Maui News
Maui’s OCEAN Organic Vodka Partners With Local Providers to Produce Sanitizer
Hawaiʻi Sea Spirits llc, makers of OCEAN Organic Vodka, is devoting some of its production to make hand sanitizer to help combat the spread of coronavirus. The effort is made possible in partnership with other local companies including: Maui Babe, Mokulele Airlines, the Maui Food Bank, and Ali‘i Kula Lavender.
UPDATE: Reevaluation of State’s First Reported COVID-19-Linked Death Comes Back Negative
Internal communication of a COVID-19 test at the Dept. of Health resulted in a report being misread and initiated a retest of samples today from an O‘ahu adult, who died on March 20th. This evening the second test came back negative for COVID-19.
About 75 Tested for COVID-19 in Maui Drive Through Site
About 75 people were tested Monday for COVID-19 on the first day of testing at the drive-through site at the War Memorial Gym parking lot on Maui, according to the Maui District Health Office.
Governor Ige Announces Statewide Stay-At-Home Order
Governor David Ige this afternoon issued a statewide Stay At Home Order that will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday morning, March 25, and remain in effect until April 30th.
Unused Rental Vehicles Pile Up Around Kahului Airport Ahead of Quarantine Order
With many travelers opting to leave before a mandatory quarantine takes effect on Thursday, and stay-at-home order take effect on Wednesday, the overflow of returned rental vehicles is starting to pile up around Kahului Airport. The actions are taken as state and county officials attempt to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent an overburdened medical system.
State Rolls Out New Webform For Unemployment Claims
Officials say all back-dated claims will be honored.
VIDEO: State Media Briefing on COVID-19
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.
10 Maui Men Arrested as Part of “Operation Keiki Shield 6”
Police say those arrested allegedly took “substantial steps” to meet up with those “minors” for the purpose of engaging in criminal sexual acts with them. However, instead of minors, these offenders were actually met and arrested by law enforcement officers, police said.
Trump: “We Cannot Let The Cure Be Worse Than the Problem Itself”
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.
Hirono Decries President’s ‘Malicious’ Efforts to Annul Affordable Care Act
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the law’s enactment.
Hawai‘i’s Coronavirus Total 77: O‘ahu 53, Maui 11, Big Island 5, Kaua‘i 3, and 5 Pending
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.
Maui Police Updated Supply List Shows Out of Stock Items
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.
Big Island Senator Outlines Concerns Over Governor’s 14-Day Quarantine
“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.
Call Center Launched to Field Unemployment Claims
Calls will be taken during normal business hours, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wind Advisory Extended For Maui County
Officials say residents should expect 20 to 30 mph northeasterly winds with localized gusts over 45 mph.
Grab-and-Go Meal Sites for Kids During COVID-19 Extended Spring Break
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.
Texaco Hawaiʻi Locations to Remain Open
Gov. David Ige previously announced that fuel distribution is considered part of Hawaiʻi’s critical infrastructure.
Food-A-Go-Go: Supporting Hawai‘i Restaurants With Takeout and Delivery
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.
Salvation Army Seeks Hygiene Products, PPE and Donations for COVID19 Response
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.
