Maui News
Paint fumes result in evacuation of 15 apartment units at Kīhei
Hazmat crews with the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety evacuated 15 units at the Kīhei Regency apartment complex Monday afternoon following reports of a chemical odor on the property.
Maui police report recruit illness during academy
A recruit with the Maui Police Department was transferred to the Maui Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room on Friday after becoming ill while participating in the department’s academy.
FBI: fentanyl distribution in recent case tied to drug trafficking organization on Maui
Special Agents with the FBI monitoring wiretaps authorized by the US District Court, determined that the fentanyl was being transported to Dayton, Ohio on Dec. 10, 2014 by a drug trafficking organization operating on Maui and in Northern California.
Land trust asks security guard to go in Hāwea Point Cliff House controversy
After jurisdiction at popular swimming spot Hāwea Point got a bit murky, Hawaiʻi Land Trust weighed in today, clarifying that a rule protects public use over a private homeowner’s attempts to encroach on the area. Further, the land trust said it requested that the homeowner’s private security guard no longer be situated at Cliff House, the rocky shoreline where people sunbathe, swim and jump.
DOH approves second medical cannabis retail dispensary for Cure Oahu
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has issued a formal notice to proceed to retail for TCG Retro Market 1, LLC dba Cure Oahu after it passed its final onsite inspection for a second retail facility.
UH Report: Dime-a-drink alcohol tax increase could raise $58 million and save lives
The state of Hawaiʻi could save lives and raise $58 million in revenue by increasing alcohol taxes by 10 cents per drink, according to a new report by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Pacific Health Analytics Collaborative.
Sherri Dodson to step down as Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity Maui
Habitat for Humanity Maui announced today that Sherri K. Dodson will be stepping down as Executive Director at the end of 2022, and has accepted a new role to continue with its Homeownership Education and Counseling program. Dodson has led Habitat Maui for nearly 20 years, becoming its first Executive Director back in 2003.
Feb. 7, 2022 COVID-19 update: 833 new infections in Hawaiʻi
Todayʻs count includes 92 cases on Maui, 125 on Hawaiʻi Island, 94 on Kauaʻi, four on Molokaʻi, seven on Lānaʻi, and 23 out of state. There are 488 new COVID-19 cases on Oʻahu.
Maui Charter Commission to host additional meetings on proposed charter amendments
The Maui Charter Commission has scheduled two additional public meetings to hear testimony and deliberate on proposed County Charter amendments leading up to submission of its Draft Report to the County Council on Feb. 18. The next meetings are planned for Monday, Feb. 7 and Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. online via BlueJeans.
WSL: Wildcard Moana Jones Wong Wins Women’s Billabong Pro Pipeline
Moana Jones Wong (HAW) made surfing history over the weekend by winning the Billabong Pro Pipeline in a final against five-time World Champion Carissa Moore (HAW).
Regency Kīhei Cinemas Indie & Foreign Film Series Returns
Regency Theatre Kīhei Cinemas announced the return of its Indie & Foreign Film Series, Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Feb. 6, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Feb. 6, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Feb. 6, 2022 COVID-19 update: 4 deaths and 916 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The latest data represents a total of 22,808 “active” cases statewide over two weeks, far surpassing the delta peak of 11,500. Maui County’s seven day average of cases is now 88.8 cases per 100,000, above the delta peak of 57.6 per 100,000 reported on Aug. 25, but below the 412.1 reported on Jan. 21, 2022.
Divers save coral from Honolulu Harbor Channel dredging project
More than 70 coral colonies and numerous individual corals were moved out of the path of a US Army Corps of Engineers channel dredging project at Honolulu Harbor, days before the project was scheduled to commence.
$30K donated to support family programs offered by Parents And Children Together
In recognition of the essential family-centered programs provided daily by Parents And Children Together to improve the lives and futures of Hawaiʻi’s most vulnerable population, Nareit Hawaiʻi has donated $30,000 to support its public outreach.
Missing Maui man: his vehicle and dog were found unattended at Nākālele Point
A 37-year-old Maui was reported missing after he failed to return from a short camping trip. Joseph Wyatt’s vehicle was found unattended at Nākālele Point. His dog was found Friday by nearby residents in the vicinity of his vehicle.
US SBA offers low-interest federal disaster loans for those impacted by December storm
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Hawaiʻi businesses and residents affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides that occurred Dec. 5-10, 2021.
Council mulls report outlining ways to manage tourism on Maui
Regulating peer-to-peer car sharing, setting a cap on tourist accommodations and banning transient vacation rentals in certain districts are among ideas to manage tourism on Maui that were presented this week by a county group. The recommendations and others are part of a 400-plus page report unveiled Wednesday at the council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting.
List: Maui weekly lane closures through Feb. 11, 2022
The state Department of Transportation is working on several road projects that will result in lane closures through Feb. 11, 2022.
