Maui News
UH to Move Classes Online After Spring Break Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The University of Hawaiʻi will be moving classes online after spring break, effective Monday, March 23, 2020 according to an email communication from UH President David Lassner to students this morning.
Maui Police to Conduct St. Patrick’s Holiday Impaired Driving Enforcement
Starting this Friday, March 13 and continuing through St Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, March 17, the Maui Police Department Traffic Division will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for West Maui and North Shore
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at West Maui and North Shore (Waiheʻe to Hoʻokipa Beach Park) on Maui.
Moped Operator Hospitalized in Near Fatal Crash on South Kīhei Road
Police say the 27-year-old Kihei man operating the moped sustained life threatening injuries in the crash that was reported at 6:16 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
COVID-19 Daily Update: Tours Temporarily Suspended at Kalaupapa
DOH has temporarily suspended tours to Kalaupapa National Historical Park until April 11, 2020 as a public health measure to protect the vulnerable population of patients.
Maui Council Chair Encourages Civic Engagement Online
In light of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Council Chair Alice Lee said today she encourages the public to provide testimony and view meetings of the council and the council’s committees online.
ʻAlalā Project Looks to Next Stage of Recovery
The ‘Alalā Project is now in the fourth year of releases, and despite losses, project organizers say the birds are continuing to grow and learn in their new environment.
Maui Crime March 1 – March 7: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 12 burglaries, 8 vehicle thefts and 8 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 1 to March 7, 2020.
BREAKING: Hawai‘i DOE Cancelling All US and International Travel Through End of School Year
The Hawaiʻi Department of Education is cancelling all school and department-related travel to the US mainland and international destinations until the end of the 2019-2020 school year, effective March 12, 2020.
Maui Hospital and District Health Officials are Guests on Mayor’s TV Show
Mayor Victorino will be joined by guests Dr. Lorrin Pang of the Maui District Health Office and Dr. Lee Weiss, medical director and chairman of the Maui Memorial Medical Center’s Emergency Department.
Presidential Address: US Suspends All Travel From Europe to US for 30 Days
The address comes on the heels of a morning announcement from the World Health Organization, declaring the COVID-19 situation is now a pandemic. In a recent Tweet, President Trump said, “The media should view this as a time of unity and strength. We have a common enemy, actually, an enemy of the world, the coronavirus. We must beat it as quickly and safely as possible. There is nothing more important to me than the life and safety of the United States.”
Over $19K Raised For Affordable Housing in Kahoma
Habitat for Humanity Maui raised more than $19,500 during this year’s twelfth annual Build-A-Thon on February 21 and 22 in the Kahoma Residential Subdivision in Lahaina.
Resolution Introduced for Proposed Makawao Equestrian Facility
Councilmember Michael J. Molina transmitted a proposed resolution to the County Council to urge Mayor Victorino to negotiate with Maui Land and Pineapple Company for property in Makawao for use as an equestrian facility.
World Health Organization Declares COVID-19 is Now a Pandemic
The World Health Organization this morning declared COVID-19 is now a pandemic. The news was shared at a media briefing with organization head Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Lt. Governor Green is ʻConfidentʻ in Maui Hospital Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
As concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus escalate, state and county officials gathered at the Maui Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon to discuss preventative measures and potential emergency response.
COVID-19 Daily Update: State Launches Surveillance Initiative
Officials say about 200 COVID-19 tests will be conducted each week under the program.
Maui Public Warned of Coronavirus Themed Phishing Emails and Scams
These phishing attacks can be used in combination with emails and fake websites to trick victims into divulging sensitive information. Emails may have malicious Microsoft Word documents attached, which can lead to the installation of information stealer malware.
New Surveillance Testing for COVID-19 Announced by Hawai‘i Health Dept.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is beginning new surveillance testing for COVID-19 in addition to ongoing testing of persons under investigation. Health officials say the results will help responders understand and make appropriate decisions about the scope of such a spread, when it occurs.
At Least Nine Vessel-Whale Collisions Since December
With recent reports of whales showing propeller injuries, ocean users are reminded to keep a safe distance from these annual residents of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Collisions with vessels are a risk to both the animals and humans.
Eurodam Cruise Ship Diverts to Kahului Harbor
When the 936 ft. long Eurodam pulled into Kahului Harbor this morning, it came as an unexpected sight for area residents, especially since it doesn’t usually make a port call at the location. The ship put in a request this weekend to come to Kahului instead of Lahaina because of weather on the West side where the ship typically stops and tenders passengers.
