Maui Discussion
Images: March for Justice in South Maui
June 14, 2020 · 6:10 AM UTC
A string of peaceful demonstrations and paddle out events have been held over last two weeks throughout the islands.
VIDEO: Real Talk with Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s Executive Director, Rod Antone
June 12, 2020 · 4:43 PM UTC
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s executive director, Rod Antone sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and MauiNow director, Jack Dugan to answer questions about the current state of Maui’s hotel and lodging industry during the coronavirus pandemic. The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) represents Maui County’s visitor industry on policymaking and industry-related issues […]
George Floyd Vigil on Maui Sends Message: “Come Let The Healing Begin”
June 4, 2020 · 10:34 PM UTC
Organizers said, “It is time to move toward healing. It is time to move toward forgiveness. It is time to move toward love. It is time to love ourselves.”
Maui Peaceful Paddle Out for George Floyd
June 1, 2020 · 5:03 AM UTC
A peaceful Paddle Out for George Floyd was held just before sunset on the West shores of Maui on Sunday in a show of unity amid tensions nationally over the man’s death at the hands of a police officer.
VIDEO: Black Lives Matter Maui Rally Seeks Unity and Peace
May 30, 2020 · 10:59 PM UTC
The peaceful demonstration, which began at 10 a.m., included a line of individuals holding signs and chanting “I can’t breathe,” as passing motorists honked horns. The rally comes on the heels of the May 25th death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the ongoing protests that have followed.
Maui Now COVID-19 Audience Survey: The Results
May 21, 2020 · 10:10 PM UTC
Last week, we put out a “call-to-action” to our readers asking how they feel about the COVID-19 pandemic. There was strong participation with more than 2,000 verified responses. This was an over 400% increase in participation from our April survey.
The Results are In! How Maui feels about the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 6, 2020 · 9:59 PM UTC
To gain a better understanding of how the Maui community feels about the COVID-19 pandemic, we recently put out a survey. Here are the results.
UPDATE: Flower Deliveries Approved for Mother’s Day
April 28, 2020 · 12:16 AM UTC
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today sent a letter to Governor David Ige saying he hopes residents will be able to call or go online to place flower deliver orders for Mother’s Day on May 10, 2020. Under the Governor’s Sixth Supplementary Proclamation, county mayors must now seek approval before issuing any emergency rules, orders or proclamations.
Letter: Mayor Victorino Urges Governor to Reconsider Rules Related to Exercise on the Beach
April 19, 2020 · 7:36 AM UTC
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today sent a letter to Governor Ige urging him to reconsider or clarify rules “to expressly allow exercise activities to occur on the beaches.” The letter comes on the heels of Governor Ige’s latest proclamation that includes an order that closes all state beaches.
Op-Ed: Councilmember Tamara Paltin Calls for More Transparency Amid Covid-19
April 12, 2020 · 8:02 AM UTC
Op-Ed: Maui Councilmember Tamara Paltin Calls for More Transparency Amid Covid-19: “Transparency is key! People need to be able to trust leadership on all levels and in every arena, and leadership needs to be held accountable for the decisions they make.”
Op-Ed: Yuki Lei Sugimura Wants County Manager Proposal “Properly Vetted” by Charter Commission
April 11, 2020 · 4:33 AM UTC
“In the interest of open government and to allow meaningful community deliberation, dealing with a proposal that makes wide-ranging changes to our County Charter (which is unrelated to the public health crisis) is not prudent or fair to the community when safety and well-being is a primary focus.”
LETTER: Maui Mom-and-Pop Store Extends Act of Aloha Amid Visitor Uncertainty
March 24, 2020 · 9:08 PM UTC
LETTER: “This man’s action, generosity and aloha made our month. He didn’t know me. He knew I was a visitor. But gave it to us regardless.”
A Message from Hawaiian Electric President and CEO Scott Seu
March 19, 2020 · 7:41 PM UTC
Hawaiian Electric President and CEO Scott Seu issued an open letter to customers today in light of the rapidly changing environment surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, the company announced it would suspend service disconnections for 30 days “so customers who are financially challenged by the coronavirus pandemic don’t have to worry about losing electric service.”
Senator English Thankful For Closure of Hāna Highway to Non-Residents
March 19, 2020 · 6:11 PM UTC
Senator J. Kalani English (D-Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lānaʻi and Kaho‘olawe) thanked Governor David Ige for implementing his recommendation to close the Hāna Highway to non-residents to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and Mayor Mike Victorino for closing the back side county road through Kaupō to non-residents.
Rep. DeCoite: Open Letter to Visitors, Tourist and Tour Operators In Rural Maui
March 17, 2020 · 8:32 AM UTC
Rep. Lynn DeCoite issued an open letter on Monday evening to visitors, tourists and tour operators in the East Maui community of Hāna, and the outer islands of Moloka‘i and Lana‘i. The letter asks visitors and tours to do their part to help keep communities healthy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ask the Mayor: ‘Why Are Cruise Ships Still Allowed to Come to Hawai’i During the Coronavirus Pandemic?’
March 15, 2020 · 10:28 PM UTC
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions
Ask the Mayor: Matson Operations
March 15, 2020 · 10:27 PM UTC
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.
Ask the Mayor: School Still Open Amid Coronavirus Concerns
March 15, 2020 · 10:19 PM UTC
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.
BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE: Rising Sun Solar Makes Commitment to Public Health Guidelines
March 13, 2020 · 10:15 AM UTC
Maui-based Rising Sun Solar issued an open letter assuring customers and the community at large of the company’s commitment to follow public health emergency guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ask The Mayor: Packages Shipped From China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
March 8, 2020 · 10:01 PM UTC
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions.