Maui News
Mayor Victorino Signs $4 Million Emergency Funding Bill Into Law
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino signed a bill into law on Friday to authorize $4 million in emergency funds to support the County of Maui’s efforts in addressing COVID-19 impacts.
Maui County Offices Close to the Public Starting Monday, March 23
The County of Maui will be closing all offices to the public, starting Monday, March 23, to protect employees and residents against the spread of COVID-19. Contact information is available for the public on each department’s webpage. Closures may be revised and adjusted as needed.
COVID-19 Drive Through Testing Begin Monday on Maui
Drive-through testing for COVID-19 will begin Monday, March 23, 2020, at the War Memorial Gym parking lot at 700 Halia Nakoa Street, the Maui District Health Office announced.
Immigrant Services Division Protocols Modified in Response to COVID-19
The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Immigrant Services Division, announces the following protocol response to prevent and minimize the spread of COVID-19 within its division and among members of the public. These include: Immediate suspension of walk-in services and inquiries at all Immigrant Services Division locations on Maui, Molokai and Lanai. All […]
PPE Equipment Shortage Triggers Call for Community to Help
Dr. Irene Papaconstadopoulos shares her concern that healthcare workers and first responders will run out of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). The Kahului pediatrician…
DLNR: All Commercial Ocean & Trail Tours Now Closed
All State Parks, Commercial Ocean & Trail Tours Now Closed: This covers hundreds of tour operators, surf and SUP schools, sight-seeing, whale-watching and dinner cruises and any commercial operation operating in state ocean waters.
Hawai‘i Measures to Address Economic Impact of COVID-19
Governor David Ige joined the Labor Department and Small Business Administration today in announcing several measures to address the economic impact of COVID-19 in Hawaiʻi.
Evidence of Community Transmission has Begun in Hawai‘i
The “evidence of community transmission” has begun on the island of Oʻahu where 10 COVID-19 cases were reported yesterday and 11 more cases were reported today for a total of 28 on the island, and 37 total across the state, according to state Health officials.
Group of Residents Protest Tourism Over Coronavirus Concerns
“‘Maui is closed.’ That’s the message community leaders are bringing to Maui airports, protesting the continued arrivals of visitors to Maui in an attempt to prevent further spread of COVID19.”
Haleakalā National Park Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance
Haleakalā National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 21, 2020, Haleakalā National Park is closed, this includes the Kīpahulu District and Summit District of the park.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 37: 10 New Cases on O‘ahu, 1 More on Kaua‘i
Hawaiʻi’s COVID-19 positive cases rose to 37 on Friday afternoon with confirmation from the state Department of Health that there are 10 news cases on Oʻahu and 1 additional case on Kauaʻi.
Unemployment Claims Bog Down Online System
The unemployment offices in Hilo, Kealakekua, Wailuku, and Līhuʻe are switching to an appointment only service for those not using the online system.
Hawaii Five-0’s Daniel Dae Kim Tests COVID-19 Positive After Returning to Honolulu
Kim traveled from New York City to Honolulu while asymptomatic and reported exhibiting symptoms upon his arrival back home in Hawaiʻi. According to a personal video Kim posted, he’s been home since last Sunday, and tested positive on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Suspend School Standardized Tests; Tax Day Moved to July 15; US-Mexico Border Restrictions
With many schools closed due to the virus, the Department of Education will not be enforcing standardized testing requirements, according to new information today provided during a White House press briefing.
Maui Drive-Through Coronavirus Testing Expected to Launch Early Next Week
Preparations are underway to ready the War Memorial Gymnasium parking lot in Wailuku as Maui’s drive-through testing site for COVID-19. Details of the operation will be announced on Friday, with the goal of tests to start as early as next week.
MAUI’s 5 COVID CASE HIGHLIGHTS: Mayor Michael Victorino Live COVID-19 Video Update at 5 p.m.
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino’s will deliver a live video update on Maui County’s COVID-19 response at 5 p.m. today, Thursday, March 19, 2020.
Hawai‘i Senator Nishihara of O‘ahu Tests Positive for COVID-19
Hawai‘i State Senator Clarence K. Nishihara was informed today that he has tested positive for COVID-19, and he has since informed his colleagues and staff.
COVID 19 Update for 3.19.20: State Total 26; Maui Total 5
Hawaiʻi’s presumptive positive cases for COVID-19 has risen to 26 with 10 additional cases added including eight more on Oʻahu (bringing their total to 18) and two more on Maui (bringing the Valley Isle total to 5). The remaining cases are on Kauaʻi (2) and Hawaiʻi Island (1).
Hawaiian Airlines Consolidating Check-in Operations in Honolulu
Effective tomorrow, guests checking in for Hawaiian’s international flights will use Lobby 3, while guests on North America and Neighbor Island flights will check-in at Lobby 2.
University of Hawai‘i Commencement Ceremonies Canceled
Calling it a “difficult decision,” University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner announced the cancellation of all traditional commencement ceremonies at all 10 campuses in the US system, including the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in Kahului.
