Maui News
US Sen. Schatz Outlines Coronavirus Aid Direct Payments to Individuals
As a result of the recently-passed coronavirus aid legislation, there are new federal resources to help individuals, families, and businesses during this time. This includes information about the direct payments to individuals.
Maui Police: No Citations Yet Relating to Emergency Stay-at-Home Declaration
As of March 27, 2020, Maui Police Department has not issued any citations or had any arrests regarding the emergency declaration calling for stay-at-home orders.
Approval Sought to Modify High School Graduation Requirements in Light of COVID-19
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking approval to modify high school graduation and commencement requirements asking for flexibility in awarding a diploma or certificate to graduating seniors, based on approval from individual school administrations.
Gym and Community Center in Wailuku Among Maui Sites Eyed for Overflow Patients
LIVE: Mayor Victorino COVID-19 Update, March 27, 2 p.m.: “Most of the facilities that we looked at were private and they’ve asked for anonymity at this time,” said Mayor Victorino, noting that the two public facilities being considered on Maui are the War Memorial Gymnasium and the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center, both in Wailuku. “Beyond that, the rest of the seven other sites are private,” said Mayor Victorino.
Bill Payment Drop Box Installed at Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino announced the installation Friday of a secure drop box at the front entrance of the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku for payments of County of Maui services, including refuse and water bills, and real property taxes. This box is for payments by check; please, no cash.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Count Now 120: 14 New Cases, Maui Total is 16
As of noon on Friday, March 27, 2020, the state total count of positive coronavirus cases was 120, including 9 new cases on Oʻahu; two new cases each on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island; and one new case that is pending residency determination. Maui’s island count is now 16.
Maui Arrivals By Air Slow to Trickle: 44 Residents, 11 Visitors and 81 Crew Members
Maui had a total of 136 passengers arriving on the Valley Isle, including 81 crew members, 44 residents and 11 visitors, according to new numbers compiled by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Association.
List of Out-of-Stock Items at Maui Stores as of 9 a.m. on Friday, March 27
Below is an updated list (as of 9 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020) compiled by the Maui Police Department, detailing what items are out-of-stock at Maui stores and grocery chains.
Maui Churches Get Creative During Coronavirus Precautions
The church is among the many religious sites and congregations that have transitioned to online services as they seek creative alternatives amid stay-at-home orders and social distancing precautions.
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino COVID-19 Update, March 27, 8 a.m.
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provides an update in an on-air interview with Pacific Media Group’s KPOA 93.5 FM. Shane Kahalehau gets the latest information affecting Maui County and some advice from the Mayor on how the public is navigating the recently implemented county and state stay-at-home orders.
Bank of Hawai‘i Donates Face Shields, Masks and $100K to Healthcare Community
In response to the urgent need for personal protective equipment or PPEs, Bank of Hawaiʻi announced that the company will be donating more than 1,200 face shields and masks, as well as making a $100,000 contribution to the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi.
Maui Has 24 Ventilators, Next State Equipment Supply to Arrive on Monday
At Maui Memorial Medical Center, there are 24 ventilators out of 561 statewide. Across the state, there were 78 ventilators in use on Wednesday out of 431 ventilators that were activated.
Effort Underway to ID Certain Inmates for Release Amid COVID-19 Concerns
“Temporarily releasing inmates or suspending jail sentences could create risks of harm to victims and other persons in the community,” said Attorney General Clare E. Connors
Hawai‘i Island Police Arrest Woman Under Governor’s Emergency Proclamation
Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested a Kailua Kona woman for Prohibited Acts after she violated Governor’s David Ige’s Emergency Order to stay-at-home.
Army Corps to Scope Out Potential Conversion Facility For Overflow Medical Care on Maui
The US Army Corps of Engineers in Hawaiʻi is moving forward with a FEMA mission to look at buildings across the state that could be quickly converted to alternate care facilities if medical needs outpace the current facilities available, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
162 Tests Taken Over Two Days at Maui Drive-Through Site, 100 More Kits Available on Monday
A total of 162 samples were taken over the course of two days at the drive-through testing site, earlier this week. Monday’s drive-through testing, which will have 100 test kits, is a collaboration between the Hawaiʻi Department of Health Maui District Health Office, the County of Maui, Kaiser Clinics, Maui Memorial Medical Center and Clinical Labs of Hawaiʻi.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 106, Includes 11 New Positive
As of noon on Thursday, March 26, 2020, the state total count of positive coronavirus cases was 106, including 8 new cases on Oʻahu; one new case on Maui; and two cases of residents of the state of Hawaiʻi who were diagnosed outside of the state. Maui’s island count is now 14.
Pau Maui Vodka and Maui Gold Pineapple Team Up to Produce Hand Sanitizer
Two Maui companies are joining the fight against COVID-19 by teaming up to produce hand sanitizer in order to best support those on the front lines of the pandemic. Pau Maui Vodka and Maui Gold Pineapple are focusing on maximizing impact by providing sanitizer directly to healthcare workers, government employees and community entities. The companies have produced their first run of hand sanitizer which will be available by the end of the week.
Hawai‘i Arrivals By Air Drop to 797 on Neighbor Islands
The data shows there were 4,131 arrivals in the state on Tuesday, March 24. The majority, 3,334 were to the island of Oʻahu. While neighbor island totals were not provided, the remaining arrivals within the state (outside of Oʻahu) totaled 797 passengers.
Maui Wind Advisory Until 6 p.m.
A wind advisory for Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Kahoʻolawe remains in effect until 6 p.m. today. The National Weather Service anticipates northeast to east winds blowing at 20 to 30 mph, with localized gusts near 50 mph.
