Maui News
Proposed Kā‘anapali Beach Restoration and Berm Enhancement Project
Beach restoration is proposed for the section of beach between Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park and Hanakaʻōʻō Point and beach berm enhancement is proposed for the section of beach between Hanakaʻōʻō Point and Puʻu Kekaʻa.
Coffee Berry Borer Pest Confirmed on Lāna‘i
The coffee berry borer or CBB pest is confirmed in wild coffee on Lānaʻi. The discovery was made in August 2020, and marks the first detection on the island of CBB, which agricultural officials call “one of the most devastating pest of coffee plants.”
Two Residents of Roselani Place Pass Away, Awaiting Coroner’s Report on Cause of Death
Two residents of the Roselani Place assisted living community on Maui who had previously tested positive for COVID-19 have since passed away. The facility is awaiting the coroner’s report in both cases to determine if the deaths were caused by COVID-19.
66 New COVID-19 Cases (59 O‘ahu, 6 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out of State), 1 Death
There were 60 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 59 on O‘ahu, six on Hawai‘i Island and one case in a resident diagnosed outside of the state. This is the third time in a week where the number of new cases statewide has dropped into the double-digits.
CARES Act Funds for Utility Bills Available Through End of Year
Since April 1, the County of Maui has committed about $10 million toward its H.E.L.P. Program in an effort to assist residents with paying for food, medicine, rent and utilities.
Bill Seeks to Extend Key 2020 Census Deadlines Due to COVID-19
The senators say delays in census operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic could result in a severe undercount of the population, specifically in native, minority and rural communities across the country.
Government Leaders Suggest Another Delay is Likely for State’s Pre-Travel Testing Program
Mayor Victorino said he supports an interisland pre-travel test, which leaders are looking at to gauge effectiveness ahead of launching a program for mainland arrivals.
2021 Lāna‘i Axis Deer Hunting Season Canceled
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife announced the cancellation of the 2021 Lāna‘i Axis Deer season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing and Mask Distribution, Wednesday, Sept. 16, on Moloka‘i
Drive-through COVID-19 testing and a mask distribution will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mitchell Pauʻole Community Center on Molokaʻi.
47th Annual Maui County Senior Fair to Be Held Virtually
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. announced that the 47th annual Maui County Senior Fair will be held virtually on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at 10 a.m. via Zoom, Facebook live stream and AKAKU channel 54 broadcast.
State Announces CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Reimbursement Availability
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced Monday the availability of funds to reimburse state and local government entities and certain non-profits for unemployment insurance benefits.
UH Campuses Earn Ranking in U.S. News and World Report
UH Hilo was named as the nation’s most ethnically diverse campus. UH West Oʻahu ranked No. 3 among top U.S. public schools in the West and No. 16 among best regional colleges in the West. In addition, UH West Oʻahu is the No. 7 best college for veterans and No. 23 in top performers for social mobility.
Hawaiian Language Keyboard Developed by UH Maui Professor is Released by Google
University of Hawai‘i Maui College Assistant Professor Dr. Keola Donaghy has developed and Google has just released a Hawaiian language keyboard extension for users of the Chome OS operating system.
80 New COVID-19 Cases (70 O‘ahu, 3 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island), No New Deaths
There were 80 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 70 on O‘ahu, three in Maui County and seven on Hawai‘i Island. Maui had three additional cases today, with the cumulative total rising to 378. The latest cases on Maui are all in rural outlying areas, however specifics are not available.
Mayor Interview: Team to Meet with Poi By The Pound
Mayor Victorino notes that some local businesses are not qualifying for small business grant programs because they exceed revenue thresholds currently in place. “We had to set thresholds because I wanted this money to go to our small local businesses, not to some big conglomerate someplace else… we’re committed to help our local businesses, our small mom and pops wherever possible.”
Hawai‘i Telescope Discovery Points Toward Signs of Life on Venus
The discovery of molecules in the high clouds of Venus could point to signs of extra-terrestrial “aerial” life, according to a new study that utilized data collected from the James Clark Maxwell Telescope on Hawaiʻi Island.
HIDOE Expands Hawai‘i Keiki Health Services to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
This expands the current team of 23 nurses for a total of 38 nurses available to work with HIDOE in collaboration with the state Department of Health.
UH Researcher Discovers Susceptibility Genes for Pancreatic Cancer
A study published Wednesday by a University of Hawai’i Cancer Center researcher, Lang Wu, identified six novel susceptibility genes for pancreatic risk. Pancreatic cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality in Hawai’i and the study will help researchers implement risk assessment strategies to improve pancreatic cancer outcomes.
Moloka‘i Grab-And-Go Meal Service Modified After COVID-19 Case Involving High School Employee
Grab-and-go Meal Service on Molokaʻi is being modified as a precaution after confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case involving a Molokaʻi High School employee.
Second Member of Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s Security Detail Tests Positive for COVID-19
As of Sunday, Sept. 13, the two deputy sheriffs and Lt. Gov. Green are the only confirmed positive cases in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. The remaining 11 office employees have been tested. One test result was negative and the others are pending results.
