Maui News
Schatz Wants Global Health Security Position Filled Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Schatz and the senators urged immediate action because the top global public health position at the NSC has remained vacant for almost two years.
Lori Vallow Daybell and New Husband Spotted on Maui, Children Still Missing
The case has sparked national media coverage amid the disappearance of the two children (17-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua Vallow) and the deaths of both individual’s former spouses as well as Vallow’s brother. No charges have been filed to date. Over the weekend, the Idaho Press detailed reasons why the couple have not been arrested, primarily citing lack of evidence.
Monitoring Continues on Maui as Safeguard Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The Diamond Resorts issued a letter to members on Sunday saying they learned from the Hawaiʻi Department of Health that a couple who visited Kāʻanapali Beach Club tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in their home country of Japan.
Man on Scuba Diving Tour off Moloka‘i Found Unresponsive
A man that was part of a scuba diving tour off of Molokaʻi died after he was found unresponsive approximately 50-feet of water on Saturday morning.
Preliminary Signs for Moku ‘O Wailuku Ahupua‘a Project to be Unveiled
During the Feb. 25 meeting, preliminary designs will be unveiled and potential signage locations will be identified. Installation of the completed signs is slated for June 2020.
Upcountry Water Management Among Key Topics at Kula Community Association Meeting
One of the most important issues facing Maui generally, and Upcountry Maui in particular, is what will be happening to the large amounts of water previously delivered to HC&S sugar fields from East Maui.
Bill on Photo Red Light Imaging Advances
The committee found that the prevalence of motorists who violate Hawaiʻi’s traffic laws, particularly those who fail to stop at red lights, has greatly increased.
Swimming Lessons Offered at Upcountry Aquatic Center
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announces Learn to Swim program registration beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Upcountry Aquatic Center.
Work to Shut Off Water in Waiʻehu
Homes in the Lower Waiʻehu Beach Road area will have their water shut off on Wednesday from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews work on a county water system.
Food Entrepreneurs Learn New Tips
Small food entrepreneurs learned about food labeling, safety plans, and distribution during a workshop held on Tuesday hosted by Maui Food Technology Center.
MEO Names Volunteer, Benefactors of The Year
Over 100 volunteers, council members, board members and community partners came together to recognize MEO’s Volunteer of the Year nominees and honoree, and the Benefactors of the Year.
Maui Students Among Nominees For US Service Academies
Kai Preseault of Seabury Hall, Jamahl Adams of Lānaʻi High School, and Michael Kalalau of Kamehameha Schools Maui were nominated.
No Cases of Corona Virus Confirmed in Hawaiʻi, Health Department Reports
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is continuing to gather facts and interview individuals based on limited information about a Japanese visitor who travelled to Hawaiʻi from Jan. 28 to Feb. 7 and after returning home to Japan, tested positive for COVID-19.
Maui is First Stop on Organic Land Management Education Tour
Beyond Pesticides launches their Hawaiʻi-wide Organic Land Management Education Tour with its first stop on Maui on Monday, Feb 17.
$13.7 Million Allotted to Hawaiʻiʻs Public Housing
Federal grant awarded to repair, renovate, and modernize public housing in Hawai‘i.
Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Schatz Bill Seeks to Quickly Fund Response to Public Health Emergencies
The bipartisan legislation seeks to create a permanent funding mechanism to ensure quick and effective responses to future public health emergencies.
Maui Surfer Girls Camp Scholarship Now Open
Maui girls, between the ages of 13 and 17, are invited to apply for a scholarship for the upcoming program to be held in July. Applications are due April 1.
Governor Ige to Travel to Japan for Discussions on Pre-Clearance Flights to Hawai‘i
Gov. David Ige is heading to Japan on Saturday for a series of meetings to promote and expand travel to Hawai‘i, and make access easier through pre-clearance flights from Japan to Hawai‘i and the US.
10 Recruits Join the Ranks of Maui Police Department
Ten individuals joined the ranks of the Maui Police Department as the members of the 89th Recruit Class took their professional oaths during a graduation ceremony held Friday, Feb. 14, at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapū.