Maui News
12 Hawaiʻi Health Centers Eligible for More COVID-19 Vaccines for Underserved Communities
Twelve health centers across Hawai‘i have been selected by federal agencies to participate in a COVID-19 program aimed at providing more vaccines to those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
March 11, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 60 Cases (30 O‘ahu, 18 Maui, 8 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 60 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 30 on O‘ahu, 18 on Maui, eight on Hawai‘i Island, and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state.
10 Year Anniversary of 2011 Japan Earthquake and Hawai‘i Tsunami
Ten years ago on March 11, 2011, at 2:46 p.m. Japan local time, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake occurred off the northeastern coast of Honshu, Japan, that generated a devastating tsunami.
Hui No Ke Ola Pono Begins Administering Moderna Vaccines
The Hui No Ke Ola Pono Hawaiian Health Care Center at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku started administration of COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents this week.
NY Man Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation Related to Quarantine
A New York man was arrested on Maui on Tuesday for alleged violation of rules and orders relating to travel quarantine.
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Available Across Hawai‘i, Demand Greater than Supply
The Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine is now available across the state, but demand is still greater than supply. Therefore, only people age 70 and older and those in phase 1a and 1b of the vaccination plan are currently eligible, according to state health officials.
AARP Hawaiʻi Questionnaire Shows Working Kūpuna Getting Vaccinated, Many Frustrated
About 94 percent of kūpuna 75 years-old or older responding to AARP Hawaiʻi’s online vaccine questionnaire say they have received at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, suggesting that the state’s effort to vaccinate kūpuna has been successful in reaching those who are computer-literate.
4.2 Mauna Loa Earthquake Had No Apparent Effect on Hawaiʻi Volcanoes
The USGS “Did you feel it?” service received more than 300 felt reports within the first hour of the earthquake, including reports from Kula on Maui, as well as parts of Oʻahu and Kauaʻi.
Entangled Humpback Whale Freed of Gear off Lahaina, Maui
An entangled subadult humpback whale was freed of gear by a team of trained responders off Lahaina, Maui on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
10th Bayanihan Food Distribution in Kahului Set for March 13
The 10th Bayanihan Food Distribution for the public will be Saturday, March 13, starting at 9 am, at the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului.
March 10, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 48 Cases (29 O‘ahu, 9 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 5 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
The state Department of Health reports that there were 48 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 29 on O‘ahu, nine on Maui, five on Hawai‘i Island, and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state.
US House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package; $6.1 Billion Coming to Hawai‘i
The US House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package today that includes at least $6.1 billion in estimated funding for Hawai‘i.
Maui’s National Farmworker Jobs Program Now Accepting Applications
Maui Economic Opportunity’s National Farmworker Jobs Program — an educational, employment and training program administered by the US Department of Labor — is accepting applications across Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiian Airlines Launches Long Beach-Maui Service Today
Hawaiian Airlines today began nonstop service between Long Beach and Kahului, Maui, welcoming Southern California travelers onboard with the convenience of a second daily flight to Hawai‘i.
U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self-Storage to Hawai‘i Flood Victims
Storage company, U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage to Hawaiʻi residents impacted by recent extensive flooding.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Reminds Residents to Prepare Now for Disasters
With the recent severe weather and consequent flooding across Hawaiʻi serving as a stark reminder that disasters can strike at any time, the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency is encouraging every citizen to take steps now to prepare for emergencies to protect ohana and property.
Flood Watch Extended Through Friday Afternoon
“A low west of Kauaʻi will keep the atmosphere moist and unstable, maintaining the potential for locally heavy rainfall,” according to the NWS forecast.
Third Hawaiʻi Commercial Rent Survey Reinforces Urgent Need for Relief
The results of the Third Hawaiʻi Commercial Rent Survey with National Overlay show the commercial rent situation continues to worsen for businesses in Hawaiʻi and across the country due to the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maui Mayor Assesses Haʻikū Damage in Daylight: Reminded of “Sheer Power of Fast-Moving Water”
“When you see flood damage in the light of day, it’s a reminder of the sheer power of fast-moving water. We are so fortunate there were no reported deaths or injuries. I want to publicly thank our first responders who did heroic work under very dangerous conditions.”
State of Emergency Declared as Heavy Rains Pummel Hawaiian Islands
Governor David Ige on Tuesday evening signed an emergency declaration for the entire state as heavy rains resulted in flooding and landslides. There were also fears of dam failure, prompting evacuations in Haʻikū on Maui on Monday and Haleʻiwa on Oʻahu on Tuesday.
