Maui News
State Moves Forward with Reopening of Public Schools on Aug. 4
Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige hosts a press briefing this afternoon, focused on the reopening Hawai‘i’s public schools on Aug. 4. During the briefing, Gov. Ige said, “The August 4 reopening date was one of the reasons we decided to delay the pre-travel testing program for trans-Pacific arrivals here in Hawaiʻi.”
Keōpūolani Regional Park Partial Closure Wednesday for Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing
Minit Medical will be conducting the drive-through from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with diagnostic and anti-body testing available. Minit Medical will call individuals with all results, which are expected to take one to three days.
12 New COVID-19 Cases in Hawai‘i; 312 Active Cases Statewide
Today there were a total of 12 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi for a total of 1,393 reported over the course of the pandemic. The new cases include 11 on Oʻahu and one on Hawaiʻi Island. So far 1057 people have been released from isolation and 312 COVID-19 cases remain active in the state.
Gabbard Cosponsors Bill to Protect Public Lands
The bill allocates funds to the National Parks Service and other departments to pursue projects critical to the maintenance of public lands and recreation areas across the country.
Budding Engineers Awarded Scholarships For Service, Leadership
The Construction Industry of Maui (CIM), a trade council of the Maui Chamber of Commerce, announced its two scholarship recipients for 2020. This year each recipient was awarded $15,000.
Maui’s Alms, Kemper, Lenny and Walsh Nominated for 2020 Big Wave Awards
The World Surf League today announced the nominees for the 2020 Red Bull Big Wave Awards, honoring the best in big wave surfing from the past 12 months. Maui’s Paige Alms, Billy Kemper, Kai Lenny and Ian Walsh have all been nominated in various categories.
Hawai‘i to Receive $3.3 M To Help Prevent, Respond to Infectious Disease Outbreaks
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i today announced that the Hawai‘i Department of Health will receive $3,340,633 to help prepare for and respond to infectious disease outbreaks, including the current COVID-19 pandemic.
UPDATE: Celebrate Black Excellence Event on Maui, July 25 is CANCELED
The Celebrate Black Excellence event that was planned for this Saturday (July 25 from 3 to 6 p.m., at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in Kahului) has been CANCELLED. Organizers say the decision was based on precautions related to the ongoing pandemic. They say they will hold another event when COVID-19 numbers have stabilized.
Tropical Depression Seven-E Forms Well SW of Baja California, Expected to be “Short-Lived”
The National Hurricane Center is tracking newly-formed Tropical Depression Seven-E, located well SW of the Baja California Peninsula. The NHC says the system is expected to be a “short-lived tropical cyclone that will degenerate into a remnant low by Tuesday morning.”
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 19
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 19. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Maui DMV Update: Safety Check and Road Test Information
The State announced that all safety check certificates and stickers that expired prior to June 1, 2020, will remain valid until Aug. 31, 2020. The County of Maui continues to consult with the Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association union and Corp Counsel attorneys on implementing protective measures for County road test examiners.
Timelapse Video of Comet NEOWISE Setting Behind Maui’s Haleakalā
The video shows the Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) setting, with Haleakalā on Maui in the background and the west slope of Maunakea in the foreground. These images/timelapse sequences were captured by W. M. Keck Observatory Staff Astronomer Josh Walawender using his personal camera.
80 Hawaiʻi Inmates in Quarantine at Saguaro As Precautionary Measure
There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 among any Hawaiʻi inmates housed at the Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Arizona; however, 80 Hawaiʻi inmates are in quarantine.
28 New COVID-19 Cases in Hawai‘i; 314 Active Cases Statewide
Today there were a total of 28 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi for a total of 1,381 reported over the course of the pandemic. The new cases include 26 on Oʻahu and two on Hawaiʻi Island. So far 1043 people have been released from isolation and 314 COVID-19 cases remain active in the state. Today, there was an increase of 10 cases that required hospitalization. To date, 1043 people (76.8%) have recovered including 121 (93.7%) recovery in Maui County. There are currently 314 active cases in the state, including eight on Maui.
103 Trans-Pacific Travelers Arrive on Maui on Saturday, including 18 Visitors
On Saturday a total of 2,105 people arrived in Hawaiʻi, according to new data compiled by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Here on Maui, 103 people arrived on three trans-Pacific flights, including: 18 visitors, 58 returning residents, nine individuals planning to relocated to Hawaiʻi and 18 crew members.
Mayor Victorino Adds $3 Million to H.E.L.P. Program
The County of Maui has now allocated $5 million in general funds for the H.E.L.P. program, up from the initial $2 million when the program was launched. The program provided assistance to 11,775 individuals through the end of June.
Over 1.3M Grab-and-Go Meals Served to Hawaiʻi Keiki
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) Grab-and-Go school meals program wrapped up today after its final lunch service on Friday, July 17.
UH Maui to Host Virtual Open House
The Open Houses will be held on Wednesday, July 22, and July 29 at 5 p.m.
Maui Lane Closures: July 18 to July 24
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Special Weather Statement: Nuisance Coastal Flooding Expected
The NWS says a combination of “seasonally high astronomical tides” and “abnormally high sea levels: will likely produce nuisance coastal flooding during the next several days.
