Maui News
State Pays Out $87,521,534 in Hawai‘i Unemployment Insurance Benefits Over Past Week
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.
COVID-19 Rapid Test Supplies Distributed to Counties
In Maui County, the Abbott test was conducted on a hospitalized patient, who tested negative and was subsequently transferred into hospice care. The equipment helped to confirm that the patient could be transferred safely to another healthcare facility.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 619 (1 New Case): Maui Total is 116
As of noon on Friday, May 1, 2020, there are 619 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 1 new case on Oʻahu. To date, 532 people have recovered. Of the 116 cases in Maui County, at least 84 have been released from isolation and 16 have required hospitalization. Of the state’s 16 deaths, five were in Maui County.
California Newlyweds Arrested for Quarantine Violation in Hawai‘i
A newlywed California couple who arrived in Hawaii for their honeymoon, were arrested by special agents from the Department of the Attorney General on Thursday for allegedly violating the state’s 14-day quarantine.
UHMC Students Create Tech Infrastructure to Facilitate Maui’s Food Supply Chain
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College joined the Rotary Clubs of Kahului-Maui and Lahaina Sunset in cooperation with Sysco, in delivering more than 8,800 pounds of fresh produce, refrigerated and frozen items to the Maui Food Bank for needy families.
Mayor Victorino Interview: May Day, Graduation, Economy and More
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is providing updates on Pacific Media Group’s network of Maui stations as the County continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the Mayor spoke with Shane Kahalehau of KPOA 93.5 FM on Maui, and shared his thoughts on May Day, graduations, the economy, phase reopening of businesses, dental hygiene business updates and more.
COVID-19 Updates for: Driver’s Licenses, State IDs, Safety Checks and Vehicle Registration
The state Department of Transportation has issued an update relating to driver’s licenses, safety checks and vehicle registrations amid the current stay at home orders.
Four Maui Food Drives Collect Combined 1350 Pounds of Food and $1,318 in Donations
Four food drives held across the island collected more than 1,350 pounds of food and $1,318 in donations. The food drives were organized by a hui of Maui conservation nonprofit organizations and business who joined forces as part of Volunteer Week to assist those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Monthly Siren, Emergency alert System Test Today
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2020 at 11:45 a.m.
Waiehu Golf Course Reopens Friday, May 1, With Health and Safety Precautions
The Waiehu Golf Course reopens on Friday, May 1, 2020, but with health and safety precautions due to COVID-19.
Hawaiian Electric Donates $20,000 to Help with Additional Food Shipments to Moloka‘i
The donation will support additional shipments this week and in May to supplement Maui Food Bank’s regular monthly delivery of food to Moloka‘i. More than 33,000 pounds of food will be distributed by the Maui Food Bank to Moloka‘i residents in need through a $20,000 contribution from the Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation.
152 COVID-19 Tests Conducted at Keōpūolani Park
Tests were administered to 152 people via drive-through COVID-19 testing today, April 30, at Keōpūolani Regional Park.
LIVE STREAM: Mayor Victorino COVID-19 Update, April 30, 2020, 4 p.m.
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provides his daily weekday update and answers media questions.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 618 (5 New Cases): Maui Total is 116
As of noon on Thursday, April 30, 2020, there are 618 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 3 new cases on Hawaiʻi Island, one new case on Maui, and one additional case in a Hawaiʻi resident who was diagnosed outside of Hawaiʻi. Maui County’s count increased by one to 116 confirmed positive. At least 84 Maui cases have been released from isolation, and 14 have required hospitalization.
Maui Public Schools Unveil Plans for Class of 2020 Graduation Celebrations
Public high schools across Maui today announced the dates, times and formats of their respective alternative graduation ceremonies.
400 Bags of Food Distributed to Hāna Residents in Need
An estimated 400 bags of food were distributed Wednesday, April 29, to individuals impacted by COVID-19 in Hāna. County official say 5,000 bags of food and produce have been distributed to communities across Maui County during their COVID-19 response.
Speeding Citations Up 92% Since Start of Maui’s Stay-at-Home Order
Speeding citations on Maui are up 92% since the start of Maui’s stay-at-home order was implemented on March 20, 2020. The data covers a five-and-a-half week period through April 29, 2020.
Hawai‘i Visitor Arrivals and Spending Down 50% in March 2020
In March, visitor spending dropped 49.7 percent to $221.6 million. Total visitor days decreased (-51.1%), but average daily spending was up (+2.9% to $209 per person) compared to a year ago. Visitor arrivals declined 54.5 percent to 125,943. Maui’s stay-at-home order went into effect on March 20, while the state’s mandatory stay-at-home order took effect nearly a week later on March 26, followed by a statewide mandatory traveler quarantine on March 28.
Social Distance Run to be Held on Lānaʻi
In an effort to keep the community safe and active while raising needed funds for keiki sports pograms, the Lānaʻi High & Elementary School Foundation and the Lānaʻi Community Health Center teamed up to create the first-ever “Social Distance Run.”
Navy Agrees to Scale Down Rim of the Pacific 2020 Exercise
The Navy today made a decision to scale down the 2020 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) and conduct at-sea-only events as Hawaiʻi continues to deal with COVID-19 response efforts in the islands.
