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Maui Coronavirus Impacts

UH AD Matlin to retire June 2

The Maui News University of Hawaii athletic director David Matlin announced Wednesday that he will be retiring, effective June 2, ending an eight-year term in the position. Under Matlin, who was hired in March 2015, the Rainbow Warrior and Wahine teams have won two national titles (men’s ...

COVID-19 at a Glance

KAUAI: New cases: 78 • Total cases: 18,756 • Average cases: 12 • Positivity rate: 11% OAHU: New cases: 856 • Total cases: 259,260 • Average cases: 115 • Positivity rate: 9.1% MAUI: New cases: 208 (198 on Maui, 10 on Molokai, 0 on Lanai) • Total cases: 44,753 (42,613 on Maui, ...

Even for Kapalua veterans, TOC’s elevated status brings excitement

KAPALUA — The day that golf fans around the world have been anticipating has arrived. The PGA Tour’s new, spiffy look begins today with the first round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions at the Kapalua Plantation Course. Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas have both been here before ...

68 COVID-19 cases reported at Maui jail

The Maui Community Correctional Center had 68 active COVID-19 cases among inmates Tuesday, the state Department of Public Safety reported. The number was an increase from two active inmate cases last week. All 68 inmates were in medical isolation, the department reported.

COVID-19 at a Glance

KAUAI: New cases: 79 • Total cases: 18,678 • Average cases: 11 • Positivity rate: 11.2% OAHU: New cases: 697 • Total cases: 258,404 • Average cases: 105 • Positivity rate: 8.1% MAUI: New cases: 147 (140 on Maui, 4 on Molokai, 3 on Lanai) • Total cases: 44,545 (42,415 on Maui, ...

As year ends, pause in economic growth expected

Hawaii’s economic growth will hit a pause in the new year, but the state still looks likely to escape a harsh recession with the return of international travelers fueling the tourism industry and rising construction demands. Still, the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization ...