Maui Business

“At this time it is under investigation.  And we are doing the proper steps.  Trust me, I believe Garrett has done a great job helping us, but there are laws that still exist and has to be abided by.  At this point, let the investigation take its course.  I’m saying that we will make it a fair investigation, and whatever we can do to resolve it as quickly as possible is what I’m asking for.”

As the 50th state marks Earth Day 2020, Hawaiian Electric is sharing its 13th annual Sustainability Report, Building a Stronger Hawai‘i TOGETHER.

Team Vacation-Maui, a vacation condo rental sales and management team, has pledged more than $100,000 in free short-term accommodations to the front-line workers fighting against COVID-19.

On Saturday, April 18, a total of 454 people arrived in Hawaiʻi from out-of-state including 109 visitors and 157 residents, according to new data compiled by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. On Maui, there were 25 individuals who arrived from out-of-state including six crew members, 11 residents and eight visitors.

The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) announced that it has awarded nearly $2 million in grants to 42 local technology and manufacturing companies for fiscal year 2020 under two state programs designed to foster innovation and enable Hawaii firms to be more competitive in the global marketplace.

Hawaiian Airlines, in partnership with the grassroots community group Every1ne Hawai‘i, today chartered a cargo flight to bring 2 million face masks to Hawai‘i from China.

On Maui, there were 28 individuals who arrived from out-of-state including seven crew members, 10 residents and 11 visitors.

The equipment was delivered to the hospital this week, tested, and distributed to the floors to be used as needed. The Foundation purchased seven ventilators and the remaining three were donated by MultiCare Health System, a not-for-profit health care organization in Washington.

Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviewed chef and restaurateur Bev Gannon about the current state of the restaurant business on Maui. Bev Gannon is the owner of Gannon’s Restaurant, Hali’imaile General Store and Celebrations Maui. All her businesses are currently closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The reality is 50 to 75% of […]

Today’s guest is Dr. David Ulin, Chief Medical Director at Maui Health.  In his interview, Dr. Ulin discussed antibody testing, new requirements for the public to wear cloth masks at the hospital and ways to keep kids entertained and hone new skills.

On Wednesday, 764 people arrived in Hawai‘i including 105 visitors and 480 residents. The returning resident count is particularly high for Wednesday because it includes about 300 National Guard Soldiers who returned from a deployment. On Maui, there were 39 individuals who arrived from out-of-state including nine crew members, 23 residents and seven visitors.

The cluster of COVID-19 positive cases at Maui Memorial Medical Center has increased to 41 individuals.  State Health officials say these cases are under investigation as potentially associated with the cluster identified at the hospital and includes 26 staff members, 14 patients and one undetermined. 

Hale Makua Health Services has a newly confirmed COVID-19 positive case.  This brings the total to two individuals who are Home Health patients that are positive; and one who is a nursing home resident at the Kahului facility, who tested positive but is asymptomatic and recovering.

Governor David Ige said that while the number of new cases is promising, the state does not yet qualify for the President’s phased in reopening of the economy. He said Hawaiʻi would need a downward trajectory in cases for a 14-day period.

The Lifeline program extends access to internet and television services to low-income Americans for free or at a reduced cost.

Nick from Premier Restoration Hawai’i goes over the steps needed for structural drying and dehumidification after a water damage to a residential property. Water damage is a common concern for properties in Hawai’i due to strong storms and downpours from the tropical climate. Premier Restoration advise calling professionals to assess damages from flooding to prevent […]

Today’s guest is Dr. Lee Weiss, Regional Director of Emergency Medical Services.  In his interview, Dr. Weiss discussed how the virus is believed to have started, lack of immunity and the period of infection. 

Since the program started on Monday, April 6, at least 192 rooms were booked through the program in Maui County.  Statewide, nearly 1,000 rooms are being used including: 563 on O‘ahu; 151 on Hawai‘i Island; and 17 on Kaua‘i.

Hale Makua Health Services received word from the State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) that one Home Health patient has tested COVID-19 positive, and that one of six of our nursing home residents who were potentially exposed to COVID-19 during their stay at MMMC prior to being admitted to Hale Makua Kahului has tested positive. The nursing home resident who tested positive for COVID-19 received a negative test result on April 9, 2020.

Among the teachers speaking today was Jodi Kunimitsu a math teacher at Maui High School who is married to another educator who works at Baldwin High School.  “When we first heard about the pay cuts last night, we were extremely disappointed… We just don’t understand why we would be looked at first as far as trying to balance the budget.  It always seems like the budget is trying to be balanced on the backs of the most essential workers,” said Kunimitsu.