Maui News
Maui Health COVID-19 Update: Testing, Hotels for Heroes, Volunteer Work
Today’s guest is Jim Diegel, Chief Strategy Officer, Maui Health. Diegel spoke with KPOA’s Shane Kahalehau, discussing testing efforts in Maui County, caregiver isolation rooms, and volunteer work through Maui Health.
State Launches New Portals to Apply for, Track Unemployment Claims; IRS Launches Get My Payment
The Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations released improved software to apply for and track unemployment claims. The IRS has launched a Get My Payment application where the public can check on the status of Economic Impact Payments.
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Maui State Farm Agent Delivers Pizza to Grocery Store Workers on the Front Lines
State Farm agent Paul MacDonald from Kahului will be delivering 50 pizzas today, Wednesday, April 15 to grocery store workers in Central Maui. MacDonald will purchase the pizzas from Maui Lani Domino’s and will visit five grocery stores to coincide with the workers’ lunch breaks.
Maui Police Investigate Reported Shooting in Nāpili
Maui police are on the scene of a reported shooting at a residence in the West Maui area of Nāpili. Sources say the incident was reported at around 8:30 p.m. Updates will be posted here.
Maui Extended Furlough Inmate Leaves Facility Unauthorized After Scheduled Check-In
24-year old Kainoa Kaoni is 5’11” tall and weighs 200 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He is serving time for Theft 2, Burglary 1, Forgery, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, Unauthorized Possession of Confidential Personal Information, Attempted Burglary and Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle. He now faces an additional escape charge when found.
12 Positive Cases Tied to McDonald’s COVID-19 Cluster in Kona on Hawai‘i Island
On Hawaiʻi Island, a cluster at a fast food restaurant in Kona has resulted in 12 positive cases–including seven workers and five family members of two of the employees.
Work to Shut Down Water in Wailuku
Mira Image Construction LLC will be performing work on the County’s water system on Thursday, prompting a water shut-down from about 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for homes in the Wailuku area.
Molina Leads New Affordable Housing Bill
The bill aims to require that 201H affordable housing projects submitted to the county must consist of a minimum of 75 percent of the total units for individuals and families within very low, low, low-moderate, and moderate-income households.
Gabbard to Host Tele-Town Hall For Military Families
On Wednesday, April 15 at 4 p.m. HST, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) will host her next COVID-19 tele-town hall update.
LIVE STREAM: Mayor Victorino COVID-19 Update, April 14, 4 p.m.
Maui Mayor provides an update on Maui’s COVID-19 response at a 4 p.m. press conference on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
Live Stream: Kula Therapist Tests Positive, Maui Hospital Update, Kona Cluster Update
Governor David Ige holds a press conference at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. In addition to the governor, updates will be provided by: Lt. Governor Josh Green; Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director, Hawai‘i Dept. of Health (latest numbers); and Hilton Raethel, President & CEO, Healthcare Association of Hawai’i (Medical Reserve Corps, PPE supply).
Drive-Through Testing for COVID-19 in West Maui on Wednesday, April 15
General public access to the testing site will be on Honoapiʻilani Highway eastbound fronting Launiupoko Beach Park. The portion of the highway between Kai Hele Kū St. and the bypass connection will be closed to traffic in both directions.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 517: 13 New Cases, Maui Total is 88
Maui County has 2 new cases for a total of 88 confirmed positive. Of the 88 cases in Maui County, at least 41 have been released from isolation, and 7 have required hospitalization.
Mayor Interview: Hospital, Testing, Emergency Rule Updates
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is providing updates on Pacific Media Group’s network of Maui stations as the County continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the mayor spoke with Ed Kanoi and Charly Espina-Takahama of 99.9 KISS FM on Maui, and shared his thoughts on rural response, increased testing this week, and issues surrounding the hospital cluster at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Dr. Lee Weiss with Today’s Maui Health COVID-19 Update
Dr. Lee Weiss, Regional Director of Emergency Medical Services said he anticipates seeing antibody testing in Hawaiʻi within the next week to 10 days, if not sooner. Dr. Weiss also answers questions about droplet transmission, anticipated arrival of rapid antigen test kits, and further explanation of IGM (the body’s initial response to the infection) and IGG (the specific antibody produced after more time).
Senator Kai Kahele Answers Call for Active Duty with Hawai‘i National Guard in COVID-19 Response
Senator Kaiali‘i “Kai” Kahele (D-Hilo) voluntarily answered the call to state active duty this morning as a member of the Hawai‘i National Guard’s COVID-19 Joint Task Force response.
FAA Awards $133 Million to Hawai‘i Airports in Response to COVID-19
In Maui County, the funds include: $23,656,740 for Kahului Airport; $1,497,842 for Molokaʻi Airport; $1,302,047 for Lānaʻi Airport; $69,000 for Hāna Airport; $69,000 for Kalaupapa; and $1,000 for Kapalua Airport.
LIVE STREAM: Mayor Victorino COVID-19 Update: Maui Hospital Cluster Grows to 34 Positive
As of last night, 34 people at Maui Memorial Medical Center had tested positive for COVID-19. This includes two healthcare workers and one patient.
Petitions on Maui Claim Lack of Transparency, Undermined Civil Liberties Amid COVID-19 Response
Several petitions are circulating online, calling for immediate resignations of Maui hospital and government officials, and more action from the state to save local businesses.
Maui Crime April 5 to April 11: Break-ins, Burglaries, Thefts
Maui police responded to 9 burglaries, 5 vehicle thefts and 8 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from April 5 to April 11, 2020.
