Maui News

The project first began on March 25, and since then, volunteer mask makers have increased production from 50 masks per day to over 400 daily. 

A total of 27 visitors were forced to leave the state for quarantine violations or lacking proper lodging and 330 arrivals have been referred to law enforcement, according to the update. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority also reports it has made more than 14,000 follow-up calls with travelers to date.

The Pacific Cancer Foundation joined forces with Molokaʻi General Hospital to set up a food pantry and bring a message of hope to Molokaʻi cancer patients and survivors.

County officials said that while they tried to open up safety checks under Maui’s first phase of reopening, they ran into an issue with continuity since the state issues the stickers, and this service is not yet being offered by the state.

As of noon on Saturday, May 2, 2020, there are 620 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 1 new case on Maui for a total of 117 positive cases on Maui. Of the cases in Maui County, at least 87 have been released from isolation and 16 have required hospitalization. There have been 16 deaths across the state–five of them in Maui County.

Here is a list of road closures slated for this week (May 2 to May 8) on Maui.

Residents can get access to mental health services for themselves and others by calling the toll-free Crisis Mobile Outreach Number at 1-800-753-6879. The hotline is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

The service is offered by appointment only. The deadlined to make an appointment is June 15.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is using a new digital tool to follow up with individuals who have had close contact with a person identified by DOH as having COVID-19.

The County of Maui Department of Transportation announced that the Kīhei Islander bus route will be changed beginning Monday, May 4, 2020, because an extended closure of a portion of South Kīhei Road.

Hawaiian Electric has suspended service disconnections for nonpayment through June 30 to ensure customers’ electricity needs are met as stay-at-home orders are extended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Funds that were budgeted this year for conferences, training and travel have been re-allocated to these COVID-19 grants.  The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise on Maui will be procuring and assembling masks and other personal protective equipment for medical workers on Maui.

Eight local agents (Paul MacDonald, Mark Zion, Chad Santiago, Mark Rich, Wayde Omura, Kit Okazaki, Liza Souza, and Marianne Curry) have collectively donated $2,500.

The University of Hawaiʻi has been awarded a four-year contract valued at up to $75 million by the US Air Force Research Laboratory to operate the Maui High Performance Computing Center via the Applied Research Laboratory at the University of Hawaiʻi. 

“This May Day, we are sharing our Aloha through a traditional meal for our associates who are the soul of our resort. The simple but meaningful meal allows us to show our thankfulness and let our associates know that they continue to remain in our hearts and we look forward to the day when we can welcome them back,” said resort general manager Gregg Lundberg.

Beginning May 9, 2020 Habitat for Humanity Maui’s ReStore will be reopening with modified hours and temporary changes in operations. New hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hawai’i State Department of Education (HIDOE) students and families can now access a new health hotline and telehealth services provided by the Hawai’i Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program (HK), effective Friday, May 1.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provides his daily weekday update and answers media questions.

Yesterday a total of 640 people arrived in Hawai‘i including 166 visitors and 196 residents. There was a total of 14 arriving flights. Maui had no trans-Pacific flights on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino continued to offer encouragement to those who have been unable to get through to the state’s antiquated system for unemployment assistance. There are an estimated 37,000 individuals who have filed for Unemployment in Maui County.