county Maui: Latest News

MAUI, Hawaii - Sekope Sharits will turn 17 years old in August, but any celebration will be overshadowed by a daunting challenge: being the caretaker for his parents who were both recently diagnosed with cancer.His mother, Siu Ako Tolutau Sharits, 40, was diagnosed with breast cancer in April. His father, Kenneth, 52, is battling lymphoma after being diagnosed a few weeks ago.

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) reminds the public to be vigilant due to a steady increase of reported cases of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i since June 2023.As of Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that COVID-19 hospital admission levels for both the City and County of Honolulu and Maui County increased from low to medium level.In the week ending July 29, 2023, the hospital admission rate for Honolulu and Maui counties increased to 10.4 new COVID-19 hospitalizations per 100,000 people The new cases bumped Hawai‘i’s hospitalization admission levels from low (<10.0) to medium (10.0-19.9) level.The recent increase in COVID-19 hospital admission levels parallels COVID-19 hospital admission rates nationwide.The DOH is reminding members of the public to do their part to protect themselves and others from COVID-19, especially with the recent devastating wildfires on Maui that resulted in an influx of hospitalizations on both Maui and Oʻahu.“The sudden increase in hospitalizations from the tragic wildfires highlights the need to preserve hospital capacity and prevent hospitalizations due to COVID-19,” said Health Director Dr.

FILE - Black Sand Beach at Waianapanapa State Park on Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. (Photo by Reinhard Dirscherl/ullstein bild via Getty Images) HONOLULU - Repairing coral reefs after boats run aground. Shielding native forest trees from a killer fungus outbreak.

View of the Colosseum in 2011 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Santi Visalli/Getty Images) Spring break outings are often defined by parties and trips to beaches in California, Florida and Hawaii — however, new data shows a growing interest in international travel among Americans.Less conventional destinations, particularly in Europe, have replaced longstanding favorite locations such as Orlando, Phoenix and Maui atop many Americans' travel itineraries. Many report lower prices, fairer weather and loosening COVID-19 restrictions across the globe as driving factors in their shift toward the likes of London, Rome and British Columbia.10 SAFETY TIPS TO REMEMBER IF YOU'RE TRAVELING OUT OF THE COUNTRY FOR SPRING BREAKWhat is driving this change?After years of visiting national parks, wide-open nature retreats, and domestic tropical island getaways during the pandemic, Americans are showing renewed interest in travel this spring."Interest in international travel is increasing given the favorable exchange rate for Americans," Philip Ballard, the Florida-based chief communications officer of HotelPlanner, told the Associated Press. "For example, we're seeing about a 20% increase in U.K.-bound bookings because the U.S.

HAYWARD, Calif. - A Hayward couple says they were left stranded in the ocean while snorkeling on their honeymoon. It happened in Maui about 18 months ago, and now they’ve filed a $5 million lawsuit against the tour boat company.  The attorney says it was a pretty scary situation for the newlyweds who realized that they’d been left behind.

Vaccination rates by county and age now include federal dosesHONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s COVID-19 data are more detailed thanks to statistical information on federal program vaccine recipients.Beginning today the Department of Health’s Disease Outbreak Control Division data dashboard reflects new data provided by federal agencies.

Hawaiian island of Maui, and and nearby residents in the community of Haiku are being evacuated, county officials said Monday.The National Weather Service reported 13.2 inches (33.5 centimetres) of rain fell in the Haiku area of Maui’s North Coast between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

(Special Saturday Edition)Department of Health:Higher Case Count Today Partially Due to Historic CasesThe DOH Disease Outbreak and Control Division (DOCD) is reporting 106 coronavirus cases today. 31 cases from Maui were not previously confirmed due to a laboratory reporting issue.

ORLANDO, Fla. – While he may take no prisoners in the courtroom, high-profile Orlando attorney and Florida’s so-called “pot daddy” John Morgan is making amends -- with Arby’s.

WAILUKU, Hawaii - A man who was bitten by a shark in the water off Maui has died from injuries he suffered in the attack, a hospital official said.A 56-year-old man has died from his injuries sustained during a shark attack in Maui earlier this week, officials said.Maui Health spokeswoman Tracy Dallarda said Wednesday evening that the hospital does not plan to identify the 56-year-old man or the time of his death out of respect for patient privacy, The Maui News reported.The man was surfing in Honolua Bay when he was attacked just before 8 a.m.

ORLANDO, Fla – Hawaiian Airlines is bringing the sunshine and tropical paradise closer to three mainland cities, including Orlando beginning this spring.Beginning on March 11, the airline will offer two weekly non-stop flights between Honolulu and Orlando International Airport. According to the companies website, the flights will takeoff Thursdays and Sundays at 5:15 p.m.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Freshman RJ Davis scored 16 points and No. 14 North Carolina overcame an ugly start to beat UNLV 78-51 on Monday night in the first round of the relocated Maui Invitational.Garrison Brooks added 14 points and surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his career in the first half for the Tar Heels (2-0), who fell behind 13-0 and didn't score for the first 6 1/2 minutes.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Courtney Ramey and No. 17 Texas offered a glimpse Monday of the Longhorns' potential depth to start the relocated Maui Invitational.

California lawmakers are still in hot water after some chose to attend a lavish bipartisan conference in Hawaii, while the state’s residents face job losses, travel restrictions and curfews as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases rise. The four-day conference in Maui focused on reopening the U.S.

Governor’s Office:

With no end in sight to the coronavirus outbreak, Dwayne Johnson is looking on the brighter side, saying spending more time with his two-year-old daughter Tiana has been a 'silver lining.'Johnson, 48, took to Instagram on Sunday, sharing a video from his nightly ritual of singing Maui's rap on You're Welcome from Moana.He created the ritual to get his daughter to wash her hands before bed every night, while also revealing that Tiana doesn't actually know her dad plays Maui in Moana.

Governor’s Office:

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is a tough guy, but when it comes to his daughter Tiana, the doting dad is a big ball of mush. A few days ago, Dwayne Johnson posted a video of himself and Tiana on his Instagram handle where he sang the rap portion from his song You're Welcome from the Disney film Moana as he taught his 2-year-old how to wash her hands. Today, the 47-year-old actor once again shared a post where he can be seen singing the same song 'for the 937th time' as baby girl Tiana insists her dad to sing along with 'Maui'.

Department of Health:

Coronavirus is no match for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson‘s hand-washing technique.

Dept. of Health:

Dept. of Health:

Honolulu and Maui Stay-at-Home Orders

Additional test results received from private laboratories – individuals exposed during out-of-state travel 

First presumptive positive case on Oahu