Maui News
167 New COVID-19 Cases (142 O‘ahu, 4 Maui, 21 Hawai‘i Island), 2 Deaths
Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 96 with the passing of two more O‘ahu residents. Details are pending release. Maui had four additional cases today, with the cumulative total rising to 367. The latest cases on Maui included one case each in Wailuku, Kahului and Lahaina, and one case in one of the outlying remote communities of Maui County.
Mayor Interview: Maui Cases Leveling Off, but Weekend Gatherings Concerning
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino expressed frustration with parties that were held over the holiday weekend despite continued warnings to refrain from gatherings.
Maui Health Update with Dr. Vijak Ayasanonda
This week’s guest is Dr. Vijak Ayasanonda from the Maui Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Ayasanonda, who is an emergency room physician at the Maui hospital, answers questions about hospital capacity, what the hospital is doing differently during this second wave of infection and why antigen testing is now included in DOH totals.
Gov. Ige Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Sept. 11 – Patriot Day
This action will mark Patriot Day, in honor of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Schatz: VA Health Team Mobilized, Heading To Hilo As Early As Today
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has mobilized a team of infection control experts, nurses and other health care professionals to provide immediate support and help contain a COVID-19 outbreak at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo.
Maui Crime Aug. 30 to Sept. 5: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to nine burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts and 10 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, 2020.
$3 Billion in Unemployment Benefits Issued Since the Onset of COVID-19 in March
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations updated its unemployment insurance claims information, including paying $3,081,193,375 and 3,155,245 weeks claimed since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic on March 1, 2020.
Federal Medical Team Deployed to Honolulu to Help with COVID-19 Surge Support
The 21 personnel, primarily nurses, from the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps join 15 medical professionals from the Veterans Health Administration to help the two hospitals safely care for patients with COVID-19. The HHS team will be deployed for as long as 14 days.
Upper Kula Water Disinfectant Change Prompted by Drought Mitigation
Ongoing drought conditions have triggered operational changes for domestic water supply delivery to about 2,000 customers on the Upper Kula water system, according to the Department of Water Supply.
169 New COVID-19 Cases (158 O‘ahu, 3 Maui, 8 Hawai‘i Island), 3 Deaths
There were 169 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 158 on O‘ahu three in Maui County and eight on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll also rises to 94 with the passing of three more O‘ahu residents. Details are pending release.
Study: Mākena, Maui Among Top Relaxing Locations for Ambient Sound
Maui’s Mākena Beach is ranked number nine on a list of 50 locations on the interactive Unify Cosmos website, featuring ambient sounds from relaxing sites around the world.
Hawai‘i Health Department Addresses Discrepancy in Hilo COVID-19 Deaths
To date, the state has confirmed three COVID-19 deaths in Hawai‘i County. Meantime, the Hilo Medical Center is reporting a total of 10 deaths, all at the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home.
Non-Resident User Fees at ‘Āhihi-Kīna‘u Natural Area Reserve Start Oct. 1
In 2018-2019, roughly 1,200 people each day visited the open portion of the reserve at Kanahena, with an additional 1,200 passing through the reserve on their way to Keone‘ō‘io (La Perouse Bay). It’s the third-most visited outdoor area on Maui, after Haleakalā National Park and ‘Īao Valley State Monument.
10-12 Foot Shark Sighted off of Ho‘okipa Beach Park, Maui
Shark warning signs were posted along the Hamakuapoko coastline on Maui after a large shark was observed in nearshore waters off of Hoʻokipa Beach Park on Wednesday afternoon.
Maui Crime Aug. 23 to Aug. 29: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 12 burglaries, six vehicle thefts and 10 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Aug. 23 to Aug. 29, 2020.
3,433 Acres at Kamehamenui on Maui Acquired for Conservation
As the property has just been acquired, it is not yet open to public use. Over the coming year, DOFAW will add the property to the Forest Reserve System and will initiate consultation with the community to develop a management plan for the area.
100 New COVID-19 Cases (88 O‘ahu, 12 Hawai‘i Island), 3 Deaths
There were 100 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 88 on O‘ahu and 12 on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll also rises to 91 with the passing of three more O‘ahu residents. Details are pending release.
Gov. Ige Appoints Hyun as Special Master to Assess Public Safety
Hawai’i Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday the appointment of Edmund “Fred” Hyun as the Governor’s Special Master to assist in overseeing the State Department of Public Safety. Hyun is also responsible for the investigation of concerns raised by unions regarding the department’s COVID-19 response.
De Fries is the First Native Hawaiian Appointed as CEO of Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority today announced the selection of John De Fries as its new President and CEO. He replaces Chris Tatum who retired from the post on Aug. 31, 2020. Keith Regan, (formerly of Maui) HTA’s chief administrative officer, has been serving as interim president and CEO.
$27 Million In New Federal Funding Secured for Native Hawaiian Education
Hawai‘i will receive $26,992,923 in new federal funding to support grants under the Native Hawaiian Education Program. The funding was awarded to 23 Native Hawaiian educational programs across the state.
