Maui News
LIVE COVID-19 UPDATE: Hawai‘i “Starting to See Edge of Community Spread”
“We are starting to see the edge of community spread of the COVID-19 virus here in the islands. We are taking unprecedented actions to protect the vulnerable in our community, and ensure that medical resources are available to those who most need them,” said Gov. Ige.
Maui Youth Centers/Clubs and Select Kaunoa Senior Services’ Programs Temporarily Closed
Temporary closures are announced for youth centers and clubs and the Kaunoa Senior Services’ Congregate Nutrition Program and Leisure/Wellness Program, in Maui County.
Sen. Hirono Joins Call for IRS to Extend Individual Taxpayer Filing Deadline
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaiʻi) joined 19 of her Senate colleagues to urge the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to extend the April 15, 2020 filing deadline for federal individual income taxes so that taxpayers will have additional flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legislative Leaders Suspend 2020 Session Indefinitely Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Hawaiʻi legislative leaders are scheduled to discuss suspending the 2020 session due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maui Marine Sanctuary Closed Over COVID-19 Concerns
The organization has not yet announced when the center will reopen.
Land Advocacy Workshop to be Held Online
The Maui Tomorrow Foundationʻs STAND UP! SPEAK UP! Civic Engagement Workshop, which was scheduled for March 21 is being switched to an online webinar format.
LIST: CDC Recommendations on Large Gatherings
Here is a list of considerations from the CDC for postponing or canceling a large gathering.
President Calling for Gatherings of No More Than 10 People
President Donald Trump and members of the Coronavirus Task Force hold a press briefing. In his address, the president called for gatherings of no more than 10 people, recommended schooling from home when possible and asked the public to avoid discretionary travel.
Flood Watch Through Tuesday as Kona Low Forms West of Kaua‘i
A Kona Low forming west of Kauaʻi will produce bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the state through at least Tuesday, and possibly into Wednesday. While all islands could experience flooding rainfall, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu will be at the greatest risk.
Diana Ross Hawai‘i Concert Dates Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The Diana Ross Hawaiʻi concert dates have been canceled due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 virus. Ross was scheduled to perform May 9, 2020 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena; and May 10 and 11, 2020 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Hawai‘i Judiciary Limiting Access to Facilities
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary announced today that beginning Monday, March 16, it will restrict access to anyone who has a fever, cough, or other respiratory symptoms; has traveled outside Hawaiʻi in the past 14 days; or who has had close prolonged contact with a person who has or is suspected to have COVID-19.
Concerns Over Coronavirus Spread Spurs Department of Defense Travel Cuts
The continuing spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has prompted travel restrictions for domestic Department of Defense (DoD) travel, according to a memorandum from the Deputy Secretary of Defense released on Friday.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center Announces Pause In Programming
In support of current County, State, and Federal governmental and health agency recommendations, and in light of the worldwide efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Maui Arts & Cultural Center has postponed all public programming until further notice.
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily Update: for Sunday, March 15, 2020
The nine individuals who are self-monitoring with public health supervision are all on O‘ahu. These numbers fluctuate often as travelers arrive, depart, or begin and end their self-monitoring with supervision by DOH.
Maui Flood Advisory: Rainfall Rates Up to 3 Inches Per Hour
Radar at 4:32 p.m. showed heavy showers with rain rates up to 3 inches per hour over portions of windward west and east Maui and upcountry. Additional, heavy showers are expected during the afternoon.
First Maui COVID-19 Case: Flight Attendant From Canada With Exposure in Germany
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino released a statement following news of a presumptive positive COVID-19 case on Maui involving a female flight attendant from Canada.
UH Mānoa Suspends Spring Admission Events
A March 29 event at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Wailuku is among those canceled.
Hawaiian Airlines Suspending Australia and New Zealand Service
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will temporarily suspend nonstop service between Honolulu and its Australia and New Zealand gateways starting later this month due to new government entry restrictions being imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate President, VP Support Closure of Public Schools
“Extending spring break is a precaution that we need to take.”
Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i COVID-19 Meetings to be Live Streamed Instead of In-Person
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has canceled his in-person meeting on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi, and will host a live stream instead, with updates on COVID-19 (coronavirus).
