Maui News
Photo Gallery: Maui’s Vibrant Destinations Turn Into Desolate Spaces
Exactly four weeks ago, Mayor Michael Victorino announced a stay-at-home order for the county of Maui due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the next few weeks, Maui’s visitor arrivals have exponentially decreased. Its popular destinations turned silent and empty. For one week in April, MauiNow’s Gaylord Paul Garcia photographed the current state at some of […]
Hungry Homeless Heroes Hawai‘i: 2,900 Meals Delivered to Homeless on Maui
A homegrown effort to get food into the hands of homeless individuals on Maui is gaining momentum, with an estimated 2,900 meals delivered to Pāʻia, Lahaina, Kahului, Wailuku and Kīhei over the course of 20 days.
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Fourth COVID-19 Related Death on Maui is Washington State Man With No Previous Medical Conditions
Maui has a fourth COVID-19 related death. Maui County has 2 new cases for a total of 106 confirmed positive. Of the 106 cases in Maui County, at least 54 have been released from isolation, and 7 have required hospitalization.
Maui Food Hub Launches to Support Farmers Through COVID-19 and Beyond
In a community-based response to a global crisis, a years-long dream was realized in just three weeks, with the launch of the Maui Food Hub, under the direction of the Hawai’i Farmers Union United, and in collaboration with farmers and non-profit organizations across Maui.
PHOTOS: Wailuku Firefighters Fire Up the Grill for Hospital Workers
Firefighters from the Wailuku Fire Station on Maui spent time this morning cooking breakfast for hospital workers. The County of Maui sent out a special mahalo via Facebook saying, “Thank you to all our healthcare workers and first responders for serving our community during this time.”
454 Out-of-State Passengers Arrive in Hawai‘i on Saturday; 25 on Maui
On Saturday, April 18, a total of 454 people arrived in Hawaiʻi from out-of-state including 109 visitors and 157 residents, according to new data compiled by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. On Maui, there were 25 individuals who arrived from out-of-state including six crew members, 11 residents and eight visitors.
Saturday Drive Thru at Mulligans On The Blue Serves 180 Meals to Those in Need
O’Dwyer tells Maui Now that he plans to continue the service every Saturday while they are able. He said he is open to donations to enable a larger operation and likes the idea of people using the service to pick up breakfast for home-bound individuals.
Maui Fire Department Promotes Eight Members
Promotions include: Jorgen Kaʻohele Busby, Jeremy Javier, Maroe Smith, Modesto Jacinto Jr, Michael Mullalley, Jeffrey Robson and Michael Howe to Fire Captain; and Michael Gormley has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Checkpoints Aim to Add Layer of Protection for Hāna
The checkpoints are intended to protect the isolated community, which has limited medical resources, by restricting road traffic to East Maui residents only. The checkpoints are after Twin Falls on the Hāna Highway at at ʻUlupalakua Ranch on Piʻilani Highway.
Letter: Mayor Victorino Urges Governor to Reconsider Rules Related to Exercise on the Beach
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today sent a letter to Governor Ige urging him to reconsider or clarify rules “to expressly allow exercise activities to occur on the beaches.” The letter comes on the heels of Governor Ige’s latest proclamation that includes an order that closes all state beaches.
Construction Kicks Off For Big Island Emergency Shelter
A new emergency shelter program kicked off with construction of 32 shelters on Saturday at the Hawai’i Island County’s NAS Pool parking lot.
Petition Urges County Compromise on Governor’s Order That Makes it Illegal to Walk or Run on State Beaches
The petition had garnered more than 3,000 signatures by 6:42 p.m. on Saturday. The petition comes on the heels of Governor Ige’s latest proclamation that includes an order that essentially makes it illegal to walk or run on the beach for exercise.
Hawaiian Airlines Flies 2 Million Face Masks to Hawai’i
Hawaiian Airlines, in partnership with the grassroots community group Every1ne Hawai‘i, today chartered a cargo flight to bring 2 million face masks to Hawai‘i from China.
Gabbard: American People Need to be Protected From ‘Corporate Corrupting Influence at the Pentagon’
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) issued the following statement in response to news that the Department of Defense is proposing to weaken the rules put in place three years ago to “protect the American people from corporate corrupting influence at the Pentagon.”
Salvation Army Receives $20K For Meal Distributions
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands has received a $20,000 grant from CVS Health to support its response to the COVID-19 outbreak across the islands.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 574: 21 New Cases, Maui Total is 104
Maui County has 2 new cases for a total of 104 confirmed positive. Of the 104 cases in Maui County, at least 52 have been released from isolation, 7 have required hospitalization, and there have been three COVID-19 related deaths in Maui County.
Nearly 500 Out-of-State Passengers Arrive in Hawai‘i on Friday; 28 on Maui
On Maui, there were 28 individuals who arrived from out-of-state including seven crew members, 10 residents and 11 visitors.
Hawai‘i Judiciary Postpones Trials Until End of May
Trials in civil, criminal, and family courts in Hawaiʻi will be postponed to a date after May 29, 2020 or after the termination of Gov. David Ige’s state of emergency, whichever is sooner.
Medical-Grade Mask Project on Maui Needs More Volunteers
Despite news surrounding supplies of medical-grade filter face-masks arriving on island, leaders with The Maui Filter Face Mask Project say they continue to receive requests daily from clinical staff at both county hospitals and health agencies for assistance.
Maui Health Foundation Donates Ventilators to Maui Memorial Medical Center
The equipment was delivered to the hospital this week, tested, and distributed to the floors to be used as needed. The Foundation purchased seven ventilators and the remaining three were donated by MultiCare Health System, a not-for-profit health care organization in Washington.
