Maui News
Mayor Interview: Beach Use, Testing Updates and Hopes for the Future
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is providing updates on Pacific Media Group’s network of Maui stations as the County continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the Mayor spoke with Kawika-Veeka of HI92 FM Maui, and shared his thoughts on beach use, testing updates and hopes for the future.
Maui’s Pōmaika‘i Elementary Celebrates Earth Day with Music Video
To uplift the community, teachers and staff of Pōmaika‘i Elementary School created a music video after receiving heartbreaking news from the Hawaii Department of Education who gave notice last week Friday that schools will be closed for the rest of the year. The video features an original composition compares students to a plant in a garden, so staff planned the release of the video on Earth Day.
$100K in Short-Term Accommodations Pledged For Front-Line Workers
Team Vacation-Maui, a vacation condo rental sales and management team, has pledged more than $100,000 in free short-term accommodations to the front-line workers fighting against COVID-19.
UH Maui Courses Go Virtual
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Office of Extended Learning & Workforce Development is transitioning many of its face to face workforce trainings into new online courses.
Scientists Take a Look at Maui Whale Behavior
A new project is looking to quantify the nursing behavior of humpback whale calves in Maui breeding grounds.
Photo Gallery: Maui’s Vibrant Destinations Turn Into Desolate Spaces
Exactly four weeks ago, Mayor Michael Victorino announced a stay-at-home order for the county of Maui due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the next few weeks, Maui’s visitor arrivals have exponentially decreased. Its popular destinations turned silent and empty. For one week in April, MauiNow’s Gaylord Paul Garcia photographed the current state at some of […]
Hungry Homeless Heroes Hawai‘i: 2,900 Meals Delivered to Homeless on Maui
A homegrown effort to get food into the hands of homeless individuals on Maui is gaining momentum, with an estimated 2,900 meals delivered to Pāʻia, Lahaina, Kahului, Wailuku and Kīhei over the course of 20 days.
Fourth COVID-19 Related Death on Maui is Washington State Man With No Previous Medical Conditions
Maui has a fourth COVID-19 related death. Maui County has 2 new cases for a total of 106 confirmed positive. Of the 106 cases in Maui County, at least 54 have been released from isolation, and 7 have required hospitalization.
Maui Food Hub Launches to Support Farmers Through COVID-19 and Beyond
In a community-based response to a global crisis, a years-long dream was realized in just three weeks, with the launch of the Maui Food Hub, under the direction of the Hawai’i Farmers Union United, and in collaboration with farmers and non-profit organizations across Maui.
PHOTOS: Wailuku Firefighters Fire Up the Grill for Hospital Workers
Firefighters from the Wailuku Fire Station on Maui spent time this morning cooking breakfast for hospital workers. The County of Maui sent out a special mahalo via Facebook saying, “Thank you to all our healthcare workers and first responders for serving our community during this time.”
454 Out-of-State Passengers Arrive in Hawai‘i on Saturday; 25 on Maui
On Saturday, April 18, a total of 454 people arrived in Hawaiʻi from out-of-state including 109 visitors and 157 residents, according to new data compiled by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. On Maui, there were 25 individuals who arrived from out-of-state including six crew members, 11 residents and eight visitors.
Saturday Drive Thru at Mulligans On The Blue Serves 180 Meals to Those in Need
O’Dwyer tells Maui Now that he plans to continue the service every Saturday while they are able. He said he is open to donations to enable a larger operation and likes the idea of people using the service to pick up breakfast for home-bound individuals.
Maui Fire Department Promotes Eight Members
Promotions include: Jorgen Kaʻohele Busby, Jeremy Javier, Maroe Smith, Modesto Jacinto Jr, Michael Mullalley, Jeffrey Robson and Michael Howe to Fire Captain; and Michael Gormley has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Checkpoints Aim to Add Layer of Protection for Hāna
The checkpoints are intended to protect the isolated community, which has limited medical resources, by restricting road traffic to East Maui residents only. The checkpoints are after Twin Falls on the Hāna Highway at at ʻUlupalakua Ranch on Piʻilani Highway.
Letter: Mayor Victorino Urges Governor to Reconsider Rules Related to Exercise on the Beach
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today sent a letter to Governor Ige urging him to reconsider or clarify rules “to expressly allow exercise activities to occur on the beaches.” The letter comes on the heels of Governor Ige’s latest proclamation that includes an order that closes all state beaches.
Construction Kicks Off For Big Island Emergency Shelter
A new emergency shelter program kicked off with construction of 32 shelters on Saturday at the Hawai’i Island County’s NAS Pool parking lot.
Petition Urges County Compromise on Governor’s Order That Makes it Illegal to Walk or Run on State Beaches
The petition had garnered more than 3,000 signatures by 6:42 p.m. on Saturday. The petition comes on the heels of Governor Ige’s latest proclamation that includes an order that essentially makes it illegal to walk or run on the beach for exercise.
Hawaiian Airlines Flies 2 Million Face Masks to Hawai’i
Hawaiian Airlines, in partnership with the grassroots community group Every1ne Hawai‘i, today chartered a cargo flight to bring 2 million face masks to Hawai‘i from China.
Gabbard: American People Need to be Protected From ‘Corporate Corrupting Influence at the Pentagon’
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) issued the following statement in response to news that the Department of Defense is proposing to weaken the rules put in place three years ago to “protect the American people from corporate corrupting influence at the Pentagon.”
Salvation Army Receives $20K For Meal Distributions
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands has received a $20,000 grant from CVS Health to support its response to the COVID-19 outbreak across the islands.
