Only two members of a household will be allowed to shop together at Maui grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retail outlets, Mayor Michael Victorino announced Tuesday. "This way we will establish social distancing as best as possible," he added. The order is less stringent than one mentioned Sunday, when Victorino told Hana residents during a teleconference that he was … [Read more...] about Mayor Announces New 2-Person Shopping Rule
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Maui Reports First COVID-19 Death
An older Maui resident with underlying health conditions has died from the COVID-19 virus, Mayor Michael Victorino announced Monday morning. “My heart is heavy with this tragic news,” Mayor Victorino said in a news release. “Mrs. Victorino and I offer our deepest condolences to this individual’s family and know that our community will also offer support and love during this … [Read more...] about Maui Reports First COVID-19 Death
Mayor’s Budget Boosts Tourism: Is it the Best Way to Recover from COVID-19?
Against a backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino released his $870-million county budget proposal last week. It includes a number of measures that Victorino said were responses to the impacts of COVID-19, such as $10 million allocated for countywide costs to “help eliminate COVID-19” and $3.8 million to replenish the Emergency Fund. Also part of … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Budget Boosts Tourism: Is it the Best Way to Recover from COVID-19?
Mayor Supports Enforcement of Illegal Fireworks Law
The enforcement of a new Hawai‘i state law criminalizing illegal aerial fireworks has the full support of Maui Mayor Michael Victorino. Victorino expressed his support to the Maui Police Department on Dec. 13 for its enforcement of the new law that establishes criminal liability for a homeowner, renter, or person responsible for real property who intentionally, knowingly, or … [Read more...] about Mayor Supports Enforcement of Illegal Fireworks Law
Mayor Plans Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Companies, Community Members File Suit Against Mayor
During Tuesday’s County Council meeting, efforts to hire an independent lawyer to represent the County Council in its power struggle with Mayor Michael Victorino were stymied, and breaking news of a lawsuit filed against the mayor and Corporation Counsel Moana Lutey had just been distributed. “The drama will continue,” Councilmember Mike Molina foreboded. “More and more … [Read more...] about Mayor Plans Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Companies, Community Members File Suit Against Mayor