Maui News
Maui Organization Kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mālama Yo Mama, a community organization on Maui created an event to benefit uninsured and underinsured women of Maui with screenings and biopsies throughout the year.
Pet Food Bank Running Low at Maui Humane Society; Donation Drive Underway
The Maui Humane Society is organizing a donation drive from Oct. 15 – 30 for food and supplies for dogs and cats as part of its 4EverPets program to help pet owners struggling financially during the pandemic.
Oct. 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 156 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 5 Deaths
There were 156 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 14 on Maui.
Volcano Watch: Large Earthquake Serves as a Reminder to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”
The magnitude-6.2 earthquake that occurred on Sunday, Oct. 10 serves as a stark reminder that the State of Hawai‘i is no stranger to potentially damaging earthquakes.
Maui Couple Honored as Hawai‘i’s Longest Married by Worldwide Marriage Encounter
The Molinas were married Oct. 20, 1951, at St. Ann’s Church in Waiheʻe, Maui. They will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. They were selected as the longest married couple in Hawaiʻi based on a nomination process.
Hawai‘i Inmates Offered Vaccine Incentive
Inmates in PSD custody during the period of March 3, 2021 through Dec. 31, 2024, who become fully vaccinated against COVID-19, are eligible to receive a one-time incentive award of $50.
2018 Kaua‘i Floods and Ongoing Pandemic Make Way for Adaptive Management
Hāʻena, the gateway to the famous and immensely popular Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park, now is able, through reservation and parking controls, to cap daily visitation to both parks at 900 people, compared to 2,000 or more before the flood.
Jill Wirt Joins Maui Nui Marine Resource Council as Project & Research Coordinator
Jill Wirt, who holds a master’s degree specializing in coastal and marine resource management from the University of California at Santa Barbara, has joined the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council as Project and Research Coordinator.
Tactical Training Exercise, Oct. 15 in Wailuku
The Maui Police Department will be conducting a tactical training exercise on the ʻĪao Intermediate School campus on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, between 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
State of Hawai‘i Sells Record $1.88 Billion in GO Bonds
Money from the sale will be used to fund new and existing projects, which in turn support Hawaiʻi’s economy.
UH’s Solar Wind Sherpas To Observe Total Solar Eclipse from Yacht in Antartica
The University of Hawaiʻi’s eclipse are going on an expedition to Antartica aboard a Honolulu yacht to study the Dec. 4 total solar eclipse.
Oct. 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 164 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 6 Deaths
There were 164 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 14 on Maui and one on Molokaʻi. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 857, with six new deaths reported today.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers is Recipient of $25K Donation
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers, Inc., a shelter for homeless individuals on Maui, received two substantial donations totaling $25,000 from Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Charitable Trust to assist with their mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness on Maui.
Adopt a Humpback Whale or Bottlenose Dolphin To Fund Research & Conservation
The nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation (PFW) has redesigned its adoption program of humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins or endangered false killer whales, with all proceeds going to the research, education and conservation efforts.
Mayor Issues Proclamation for National Coming Out Day
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino proclaimed Oct. 11, 2021 National Coming Out Day in the County of Maui. The proclamation raises awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and coincides with the annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender History Month.
UH to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for All Employees in 2022
The University of Hawaiʻi announced a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for employees that goes into effect on Jan. 3, 2022. Under the new policy, all UH employees, including those who are teleworking, will be required to be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus OR have an approved medical or religious exemption for the vaccine.
Brown Water Advisory for North Shore and West Maui Waters
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the North shore from Maliko to Waiheʻe, and for West Maui from Honolua to Honokōwai.
Doctors On Call Able to Deploy Mobile Testing Teams to Meet Hospitality Needs
Doctors On Call continues to work with the hospitality industry on Maui to address safety needs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Hawai‘i Public Official Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from AmeriCorps
Stacy Higa, 58, a former public official from Hilo, Hawaiʻi, pleaded guilty today to embezzling more than $38,000 from AmeriCorps and also to offering a bribe in return for grants under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
ReTree Hawaiʻi Hosting Statewide Tree Planting Campaign in November
ReTree Hawaiʻi is hosting a statewide tree planting campaign in November, with 56 organizations and 21 sites already signed up to participate.