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A group of fishermen stated they had pulled an unresponsive male from the water. Police say no life-saving measures were performed as officers determined the male to be deceased.

The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, Inc. awarded 10 high school seniors from Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi scholarships based on academic achievement, community service and financial needs.

Southern Airways, the parent company of Mokulele Airlines, announced today that it is bringing a larger cabin-class aircraft to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi with weekday service to begin in the fall.

UPDATE: (3:16 p.m. 5.6.21) Davis was located and found to be in good health.

Mokulele Airlines is set to become the sole airline serving Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i beginning Friday when ‘Ohana by Hawaiian suspends operations.

Thanksgiving vouchers have been sent to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi residents who have received COVID-19-related assistance through the County of Maui Hawaii Emergency Laulima Partnership program.

Virtual public meetings will be held Dec. 2 and 3 regarding Hawaiian Electric’s proposal to launch shared solar or Community-Based Renewable Energy programs and projects on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.

Fresh produce will be distributed on Lanaʻi to families impacted by COVID-19 on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The distribution will take place from 1 to 2 pm, or until supplies run out.

There were 90 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 58 on the island of O‘ahu, 16 on Hawai‘i Island and 16 new cases in Maui County.   The Maui cases include one new case in Lahaina and at least 14 new cases on Lāna‘i. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll increased by three to 212, with three new deaths reported on the island of O‘ahu.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino announced a produce distribution will take place Wednesday, Oct. 21, to provide produce for families impacted by COVID-19 on the island of Lānaʻi.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposed settlement with Lanai Oil Company, Inc. for Clean Water Act violations at its facility on Lanaʻi Island. Under the agreement, Lanai Oil is required to pay a penalty of $71,166.

The weekly Lānaʻi fresh produce distribution event takes place today, Tuesday, Sept. 22, and includes about 400 pounds of hamburger meat to families impacted by COVID-19.

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife announced the cancellation of the 2021 Lāna‘i Axis Deer season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

A produce distribution event takes place today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, on Lānaʻi to provide produce for families impacted by COVID-19.

Produce distribution for the general public will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., or until supplies run out, in the County parking lotlocated between the County gym and school cafeteria.

Produce distribution for the general public will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., or until supplies run out, in the County parking lot located between the County gym and school cafeteria.

The current schedule is for Monday, Wednesday and Friday with two round trips each day, departing from: Lahaina at 6:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.; and Mānele at 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Hawaiian Electric and Pūlama Lānaʻi have ended discussions about a potential sale of the electric system on Lānaʻi, which will continue to be owned and operated by the utility.

Mayor Michael Victorino announced that a third produce distribution will take place on Wednesday, April 29, to provide produce to people impacted by COVID-19 on Lānaʻi.

Two Permanent checkpoints to make sure only residents are traveling to Hāna: (1) after Twin Falls and (2) past Kēōkea. This will start on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Governor’s office and Attorney General clarified today that people are NOT allowed to walk and run on the beach for exercise. This is stricter than Maui County’s rules.