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Hospitals Prepare for Arrival of COVID-19 Vaccine in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i’s hospitals and healthcare systems, in close coordination with the Hawai‘i Department of Health, are gearing up to ensure that they are prepared for the arrival and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Mick Fleetwood Donates Piano to Maui Health in Honor of Late Musician Willie K.
World-famous, award-winning musician Mick Fleetwood donated a Wm. Knabe & Co. Baltimore Fleetwood family piano to Maui Memorial Medical Center on behalf of late beloved musician Willie K.
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Council Unanimously Affirms Mayor’s Recommendation to Remove Maui Prosecuting Attorney
The Maui County Council today voted unanimously to affirm Mayor Michael Victorino’s recommendation to remove Don Guzman from the position of prosecuting attorney for the County of Maui.
DOH Revises Hawaiʻi Exposure Quarantine Guidance Based on CDC Recommendations
The Hawai‘i Department of Health announced that effective today it is reducing the required quarantine period of those who have been exposed to COVID-19 from 14 days to 10 days to “improve compliance without significantly increasing the risk of transmission in the community.” The new quarantine guidance does not modify any travel quarantine provided for in the governor’s proclamations related to the COVID-19 emergency.
Makawao House Fire Displaces Resident, Causes $250,000 Damage
A resident and two dogs were displaced following a house fire in Makawao early Friday morning.
Mayor Interview: Six COVID Clusters Identified on Maui, Two Consecutive Days of Double-Digit New Cases
The state Department of Health has identified six COVID-19 clusters on Maui that are currently under investigation. Three of the clusters were identified at bars or nightclubs for a total of 22 cases.
Father and Adult Son to Return to California Following COVID-19 Quarantine Arrests at Kahului Airport
A father and his adult son, both from California, are set to return to the mainland following their arrest at Maui’s Kahului Airport for alleged violation of Maui’s Rules and Orders.
Dec. 4, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 106 New Cases (73 O‘ahu, 15 Maui, 11 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Kaua‘i, 4 Out-of-State); 10 Deaths
There were 106 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 73 on O‘ahu, 15 on Maui, 11 on Hawaiʻi Island, three on Kauaʻi and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. The Maui count today included five cases in Kīhei, four in Lahaina, two in Kahului, and one each in Wailuku and Makawao.
Maui to Become First in State to Rollout AlohaSafe Alert App
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that the AlohaSafe Alert application that has undergone pilot testing on Lānaʻi and Hāna has been approved for full rollout in Maui County, making Maui County the first County in the State to utilize this resource to assist in curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Schatz Legislation Seeks to Improve the Way the Public Receives Emergency Alerts
The plan was developed following the false missile alert that was sent out across Hawaii in 2018.
Lay Day at Honolua as Waiting Period Opens for Maui Pro Presented by ROXY
“What we’re looking at in the waiting period is that there is a significant swell in a couple of days’ time, and that’s going to be the money day for us, so we’re really excited about that,” said Jessi Miley-Dyer, WSL Vice President of Tours and Competition.
No Tsunami Expected After 4.1 Mauna Loa Earthquake on Hawai‘i Island
There is no tsunami expected after a 4.1 preliminary magnitude earthquake reported at 7:44 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 on the Western Flank of Mauna Loa on Hawaiʻi Island.
Ige’s Request to Extend Federal Funding for Hawai‘i National Guard COVID-19 Assistance Approved
The funding would cover 800 soldiers and airmen, and the state has the ability to request additional funding for up to 1,300 soldiers and airmen.
High Bacteria Count Notification East of Hoaloha Park in Kahului, Maui
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has issued a high bacteria count notification and is retesting water at Kahului Harbor east of Hoaloha Park.
UPDATE: Missing Kahului Man Last Seen on Wednesday Morning
Elton Ignacio, 40, of Kahului, was last seen leaving his residence on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at approximately 8 a.m., driving away in a gray Nissan Frontier pickup truck bearing Hawaiʻi license plate #LKN573.
Dec. 3, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 144 New Cases (118 O‘ahu, 14 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 3 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 144 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 118 on O‘ahu, 14 on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island, two on Kauaʻi and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. The Maui count today included cases in Kahului, Kīhei and Lahaina.
Wisdom, World’s Oldest Known, Banded Bird, Returns to Midway Atoll
At least 69 years old, biologists have confirmed that Wisdom has laid an egg and has joined her mate in taking turns to incubate it.
$1.2M for UHERO COVID-19 Economic Recovery Research
The $1.2 million will enable UHERO, in UH Mānoa’s College of Social Sciences, to hire two full-time faculty and build capacity for applied research on the most pressing issues facing Hawaiʻi amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Honolulu Police Chief, Prosecutor and Officers Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha and his wife, former Honolulu prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, were sentenced in federal court this week to 84 months and 156 months in prison, respectively, for a range of criminal conduct, including framing their relative with a crime to conceal their own fraud.
Hawaiian Names Given to Five Species Living Within Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
“Researching old names and developing new ones for species in Papahānaumokuākea that have either lost, or never had, a Hawaiian name is an important step towards honoring Hawaiian traditions and maintaining a living culture in the Hawaiian Islands,” said OHA Ka Pouhana and CEO Dr. Sylvia Hussey.
