In the sideways year 2020, many companies on Maui have been beyond challenged to keep their companies alive and serving their longtime patrons and fans. Yet, somehow, many of them have grown new roots, cracked open their collective coconuts and discovered creative ways to turn lemons into lemonade. In short, controlling their own destiny. One company that has managed to … [Read more...] about 2020 Maui Film Festival Takes Flight
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Maui County Council Approves $6M in Emergency Funds for COVID-19
[Follow our live COVID-19 coverage at Mauitime.com/covid19] At an emergency meeting held Friday, March 20, the Maui County Council approved $6 million in budget amendments to allow the use of money from the county's Emergency Fund to assist with response the COVID-19 pandemic. Four million dollars will go to support county departments, and $2 million would go to support … [Read more...] about Maui County Council Approves $6M in Emergency Funds for COVID-19
Maui County to Enact Emergency Rules: Dine-in restaurant service closed, public venues closed, travel restrictions enacted
[Story updated at 7:18pm on 3/18 to add a comment from county spokesperson Chris Sugidono about penalties for rule violations.] Maui Mayor Michael Victorino announced new "Public Health Emergency Rules" to combat the spread of COVID-19. The rules will go into effect at 7:45am on Friday, March 20, 2020 and will limit "gatherings of groups of people and [curtail] vehicle … [Read more...] about Maui County to Enact Emergency Rules: Dine-in restaurant service closed, public venues closed, travel restrictions enacted