Maui News
Rapid Response Nurses, Respirator Therapists to Assist Maui Hospital in COVID Care
The Maui hospital in collaboration with the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi, will be welcoming several rapid response nurses and respiratory therapists to assist in caring for COVID-19 patients.
Hawaii Public Schools Report 325 Confirmed Cases in First Full Week, 39 in Maui County
Schools and complex areas across the state reported a total of 325 confirmed cases between Aug. 7 and 13, including 39 cases in Maui County.
Road Work Crew Member Critically Injured, Struck by Oncoming Vehicle in Wailuku
A male pedestrian who was working in the middle of a lane on Kanaloa Avenue in Wailuku, was struck by an oncoming vehicle and sustained critical life-threatening injuries this morning.
DOH Asks Hawai‘i Public to “Prepare like you would for a hurricane or natural disaster”
“When we have hospitals that are really worried about being able to take care of people, that is a crisis. When we see this exponential growth in the amount of people that are getting infected with COVID everyday–2,000 people in the past three days–that is a crisis. And at the point at which we overwhelm our resources, that’s a disaster, and that’s where we’re heading, and we’re trying really hard not to get there and that’s why we’re trying to work with the hospitals.”
Health Dept. Allows Maui Restaurant to Reopen After Corrective Actions
They remained closed until they could ensure that all cold-holding units remained at ≤41°F during operating hours and they restaurant has since received DOH approval to reopen.
Papa Ola Lokahi & 5 Native Hawaiian Health Care Centers Granted $20 Million
Papa Ola Lokahi and five Native Hawaiian Health Care Centers will receive $20 million in federal funding to support vaccination efforts; respond to and mitigate the spread of COVID-19; and strengthen health care services for Native Hawaiian families across the state.
BREAKING: DOE to Implement Weekly COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Employees, Volunteers
All Hawai‘i State Department of Education employees will be required to be tested weekly for COVID-19 begining Aug. 23 to comply with Gov. David Ige’s emergency proclamation and to help ensure a safe environment for students and staff, the Department announced today.
First Installment of Maui County Real Property Taxes Due Aug. 23
The first installment of Maui County real property tax payments for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 is due Aug. 23, 2021.
Aug. 13, 2021 COVID-19 Update: *1,167 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 1 Death (729 Average Over 3 Days)
There were *1,167 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 109 on Maui and six on Moloka’i.
Olowalu Propane Leak Resolved
Upon arrival, firefighters found propane discharging from a tank that feeds the Olowalu General Store.
24 More Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Inmates at Maui Jail
An additional 24 inmates at the Maui Community Correctional Center in Wailuku tested positive for COVID-19 today, bringing the number of active infections to 84 among inmates and staff. The breakdown includes 17 staff and 67 active inmate infections at the Maui jail.
Public Help Sought in Collecting GPS Coordinates on Bench Marks in Maui County
The County of Maui’s Real Property Assessment, GIS Section, is requesting public assistance in collecting Global Positioning System coordinates on Bench Marks throughout Maui County.
New Comet Discovered by UH Telescope on Haleakalā Could Become Visible in 2022
The University of Hawaiʻi’s Pan-STARRS1 telescope atop Hakeakalā discovered a new comet that may become bright enough for spectators to see with the naked eye as it moves closer to Earth in late April or early May 2022.
Aug. 12, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 549 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 1 Death
Of today’s 549 cases, there were 480 cases identified as confirmed, and 69 probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 255 on O‘ahu (+35 probable); 116 on Hawai‘i Island (+6 probable); 40 on Maui (+25 probable); 50 on Kaua‘i; two Molokaʻi (+3 probable); and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
World Renowned Educational Psychologist To Speak at Imua Family Services Conference
The annual Early Childhood Development Conference by Imua Family Services will feature keynote speaker Michelle Borba, Ed. D., an internationally renowned educational psychologist, award-winning author and parenting child expert. The conference will be held Sept. 11 at the Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku
Roundtable about Federal Eviction Moratorium Aug. 13 on AKAKU Channel 53
What help can Maui renters and landlords receive during the new federal eviction moratorium? A roundtable on Aug. 13 on AKAKU Channel 53 will provide answers.
UHMC Water Quality Lab Scientist Returns From Research Trip to Papahānaumokuākea
The team’s mission was to study ways to mitigate the spread of a newly-identified and fast-growing nuisance alga, named Chondria tumulosa, that they say is posing a serious threat to native species.
Surveillance Video: HI-Tech Kīhei in Shambles After Vehicle Drives “In and Out” of Store
The Hi-Tech surf store in Kīhei was left in shambles on Wednesday afternoon when a motorist reportedly drove through the back door, through the front window, and went “back and forth” within before exiting. According to initial reports, the front windows, back doors, inventory and fixtures were destroyed in the incident.
60 Active COVID-19 Infections Among Inmates and Staff at Maui Jail
An additional 21 inmates at the Maui Community Correctional Center in Wailuku tested positive for COVID-19 today, bringing the number of active infections to 60 among inmates and staff. The breakdown includes 17 staff and 43 inmate infections at the Maui jail.
Texas Man Dies, Pulled Unresponsive from West Maui Waters
A Texas man, pulled unresponsive from West Maui waters on Wednesday morning, has died.
