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12 ADDITIONAL COVID-19 DEATHS CONFIRMED AT YUKIO OKUTSU VETERANS HOME
Twelve deaths among residents of the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo have been confirmed and added to the state’s reported COVID-19 related deaths today. These deaths include 11 men and one (1) woman, all in the 70 to 80-year-old age group and with underlying health conditions. Ten of the residents passed away at…
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Drive-through COVID-19 testing set for West Maui on Monday, Sept. 21
Mayor Michael Victorino announced that drive-through COVID-19 testing will be held on Monday, Sept. 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lahaina Aquatic Center. The Lahaina Aquatic Center will be closed all day Monday due to the drive-through testing. The Lahaina Recreation Center will be closed Monday morning and open at 2:00 p.m. Minit…
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Guess the date and time of Maui’s first 2020 humpback whale sighting and win Pacific Whale Foundation gear!
It’s that time again! In a matter of a few short weeks, our beloved humpback whales will return to Maui Nui to mate and calve during their annual…
Councilmember Hokama Expresses Support for Maui Jim Maui Invitational
Today, it was announced by the Maui Jim Maui Invitational that this year’s event will be moved from the Lahaina Civic Center to Asheville, North Carolina. The decision…
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Maui County school students invited to enter educational video contest
Digital media and AV students in Maui County are invited to enter an educational video contest sponsored by The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Highways Division…
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University of Hawai’i Maui College Assistant Professor Develops Hawaiian Language Keyboard for use on Chrome OS Devices
University of Hawai‘i Maui College Assistant Professor Dr. Keola Donaghy has developed and Google has just released a Hawaiian language keyboard extension for users of the Chome…
Colorado woman arrested for Assault in the Second Degree and Resisting Arrest
On September 11, 2020 at about 5:07 a.m., Tara Trunfio (24), from Colorado, was arrested for Assault in the Second Degree and Resisting Arrest. Investigation reveals that…
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MPD Requesting Public’s Assistance in Assault Type Case
The Maui Police Department is requesting the Public’s assistance in identifying the male involved in an unprovoked attack on a bicyclist in Haiku this past Tuesday. On…
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Hawaii to Receive $10 Million in Additional Community Development Block Grants to Respond to COVID-19 Crisis
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) announced that Hawaii will receive an additional allocation of more than $10 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG-CV) to provide critical assistance…
Drought conditions bring temporary change to Upper Kula water system
Ongoing drought conditions have triggered operational changes for domestic water supply delivery to about 2,000 customers on the Upper Kula water system, according to the Department of…
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SCHATZ SECURES $27 MILLION IN NEW FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION
In August, Schatz Urged U.S. Department of Education Not To Delay Release Of Grant Funding, Citing Challenges Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that Hawai‘i will…
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‘Love Has Won’ Cult, Rerouted to Colorado
On September 7, 2020 at about 3:20 p.m., the Maui Police Department received notification that the Love has Won Cult, that had been on Kauai was en…
Two Families Receive Keys to Their New Home as Part of Habitat for Humanity Maui’s Housing Program
Habitat for Humanity Maui completed two more homes in their affordable housing project in Lahaina. Both homes are located in the Kahoma Residential Subdivision and feature two…
Kahikinui Roadway Repairs
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), through its contractor Goodfellow Bros. LLC, will begin roadway repairs in Kahikinui, Maui on September 8, 2020. The project involves…
Aloha Friday virtual concert series with John Cruz
On Sept. 25,Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) sets sail with Grammy award-winning musician John Cruz in partnership with sponsor PacWhale Eco-Adventures, the nonprofit’s social enterprise, for another installment of PWF’s…
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Maui artist Matthew Agcolicol selected for Kahului street art project
Local Maui artist Matthew Agcolicol was selected by Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Healthy Eating Active Living coalition to design and implement a street art project…
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Haiku and Paia Residents Ask to Be Heard Before County Council Votes on Maui Island Water Plan
Haiku and Paia residents complained to the Board of Water Supply (BWS) this week that they haven’t been consulted on the Maui Island Water Use and Development…