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County Department of Housing announces COVID-19 homeowner assistance fund will close May 27
The Maui Homeowner Assistance Fund Program, which has provided financial assistance to homeowner-households on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, will close on May 27, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Housing.
MEO named winner of The Founders’ Award by SAX and $20,000 gift
Maui Economic Opportunity earned The Founders’ Award from the advisory, audit and accounting firm SAX. The first place finish came with a $20,000 gift, according to the announcement, made on Thursday.
Hale Mahaolu’s Grant Chun to retire; Anders Lyons named executive director, Trevor Tokishi board president
Hale Mahaolu, a nonprofit affordable housing provider, today announced that Anders Lyons has been appointed executive director of the organization. Lyons previously served as the nonprofit’s board president. Hale Mahaolu, which has a portfolio of 13 properties with more than 1,000 units of affordable housing, also announced that its executive director, Grant Chun, will retire and that Trevor Tokishi has been named board president.
SHOPO and Maui County reach COVID-19 hazard pay agreement for compensation
The State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers and Maui County have reached a negotiated settlement agreement on hazard pay for Maui officers who remained on duty during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a SHOPO announcement.
State reports signs of rise in COVID-19 cases on Maui
This morning, state epidemiologist Sarah Kemble, spoke from the Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center to media over Zoom that cases seem to be mild at this time, however, she encouraged people to get vaccinated and boosted.
Maui County Council meeting to be held remotely Friday due to COVID-19 cases
Due to several cases of COVID-19 within the Legislative Branch, Council Chair Alice L. Lee determined that Friday’s council meeting will be held remotely via Bluejeans.
UH: Native Hawaiians, Filipinos report lower health, well-being after pandemic
A recent survey conducted by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization highlights the significant differences in health outcomes across socio-economic and demographic groups in Hawaiʻi.
Mauliola Pharmacy in Wailuku offering new COVID-19 antibody testing program
Mauliola Pharmacy in Wailuku is offering a new COVID-19 antibody testing program that’s free for residents.
Maui Now: Top 22 stories of 2022
As Maui rings in the new year, we take a moment to reflect on 2022–a year that brought highs and lows, challenges and triumphs, and shed light on erosion and the economy. Here are Maui Now’s top 22 stories of 2022…
Dec. 1-7, 2022 COVID-19 update: 7 deaths, 1,371 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,371 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Dec. 1-7, 2022. There were seven COVID-19 deaths this week.
Nov. 24-30, 2022 COVID-19 update: 5 deaths, 1,012 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,012 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Nov. 24-30, 2022. There were five COVID-19 deaths this week.
Nov. 17-23, 2022 COVID-19 update: 10 deaths, 1,169 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,169 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Nov. 17-23, 2022. This is well below the most recent peak of 8,924 new infections reported during the week of May 19-25, 2022. There were 10 COVID-19 deaths this week.
Oct. 13-19, 2022 COVID-19 update: 3 deaths, 2,211 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 2,211 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Oct. 13-19, 2022, and three new deaths.
FEMA approves $1.5M for COVID-19 protection measures by Maui Emergency Management Agency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized the release of over $1.5 million to the County of Maui to reimburse the public funds it spent to test people for COVID-19 from October 2020 through September 2021.
DOH is recommending COVID-19 bivalent boosters for keiki ages 5 and up
The state Department of Health is recommending COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines for everyone age five and older.
Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2022 COVID-19 update: 8 deaths, 1,273 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,273 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2022. There were eight COVID-19 deaths this week, one more than what was reported last week.
Sept. 16-21, 2022 COVID-19 update: 14 deaths, 1,132 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,132 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Sept. 16-21, 2022, which is 211 less cases than the previous week. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 1,679 with 14 new deaths reported over the week.
Study to be highlighted in webinar: Molokini thrives during the COVID-19 pandemic
With no boats around at one of the most popular snorkeling sites in Hawaiʻi, Molokini thrived during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s what a small team of researchers discovered during a year-long study that started in April of 2020. Their findings will be presented during a free webinar set for 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 28.
Sept. 8-15, 2022 COVID-19 update: 10 deaths, 1,343 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,343new COVID-19 cases for the week of Sept. 8-15, 2022, which is 128 more cases than the previous week. The number of “active” cases statewide over two weeks decreased to 2,300 down by 395 cases.
Sept. 1-7, 2022 COVID-19 update: 11 deaths, 1,215 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,215 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Sept. 1-7, 2022, which is 562 less cases than the previous week. There were 11 new COVID-19 deaths reported this week in Hawaiʻi.