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Maui Obituary Notices: Week Ending Sept. 6
Maui Obituary Notices: Week Ending Sept. 6
May they Rest In Peace.
164 New COVID-19 Cases (147 O‘ahu, 3 Maui, 14 Hawai‘i Island), 1 More Death
There were 164 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 147 on O‘ahu, three on Maui and 14 on Hawai‘i Island.
Small Demonstration Against Temptation Island Filming Urges Government Leaders to “Protect Hawai‘i”
A small sign waving demonstration was held on Aug. 29 by the same group, calling the approval a “double standard” saying they would like to see the same protocols available to Maui residents, ideally all people traveling to Maui.
221 New COVID-19 Cases (191 O‘ahu, 5 Maui, 24 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out of State), 3 More Deaths
There were 221 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 191 on O‘ahu, five on Maui, 24 on Hawai‘i Island and one in a resident who was diagnosed outside of the state. Also, as a result of updated information, one case from Honolulu was removed from the counts.
Overturned Vehicle: Mid-Day Accident Slows Traffic on Honoapi‘ilani Highway
Emergency crews are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway. Witnesses say a car flipped on the “Pali” section of Honoapiʻilani Highway on Kahului side of the tunnel. Traffic remained open in both directions, but motorists experienced delays while the accident was cleared.
UPDATE: 450 Customers Have Power Restored in Pā‘ia, After Four Power Poles Are Downed
Based on early assessments, it appears one pole came down along Baldwin Avenue between Pāʻia Mill Road and Kona Road and snagged power lines that brought down three other poles.
2019 Editions of Maui County and Hawai‘i Data Books Released
The Hawai’i Small Business Development Center announced the release of the 2019 edition of the annual “Maui County Data Book,” providing comprehensive statistical information on Maui County. The statistical reference book is available in online and book form.
Maui Artist Matthew Agcolicol Selected for Kahului Street Art Project
The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Healthy Eating Active Living coalition selected local Maui artist Matthew Agcolicol to design and implement a street project at an intersection in Kahului as part of a “Quick Build” demonstration project. Agcolicol will receive $5,000 with his art and work with a team of engineers, planners and public […]
Workers at Maui Newspaper Seek to Prevent Outsourcing
Workers at The Maui News bargaining their next contract face potential outsourcing of advertising work, editing stories and designing pages, according to the the Pacific Media Workers Guild.
Coral Reef Alliance Invites Volunteers to Support Their At-Home Planting Kit Project
Coral Reef Alliance is partnering with Down the Hatch for an at-home native planting opportunity for volunteers from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5. Volunteers will receive a planting kit needed to grow approximately 50 native plants.
3.7 Earthquake 1.6 Miles ESE of Paia, Maui
There were no immediate reports of damage following a 3.7 (preliminary magnitude 3.3) earthquake reported at 9:43 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 on Maui. The USGS reports that the quake was located: 2.5 km (1.6 mi) ESE of Paia, Hawaii. There was no immediate advisories issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
$4 Million In New Federal Funds To Help Hawai‘i Respond to Meth Crisis, Opioid Misuse
The state of Hawai‘i will receive more than $4 million in new federal funding to help respond to methamphetamine and opioid misuse. In 2016, Hawai‘i had 6.8 meth-related deaths per 100,000 residents — three times the national rate.
Upcountry, West Maui Customers Reminded to Cut Back Water Use During Stage 1 Water Shortage
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply reminds Upcountry and West Maui water customers that cutbacks of non-essential water use will be mandatory beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.
Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Calls Postmaster General to “Preserve USPS Lifeline”
In a letter sent to the postmaster on Thursday, Hawai’i’s congressional delegation emphasized the state’s dependence on the postal service for prompt deliveries of food, medicine and other goods.
Two Maui Families Get Keys to Their New Home Through Habitat Housing Program
Year to date, Habitat for Humanity Maui has completed four homes in the Kahoma Residential Subdivision and is projecting to finish this development by the end of the year.
271 New COVID-19 Cases (236 O‘ahu, 1 Maui, 34 Hawai‘i Island), 2 More Deaths
There were 271 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 236 on O‘ahu, one on Maui and 34 on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 81 with the passing of two more residents.
$963K Road Repair Project Starts Sept. 8 in Kahikinui, Maui
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands through its contractor Goodfellow Bros. LLC, will begin roadway repairs in Kahikinui, Maui on Sept. 8, 2020.
Public Meeting Next Week on Expediting the Community Plan Process
The Maui County Council has retained the Matrix to conduct the evaluation to provide and develop alternative approaches and recommendations for expediting the community plans process for Maui County.
Maui Contact Tracing Expands, Now Utilizing UHMC Facility
Heidi Taogoshi, public health nursing supervisor for the Maui District Health Office said there are currently 24 case investigators, 20-30 trained National Guardsmen, and the department is also hiring 12 temporary staff that will start with orientation next week.
Governor Discusses Hawai‘i’s New Safe Travels Program
Trans-Pacific travelers to Hawai‘i and interisland travelers are asked to fill out the information well in advance of their trip. The health-related information needs to be provided within 24 hours of departure.
