Maui News
Schatz Calls For More Federal Funds to Combat Coronavirus
Schatz: Bill will provide some relief, but it is not enough.
Rep. Gabbard and Lt. Gov. Green to Host Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Lt. Gov. Josh Green will host a live telephone town hall this afternoon to talk about the local and national response to the coronavirus.
Maui Under Brown Water Advisory
The State Department of Health has issued a brown water advisory for the island of Maui after heavy rain has led stormwater runoff to enter coastal waters.
HSTA Files Prohibited Practice Complaint Over Governor’s Directive for Teachers
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association filed a prohibited practice complaint with the Hawaiʻi Labor Relations Board over Governor David Ige’s plan directing teachers to return to public schools on March 23, while all other non-essential government employees are being asked to stay home for 15 days.
Trilogy Excursions Suspends Operations in Response to Coronavirus
Trilogy Excursions is suspending all regular tour operations for two weeks, according to an announcement today from company President Gabe Lucy
US and Canada Border to Close to Non-Essential Travel
“This does not include essential travel or the transit of goods, but it was through mutual discussion that took place this morning between the president and Prime Minister Trudeau. The Department of Homeland Security will be effectuating that decision,” said Vice President Pence.
Another Large Shower Band Forms, Flood Watch Extended Through Thursday
According to the NWS, “A Kona Low west of the state will continue to produce bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms across portions of the island chain through Thursday. While all islands could experience flooding rainfall, the greatest risk for flooding will be on Kauaʻi and Oʻahu where soils remain saturated due to recent heavy rain. Another large heavy shower band forming just west of Kauaʻi will move into the western half of the state later this morning.”
Maui Police Records Division Change of Hours
The Maui Police Department announced changes to its normal business hours in the Records Section due to the precautionary health and safety measures that are being taken with COVID-19.
Coast Guard Seeks Help Identifying Owner of Surfboard Found in West Maui
At 1:40 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received notification from a good Samaritan reporting they found the surfboard washing up to the shore with no signs of the owner.
HIDOE Statement re: “Non-Essential” State Employees
Superintendent Dr. Kishimoto scheduled a meeting on Wednesday with key leaders to do some “critical decision making.”
Boyd Gaming to Temporarily Close All Nevada Properties
Boyd Gaming will temporarily close all Nevada properties due to Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s order. Vacations Hawaiʻi announced it is suspending all Las Vegas charter departures March 18 through April 30, 2020. Anyone traveling prior to May 1, 2020 will get a full refund, according to the company. Boyd Gaming today announced it will temporarily […]
Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i COVID-19 Update for Residents to be Live Streamed Friday
The County of Maui will be providing COVID-19 updates to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi residents on Friday via a live stream on Akakū Maui Community Television, Channel 53 and the County of Maui Facebook page. The stream has been rescheduled to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020.
Maui’s Old Lahaina Lūʻau Implements Temporary Closure
The Old Lahaina Lūʻau is temporarily closing its lūʻau event starting March 18, 2020 due to precautions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to suspend the lūʻau also takes into consideration measures recommended by federal, state, and county officials to cancel or postpone events with large gatherings of people through the end of the month.
All KS Campuses and Preschools to Begin Distance Learning After Spring Break
In response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, Kamehameha Schools (KS) announced all three of its K-12 campuses and its 29 preschools will implement their respective distance learning and educational support programs when school resumes after their respective spring breaks. During this period, there will be no on-campus student instruction or student activities.
“15 Days to Slow the Spread”: Visitors Urged Postpone Vacation at Least 30-Days
Gov. Ige strongly encouraged our visitors to postpone their vacations for at least the next 30-days and reschedule for a later date.
Maui Senators Update Constituents as Legislative Session is Suspended
Hawai’i State senators from Maui released a video Monday afternoon announcing the suspension of senate sessions. Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English of Maui announced in the video that the state legislature will be in recess until after the pandemic is over. The decision came as a precautionary move to protect the safety of Hawai’i residents.
County Waiving Online Convenience, Transaction Fees
The County of Maui announced today that the Departments of Finance and Water Supply will be waiving all credit card convenience and transaction fees for online payments for real property tax, solid waste and water bills.
Pop Up Recycling Event Canceled
Go Green, a monthly pop up recycling event in Lahaina, has been canceled for March to “safeguard the health of our community in light of COVID-19,” event organizers announced today.
Scientists Are Finding Ways to Save the Haleakalā Silversword
The rare Haleakalā Silversword, or Hinahina, has dwindled in recent yers due to warming climate conditions.
Hawai‘i’s Coronavirus Total Now 14: Includes Big Island’s First and One More on Maui
The state Department of Health is reporting that that the Big Island of Hawaiʻi has its first confirmed COVID-19 case. As of 2:45 p.m., there were four new cases–two additional presumptive positive cases on Oʻahu, an additional case on Maui, and a single case on Hawaiʻi Island, bringing the state total to 14. State officials will address the new cases during a 3 p.m. press briefing today.
