The Maui Humane Society hosts its first public adoption event in over a year and a half on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organization leaders say the event is organized to address the overwhelming number of pets (almost 500) that are currently at the shelter and in foster care.

The County of Maui Department of Fire & Public Safety announced today the selection of Fire Chief Brad Ventura. Selection was conducted by the Maui Fire and Public Safety Commission and will take effect on Oct. 1, 2021.

Two virtual public meetings will be held this month on improvements to several bridges on Hāna Highway between Huelo and Hāna town in east Maui.

The state Department of Health, Clean Water Branch issued a Brown Water Advisory for South Maui waters from North Kīhei to Mākena.

Maui County’s “Safer Outside” program takes effect today, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Under the new rules, restaurants are required to ask patrons 12 years and older proof of vaccination for indoor dining. Unvaccinated patrons must be served only in outdoor dining areas, takeout or drive-thru service.

“For clarification, bars, restaurants, gyms, fitness centers and other “high risk” businesses may operate at 50% capacity indoors, provided that all customers 12 years of age and older provide proof of full vaccination,” according to the Mayor’s office.

Former Maui County Council Member Stacy Crivello and Hale Mahaolu’s Reuben Ignacio recently joined the Maui Economic Opportunity Board of Directors.

Tylun Pang, Fairmont Kea Lani’s Executive Chef, and Thomas Houston, Director of Food & Beverage, announces the homecoming of Jonathan Pasion, welcoming him back to Fairmont Kea Lani as Executive Chef for Kō. 

The US hotel industry is projected to end 2021 down more than $59 billion in business travel revenue compared to 2019, with Hawaiʻi hotels projected to be down nearly $1.2 billion, according to a new report released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Kalibri Labs.

Two Maui business owners came together to host “Womanspiration,” an event to support 30 entrepreneurs who also are mothers and to raise funds for the Maui Cancer Wellness Retreat Program.

The live-streamed event is part of an ongoing monthly series designed to inform and inspire prospective homebuyers, particularly first-time buyers, in Maui County.

Effective Sept. 15, Scott Meidell will be promoted to Chief Operating Officer and John Kreag will be promoted to Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. Rounding out the new leadership at Haleakalā Ranch is the addition of Luke Estes who will join the company as Senior Vice President/Real Estate on Oct. 4.  

There are currently eight active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center as of Wednesday, Sept. 15.

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s 10th fatality from COVID-19 and announced 35 new cases on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 493 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 73,268.

Grants are being awarded to various Native Hawaiian educational organizations, Native Hawaiian community-based organizations, and other similar organizations.

The stairs, which have been closed to the public for more than three decades, were created by the US military during World War II as a mountain path to a secret radio station.

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.

Personnel will be at the bridge to alert drivers of the conditions. 

There are currently four active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center as of Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Contact the South Kohala Community Policing Section with any questions.

Authorities seek the public's help locating two runaway East Hawaiʻi teens.