses the latest COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi. Governor David Ige and State health officials will discuss and answer questions about recent COVID-19 cases and the state’s continued contact tracing efforts.

Six proposals to reform the structure of Maui County’s government will be considered for passage on first reading on Friday at 9 a.m. The resolutions that advance on first reading this Friday will be heard by the council for second and final reading on July 24.

There are 41 new COVID-19 cases reported for Hawaiʻi today–38 on the island of Oʻahu, two on Kauaʻi and one on Hawaiʻi Island–marking the largest single day increase in cases since the pandemic began.

The resorts will host drive-through food distribution events in South and West Maui on Friday, July 10, where employee volunteers will organize and distribute approximately 2,000 care packages.

The new Lahaina store at 335 Keawe Street, Space B114 is open Mondays through Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

Two affordable housing projects on Maui–Kahului Lani Phase I in Kahului and Kaiwahine Village in Kīhei–opened amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

Maui police released surveillance video of an attempted vehicle theft caught on video in Māʻalaea during an incident that occurred at around midnight on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

The Maui Fire Department conducts a live fire wildland training exercise today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. just south of Haleakalā Highway and west of Keahua Road.  

HB2502, HD1 SD2 authorizes the state Department of Health to screen, test, and monitor travelers for COVID-19 upon declaration by the Governor that such actions are required. The bill also provides funding to hotels to conduct testing for employees, and establishes a travelers screening special fund utilizing funds from the Transient Accommodations Tax.

Governor David Ige today outlines how COVID-19 has impacted the state’s finances.  Joining him are Lieutenant Governor Josh Green with an update on the state’s healthcare system capacity and Dr. Bruce Anderson from the state Department of Health with an update on the latest case numbers.

There are seven new COVID-19 cases reported for Hawaiʻi today–six on the island of Oʻahu and one on Hawaiʻi Island–bringing the statewide count to 1,030 cases in Hawaiʻi over the course of the pandemic.   To date, 781 people (77.2%) have recovered including 115 (94.2%) recovery in Maui County. There are currently 230 active cases in the state, including seven on Maui.