Maui News
Mayor’s Budget Amendment Would Make $4M Available for Coronavirus Response
Mayor Michael Victorino submitted a proposed bill to the County Council on Monday that would make $4 million available from the emergency fund to support the County of Maui’s efforts in addressing COVID-19 impacts.
Chief Justice Issues Order Limiting In-Court Proceedings
Hawaiʻi Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today issued an order that beginning Tuesday, March 17, and continuing through April 30, with the exception of emergency and time-sensitive matters, in-person appearances for civil, family, and to the extent possible, criminal matters will be limited.
Maui DMV Limiting Customers Inside, Waiving Online Convenience Renewal Fee
The County of Maui announces that the Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing will begin restricting the amount of customers that enter its office to no more than 10 people, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Queenʻs Health Systems Ramps Up COVID-19 Response
The Queen’s Health Systems is announcing several updates to the operations of its 4 hospitals and other facilities around the state effective today
Maui Health Expanding Assessment Procedures and Visitation Policies at All Three Hospitals
Maui Memorial Medical Center: A “rapid assessment” area has been set up at the Emergency Department (ED) entrance as an extension of the current triage tent area and to help with patient flow. Hospital visitation is now limited to one (1) visitor per patient and no children under the age of 14.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total 10: New Cases Include 2 O‘ahu Residents, 1 Maui Visitor
As of March 16, 2020, as of 3:30 p.m., there are a total of 10 confirmed or presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i. Three new positive results were announced today for two O‘ahu residents, and one visitor on Maui. The Department of Health (DOH) is monitoring all of these individuals and supervising their isolation as well as the self-quarantine of their family members.
County Council Takes Steps to Combat Coronavirus
Council encourages email testimonies to avoid contact.
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.
