Maui News
Mayor Victorino Tests Negative For COVID-19
During a live streamed afternoon update for Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi residents on Friday, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino shared that he tested negative for the coronavirus.
Grab-and-Go Meal Sites for Kids During COVID-19 Extended Spring Break
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will be implementing the Seamless Summer Option program a few months earlier than scheduled, as approved by the United States Department of Agriculture and Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs.
Department of Agriculture Aims to ʻMaintain Critical Servicesʻ
Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) officials say they will try to “maintain as many critical services as possible during the State’s response to the COVID-19 emergency.”
Catering and Food Trucks to Deliver Free Meals to Kūpuna on O‘ahu
Honolulu Mayor Caldwell, along with Aloha Beer owner Steve Sombrero announced Friday a coalition of catering and food truck operators will deliver free meals to Hawaiʻi’s kūpuna on Oʻahu during this COVID-19 period.
Chief Justice Orders Closure of Courthouses
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald ordered all state courthouses closed to the public on Friday, except for official court business, from March 23 to April 30, 2020.
Status of Beach Wedding Permits and Other Wiki Permit Activities
The Wiki Permits online system is the permitting service for authorized applicants to reserve and purchase permits for commercial activity (beach weddings, etc.) on unencumbered State lands, specifically on state public beaches.
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.
