Maui News
Maui Officer Arrested For OUI
Melvin R. Johnson Jr. was arrested for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant on Saturday night.
24 New COVID-19 Cases Brings Hawai‘i Total to 999
There are 24 new COVID-19 case reported for Hawaiʻi today–19 on the island of Oʻahu, two each on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi and Kauaʻi, and one on Maui–bringing the statewide count to 999 cases in Hawaiʻi over the course of the pandemic. To date, 756 people (77.1%) have recovered including 115 (95%) recovery in Maui County. There are currently 224 active cases in the state, including seven on Maui.
Kahului Lani Senior Affordable Housing Complex Welcomes First Tenants
Catholic Charities Hawai’i earlier this week welcomed the first tenants of its new Kahului Lani senior affordable housing complex on Maui. The first phase of the 165-unit senior affordable rental complex is located along Kane Street across from the Kahului Foodland.
Yokouchi Estate to Be Transformed into Imua Discovery Garden
Imua Family Services, Maui’s early childhood development agency, announced plans to purchase the Yokouchi Estate in Wailuku to create a community space for outdoor, nature based learning for island keiki.
Two 4+ Magnitude Earthquake at Kīlauea This Week Are Likely Aftershocks from May 2018 Quake
Two 4+ magnitude earthquakes at Kīlauea this week are confident with a slip along the south flank fault and were likely aftershocks of a large 6.9 earthquake in May of 2018. Kīlauea’s south flank has been the site of 20 earthquakes of magnitude-4.0 or greater during the past 20 years.
Traffic Advisory: Honoapi‘ilani at Papalaua Wayside Park
Maui police are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident at Mile 11.5 near Papalaua Wayside Beach Park. Due to a slippery substance on the road, traffic is contraflow until further notice.
2,813 Air Arrivals to Hawai‘i on Wednesday was Highest Number Since Quarantine Began
Yesterday’s 2,813 passenger total increased again from the day before, marking the highest number of out-of-state arrivals to Hawai‘i since the quarantine began.
29 New COVID-19 Cases Brings Hawai‘i Total to 975
There are 29 new COVID-19 case reported for Hawaiʻi today–25 on the island of Oʻahu, two on Maui, one on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi and one case that was diagnosed out-of-state–bringing the statewide count to 975 cases in Hawaiʻi over the course of the pandemic. State health officials say at least five cases represent three new events and possible clusters.
Floatilla Organizers, Attendees Warned to Cancel or Face Arrest
State officials are warning floatilla organizers and participants to cancel or face arrest. Several hundred people have reportedly RSVP’d for the event being publicized on social media for the Forth of July holiday at an East O‘ahu beach.
Elderly O‘ahu Patient is Hawai‘i’s 19th COVID-19 Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting the 19th COVID-19 death today of an elderly patient on O‘ahu who was hospitalized with multiple underlying health issues. An additional 29 new positive cases today bring the state’s cumulative total to 975 cases. There were 25 cases diagnosed on O‘ahu, two cases on Maui, one case on Hawai‘i Island, and one case is out of state. At least five cases represent three new events and possible clusters.
2,424 Air Arrivals to Hawai‘i on Tuesday was Highest Number Since Quarantine Began
On Maui, there were 226 passengers arriving on three trans-Pacific flights. This included 79 visitors, 82 returning residents, 38 individuals seeking to relocate to Hawai‘i, nine military members and 18 crew members.
Interview: Protocols and Procedures to Protect OB Patients at Maui Memorial Medical Center
Dr. Jennifer Mathieu, an OBGYN with Maui Lani Physicians and Surgeons and OB Department Chair for Maui Health discuses protocols to protect OB patients providers and staff at the Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Eight Hawaiian Airlines Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Hawaiian Airlines confirmed that eight employees who recently attended flight attendant training at the company’s Honolulu headquarters tested positive for COVID-19 this week after feeling ill.
20 New COVID-19 Cases Brings Hawai‘i Total to 946
There are 20 new COVID-19 case reported for Hawaiʻi today–17 on the island of Oʻahu and three on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi–bringing the statewide count to 946 cases in Hawaiʻi over the course of the pandemic. To date, 746 people (80.3%) have recovered including 115 (96.6%) recovery in Maui County. There are currently 182 active cases in the state, including four on Maui.
Maui United Way “Live United” Campaign Raises Nearly $800,000
Maui United Way raised a total of nearly $800,000 this year which will go toward 31 health and human services programs in Maui County.
DOE Unveils Return to Learn Plan for Hawai‘i Public Schools
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education today unveiled its Return to Learn: School Reopening Plan that public schools are using to prepare for the “safe and healthy” return of students and staff during the upcoming 2020-21 school year.
Maui Restaurants Outline 7 Requests to the Department of Liquor Control
The Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association issued an open letter this month on behalf of a hui of restaurants in Maui County to the Department of Liquor Control saying the industry has been “devastated” by the COVID-19 pandemic and needs help.
UPDATE: Missing Person: Woman Last Seen in Kīhei Area of Maui
Alexandra Cameron was last seen in the Kīhei area of Maui, operating a 2007 silver Jeep Liberty, bearing license plate LEZ-656. She may also have a small black dog with her.
Motorcyclist Suffers Critical Life-Threatening Injuries in Kahului Crash Overnight
Maui police say speed is suspected as a factor in a near fatal motorcycle crash in Kahului overnight. A 43-year-old man with no local address suffered critical life-threatening injuries in a crash, reported at 12:25 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, on East Kamehameha Avenue at the Puʻunēnē Avenue Intersection.
