Maui News

FEMA is distributing eight million N95 respirator masks, and 13.3 million surgical masks across the country right now. Focusing on the areas with the greatest need, FEMA has shipped 73 pallets of Personal Protective Equipment to New York City and 36 pallets to the state of Washington.  

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the law’s enactment.

As of noon on Monday, March 23, 2020, there is a total of 77 confirmed or presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i. New positive results were received today for 16 individuals–including 12 more cases on O‘ahu bringing that island total to 53, two more cases on Maui brining the Valley Isle total to 11, and two more Hawai‘i Island cases for a total of 5 on the Big Island.  Kaua‘i’s case load remains at 3.  Health officials note that further information is still pending of five of the new cases. 

The Maui Police Department has compiled a list of stores with the products they do not have on stock to help the general public make more informed decisions when shopping. The list is updated as of 11 a.m. on Monday March 23, 2020.

Only 25 appointments will be scheduled per day. 

“For the safety of all our families and residents, I implore you to take action immediately,” Sen. Kai Kahele said in a letter to Gov. David Ige.

Calls will be taken during normal business hours, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Officials say residents should expect 20 to 30 mph northeasterly winds with localized gusts over 45 mph. 

During the​ ​extended Spring Break period​, a total of 38 Hawaiʻi public schools will be providing breakfast and lunch to children who are 18 years or younger. They will be able to stop by one of the designated schools (see list below) to pick up a grab-and-go meal. Adults who come to pick up a meal must be accompanied by their child.

Gov. David Ige previously announced that fuel distribution is considered part of Hawaiʻi’s critical infrastructure.

Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation in cooperation with many of its partners, will replace its Localicious campaign over the next few weeks with a campaign to support all Hawaiʻi restaurants who are open for takeout and delivery during this COVID-19 pandemic.

The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands today requested donations of hygiene products as their various statewide corps and programs ramp up to provide emergency disaster services in the battle against the COVID-19 outbreak in Hawaiʻi.

US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) today announced legislation to force President Trump to implement the Defense Production Act of 1950 and federalize the manufacture and distribution of scare in-demand medical supplies in order to cure the growing inefficiencies of 50 states and thousands of hospitals that he says are competing against each other for medical supplies.

The group has rescheduled celebrations and adjusted operations in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Organization to provide virtual whale watches and other online programs.

The senator says the bill “provides a $500 billion slush fund for huge corporations with little transparency or oversight.”

Maui police responded to 7 burglaries, 5 vehicle thefts and 9 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 8 to March 15, 2020.

MAUI STAY AT HOME ORDER STARTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25: Mayor Michael Victorino announced an update to Public Health Emergency Rules ordering everyone in Maui County to stay at home and work from home, effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020. This order will be in effect until April 30.

Hawaiian Airlines website is now posting an advisory that it will begin suspending long-haul flights to and from Hawaiʻi, effective Thursday, March 26, 2020. The company website states that Hawaiian Airlines will keep a network that will continue to provide vital connectivity for guests traveling “within the state.”  

The department is is encouraging customers to use phone, online services, mail and email to conduct business safely.