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State Climate Commission Issues Decision Making, Investment Guidance
The statement provides recommendations to state and county governments on how to translate Hawaiʻi’s climate policy framework into decision making and investing. The American Jobs Plan includes a $50 billion investment in resilient infrastructure, including restoring and protecting nature-based infrastructure such as lands, forests and wetlands.
Maui Pedestrian Dies in Hit-And-Run on South Kīhei Road
A 74-year-old Kīhei man suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run accident on South Kīhei Road at around 7:36 p.m. Monday. Police say the vehicle involved may be a red SUV of an unknown make/model/year.
Council Chair Lee: Seeks Unity as Injection Well Case Proceeds Through Courts
“Maui County is making investments to make its wastewater system more efficient and environmentally friendly, and that effort will continue regardless of the outcome in any court case,” Council Chair Alice L. Lee said today.
Brown Water Advisory at Honolua to Kāʻanapali, Maui
A Brown Water Advisory was issued today for waters from Honolua to Kāʻanapali, in West Maui.
July 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 132 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 81 on O‘ahu (+7 probable); 22 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); eight on Maui (+1 probable); four on Kaua‘i; and nine in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
Canada to Ease Border Measures for Fully Vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9
Starting Aug. 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the US, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel.
Harris English, Collin Morikawa Secure Second Victories of Calendar Year
English, Morikawa, Davis, Glover and Power will join 25 other TOUR winners on Maui when the 2022 event returns to The Plantation Course at Kapalua in January.
Public Comment Period Underway on DHHL’s Honokōwai Master Plan
DHHL’s primary intent is to repurpose lands previously in pineapple cultivation but currently fallow to subsistence agricultural, residential, community, commercial, and industrial use, and to support those uses with adequate infrastructure.
Update: Felicia Rapidly Weakens to Tropical Storm, Guillermo to Become Depression
Felicia is rapidly weakening as it heads toward the Central Pacific. The system went from a Category 5 hurricane yesterday to a Category 1 hurricane over a 24 hour period.
July 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 164 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 99 on O‘ahu (+5 probable); 17 on Hawai‘i Island (+1 probable); 14 on Maui (-2 probable); six on Kaua‘i; and 23 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
Driver Dies in Kahikinui Crash, Alcohol and Speed Suspected as Factors
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash along a remote section of the Piʻilani Highway in Kahikinui, reported at around 10:42 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021.
DNLR, State Lawmakers Say 2021 Session Was “Most Productive” in Recent Decades
State lawmakers and DLNR leaders believe the 2021 legislative session was the most productive and effective for natural and cultural resources protection and support of any in recent decades.
Small Felicia “Still Packing Cat. 4 Punch”
Forecasters say the system is expected to more into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility Tuesday evening as a tropical storm.
July 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 124 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 80 on O‘ahu (+1 probable); 17 on Hawai‘i Island (+3 probable); 12 on Kaua‘i; 3 on Maui (+6 probable); and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Scuba Diver Found Unresponsive at Mākena Landing
A male scuba diver was found unresponsive on Friday afternoon in waters off of Mākena Landing in South Maui. Maui police responded to the area at around 2:28 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021. Police say the male was diving with a friend, but they became separated while at the surface. The friend lost sight […]
Hurricane Update: “Tiny But Ferocious” Felicia Continues on Westward Trek
Felicia is forecast to move into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility Tuesday night as a tropical storm, according to forecasters.
Wailuku Woman Among Latest #HiGotVaccinated Winners
A woman from Wailuku, Maui is among the latest grand prize winners for the state Department of Health’s #HiGotVaccinated campaign.
Hawai‘i Federal Court Decides Maui’s Lahaina Facility Requires Clean Water Act Permit
One day after federal Judge Susan Oki Mollway issued an order requiring Maui County to get discharge permits for Lahaina injection wells under the Clean Water Act, Councilmember Kelly Takaya King said today she urges Mayor Michael P. Victorino to not appeal the decision.
Maui Roundtable to Help Those Impacted by End of Eviction Moratorium
State Representative Troy Hashimoto and Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura host the live roundtable from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
Testifiers Suggest Delayed Implementation of Plastic Disposable Foodware Ban
“The law was passed before the global pandemic and the unforeseen impacts of COVID-19 must be considered. We must at the same time consider the intent of County Council, which unanimously passed this legislation, and the devastating impact single-use plastics have on the environment,” said Tamara Farnsworth, Division Manager with the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division.
