Maui News
End of Day Recap: Maui Drive-In Religious Services May 22, Salons May 25, Dine-In Restaurants June 5
The next phase of businesses reopening on Maui includes the following: May 22: Drive in religious services; May 25: Hair and nail salons; and June 5: Dine-in restaurant services *All openings are subject to health and safety modifications.
Social Media Posts Lead to Arrest of New York Man in Waikīkī
A 23-year-old man from New York was arrested this morning by special agents from the Department of the Attorney General for alleged violation of the mandatory 14-day quarantine rule and unsworn falsification to authority.
One New Case of COVID-19 on Hawai‘i Island; Nearly 91% Recovered in State
As of noon on Friday, May 15, 2020, there are 638 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with one new case in the state on Hawaiʻi Island. To date, 565 people (nearly 91%) have recovered including 93 (83%) in Maui County. There are currently 56 active cases in the state.
Maui Resident Becomes First Rat Lungworm Disease Case of 2020 in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease (angiostrongyliasis) contracted on Maui. The individual is a resident of Maui and is the first person this year to test positive for angiostrongyliasis in Hawai‘i. In 2019, there were a total of 9 reported cases.
Mayor Interview: Maui to Allow Passive Recreation at Beaches Under Trial Period
Maui will allow passive recreation at Maui Beaches effective Saturday, May 16th for a trial period of two weeks (May 16 to 30). This is on a temporary basis only and will be reassessed.
Beach Gathering on Hawai‘i Island Leads to Arrest of 24-Year-Old Man
State officers on Hawaiʻi Island arrested a 24-year-old man after receiving a citizen report on Wednesday afternoon of a large gathering at Alula Beach near Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor.
“Over A Century of Smiles” EK Fernandez Hopes to Avoid Becoming a Statistic of the Pandemic
The third-generation, family-owned kamaʻāina company has survived the 1918 Spanish Flu, the attack on Pearl Harbor and two world wars. Owners of EK Fernandez Shows are asking that government to do more for companies that have been identified as “high risk,” like movie theaters and family entertainment centers, in the hopes that they do not become a statistic of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BREAKING: Maui Fair CANCELED at Request of County Amid COVID-19 Health Concerns
The 98th Maui Fair, which was scheduled to take place over four days in October, is cancelled for this year due to public health concerns. Organizers say the event will be held sometime next year at a date to be determined, provided it is deemed safe to hold gatherings of the size of the fair’s average daily attendance.
Governor Ige: Hawai‘i’s “Safer-At-Home” Order Will Likely Be Extended Through End of June
“I told the mayors that my intention is to extend the safer-at-home mandate through the end of June. We will be looking at different components of what that means. Certainly we will be extending the 14-day mandatory quarantine for all travel into the state til the end of June,” he said.
Gov. Ige Takes Moment to Observe National Guard Salute to Hawai‘i’s Healthcare Heroes
Governor David Ige took a moment today away from meetings, conference calls, and administrative work associated with the state’s management of the COVID-19 crisis, to join others around the state in recognizing the sacrifices of the healthcare community.
Honolulu Mayor’s Supports Interisland Travel Quarantine Extension to June 30
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said he supports a 14-day quarantine for interisland travel to be extended through June 30. He said this will protect the residents of O‘ahu and ensure that COVID-19 does not spread between the islands.
Bill Seeks to Defer Salary Increases for Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches in Hawai‘i
The Senate Ways and Means Committee today approved House Bill 117 SD1, a bill to defer salary increases as recommended by the State Commission on Salaries for executive, judicial, and legislative government officials. The bill aims to help close the $1 billion deficit caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and now moves to the full Senate for second reading.
Richelle Thomson Sworn in as Maui First Deputy Corporation Counsel
Maui’s Richelle Thomson was sworn in on Thursday as First Deputy Corporation Counsel. She succeeds Edward Kushi, who retired recently after 21 years of service.
No New Coronavirus Cases in Hawai‘i Today, One Resident Diagnosed Out of State Removed from Count
The state Department of Health reports that one Hawaiʻi resident who was diagnosed outside of the state was removed from the state count, resulting in new total of 637 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi since the state began identifying cases on Feb. 28, 2020. The last time before today that zero new positive cases were reported was last week on May 8. Prior to that, there was an eight week period of increase in new cases. As of noon on Thursday, May 14, 2020, there are 637 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with no new cases in the state. To date, 564 people have recovered including 92 in Maui County.
Social Media Video Helps MISC Catch Coqui Frogs at Nursery in Kahului
A outbreak of invasive coqui frogs reported in plants outside the Home Depot store in Kahului on Tuesday night, was identified and assessed before sunrise thanks to a social media post and rapid response from community members and experienced field workers.
ʻDrive-by Photo-Shootsʻ Raise Thousands For Maui Food Bank
Anyone interested in “Drive-by photo-shoots” can e-mail Shannon Sayles at shannon@shannonsaylesphoto.com or Angelina at alohaportraits@gmail.com
Maui Senate Recap: Senators English and Baker Highlight Maui Legislative Work
Maui Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English joined fellow Senator Roz Baker, Chair of the Senate Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee in a media briefing on Tuesday. The two discussed the abbreviated session, which is designed to take care of vital legislation amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Maui CIP Projects Approved by Senate Ways and Means Committee
CIP highlights for Maui include: $3 million for plans and designs of a new middle school in Central Maui; $500,000 for perimeter fence at ʻĪao Intermediate School; $9 million for Lealiʻi parkways and highways improvements; $11 million for Kāʻanapali Beach Restoration and Berm Enhancement; $3 million for a ferry pier at Lahaina Boat Harbor; $4 million for improvements Waiʻanapanapa State Park in East Maui; $5 million for the Maui Regional Public Safety Complex; and $40 million for the widening of Puʻunēnē Avenue from Kamehameha Avenue to Kūihelani Highway.
Hawai‘i Tourism Now: Lt. Gov. Josh Green Answers Questions About the Future of Hawai‘i’s Tourism Industry
Hawai’i Lieutenant Governor Josh Green sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and MauiNow director, Jack Dugan to answer questions regarding tourism’s role in Hawai’i’s economy, future and the laid-off residents of the state. Hawai’i has the lowest mortality rates in the nation and has flattened the curve for phase one in dealing with the COVID-19 […]
Scientists to Study ʻMolokini Without Touristsʻ
According to a 2007 report published in the scientific journal Ecological Applications, Molokini Marine Life Conservation District was considered the most effective marine protected area in Hawaiʻi1,2. However, during the past decade, Molokini’s ecosystem health has declined, likely related to pressures from intensive tourism at this mid-ocean reef system.
