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June 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 56 Cases

The confirmed cases included: 22 on O‘ahu (-1 probable); 13 on Maui (+1 probable); seven on Kaua‘i; four on Hawai‘i Island; and 10 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.

COVID-19 B.117 Variant Detected in Kaua‘i Visitor

The B.117 variant, also known as the “UK variant,” was detected in a sample taken from a US mainland visitor who tested positive on the island earlier this month.

Christmas Drive-Through Slated for Dec. 18-19 at Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku

The County of Maui hosts a Christmas drive-through event at the Kalana O Maui County Building in Wailuku as Mayor Michael Victorino shares holiday snacks and good cheer.

Lava on Puna Geothermal Property Has Not Impacted Wells

A lava flow crossed into the Puna Geothermal Venture property overnight but has not impacted any wells, according to scientists with the US Geological Survey.

DLNR Responds to Aquarium Fishing Permits Ruling

Judge Crabtree ruled that, based upon a state Supreme Court opinion, existing permits for fine mesh nets used for catch of aquarium fish are illegal and invalid

Maui Swim for Science Event Attracts 50 Participants

An estimated 50 community members, resource managers, scientists and conservationists participated in a talk story and Swim for Science event on Earth Day.