Maui News

Requests for telephonic appearances by attorneys or self-represented litigants who would otherwise need to travel inter-island will be liberally granted while the COVID-19 situation is ongoing.

The Hāna metals and electronics recycling event continues today (Friday) and Saturday, despite closing early on opening day yesterday.

The Maui Police Department was able to locate a missing California boy with the help of a resident who utilized Tesxt-to-911 to notify police of the boy’s whereabouts this morning.

Six people aboard a Blue Hawaiian helicopter flight are safe after a precautionary landing reported near Leilani Estates in Puna at around mid-day on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

The Hāna Baseyard will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020, due to the Department of Public Works, Highways Division participating in an emergency preparedness presentation and exercise.

Maui Matsuri organizers today announced the cancellation of their annual celebration which was set for May 2020. “Out of an abundance of caution, and out of respect for the many entertainers, vendors and sponsors, the planning committee felt it was important to make this decision early in order to prevent future fiscal and travel difficulties,” organizers said in an email announcement.

Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige today issued an emergency proclamation that allows the state to work quickly and efficiently to prevent, contain and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, and to provide disaster relief if necessary.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino issued a Public Health Emergency Proclamation today in response to the recent events revolving around the spread of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus.

Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director of Health in Hawaiʻi also spoke at the press conference saying, “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not identified any specific risk for Hawaiʻi and we will continue to work with them to determine if there is a potential threat, but again, at this time there’s no threat to anyone in Hawaiʻi.”

Program slated to begin on March 14.

Today, congressional leaders reached an agreement to provide $8.3 billion in emergency funding to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, including at least $4.5 million for Hawai‘i.

Green to serve as the administration’s liaison between the state and healthcare community as it pertains to COVID-19 preparedness and response.

Update: 9:59 a.m. 3.5.20. The Maui Police Department would like to thank the public for the assistance.  Both Autumn STONE and Santiago BARROS-STONE were located, in good health and are currently with Police.

Application deadline is March 31.

Resolution creates select committee to prepare for economic impacts of virus. 

“Uncle Les was a true Hawaiian civic leader,” Mayor Victorino said in a statement. “His passing is a great loss for our community. Joycelyn and I send our heartfelt sympathy to the Kuloloio ʻohana and everyone in our community who has been touched by Uncle Les’ deep spirituality and knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture.”

The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Precinct, District, County, and State Conventions Delegate Elections take place tonight (March 4, 2020) at locations across the state. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meetings begin at 7 p.m.

Veteran homestead community organizer and Wailuku Councilwoman Tasha Kama will discuss housing at the puwalu, or conference, set for March 20 and 21 at Above The Wave.

On the Big Island Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death has killed or injured hundreds of thousands of trees. The ‘Ōhi‘a species is considered the most important endemic tree in the state, comprising approximately 80% of Hawai‘i’s native forests.