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Maui Police Arrest Seven as part of “Operation Keiki Shield”
Seven men were arrested on Maui during the “Operation Keiki Shield 7” law enforcement operation carried out between Friday, March 12 and Sunday March 14.
March 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 46 Cases (22 O‘ahu, 15 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island; 2 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 46 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 22 on O‘ahu, 15 on Maui, seven on Hawai‘i Island, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out of state. There were a total of 693 cases logged over the past two weeks, 242 of them on Maui.
Maui Flood Advisory Until 4:30 p.m.
At 1:32 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over the Pukalani and Makawao area. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour.
Distribution Begins for Third Stimulus Payments
The Internal Revenue Service announced reports that the third round of Economic Impact Payments will begin reaching Americans over the next week. Following approval of the American Rescue Plan Act, the first batch of payments will be sent by direct deposit.
Pacific Whale Foundation Retrieves Ghost Nets in Maui Waters
During a February whale-watching cruise in Maui waters, the crew of PacWhale Eco-Adventures’ Ocean Spirit discovered and retrieved a pollutant bobbing in the ocean — a massive, several-hundred-pound ghost net presumably abandoned by a commercial fishing boat.
March is National Noodle Month: Lineage Maui Shares Garlic Noodle Recipe
In celebration of March’s National Noodle Month Lineage Maui at The Shops at Wailea is sharing it’s popular Garlic Noodles recipe. Chef de Cuisine Mijin Toride has prepared the recipe for Lineage fans who want to recreate this dish at home.
$29 Billion Federal Restaurant Grant Program Announced
The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund is administered by the Small Business Administration and offers grants to cover the difference between 2019 revenue and revenues made in 2020.
Maui Resident Wins Underwater Photographer of the Year in Contest with 4,500 Images from 68 Countries
Maui resident Renee Capozzola’s “Shark’s Skylight” photo taken in French Polynesia won the 2021 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition that drew 4,500 submissions from 68 countries.
March 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 51 Cases (28 O‘ahu, 18 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island; 1 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 51 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 28 on O‘ahu, 18 on Maui, four on Hawai‘i Island, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed out of state.
Storm-Related Response Continues on Maui
County and state crews continue response to storm-related impacts at several locations across the island.
MEO Helps with Mail Pickup in Wake of Maunaloa Post Office Closure
On March 1, MEO began a special route to help West End residents get their mail in Hoʻolehua. An MEO bus runs Mondays and Thursdays, leaving Misaki’s in Kaunakakai at 10:30 a.m. The bus travels to the Hoʻolehua Post Office then to Maunaloa and Kaluakoi.
7 Year Old Wailuku Entrepreneur Gifts $150 in Bracelet Sales to MEO Youth Program
A 7 1/2 year old Wailuku entrepreneur chose the Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start program to receive $150 from the proceeds of her handmade bracelet sales.
Body Matching Description of Missing Visitor Recovered Off Hāmoa in East Maui
The body matched the description of a 45-year old male visitor who was reported missing while swimming in the area on Thursday, March 11, fire officials said. An official positive identification is pending.
Maui Parks and Roadway Closure Update
A flash flood watch remains in effect for all islands until 6 p.m. today. Although a warning was lifted, road and park closures continue.
March 13, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 64 Cases (34 O‘ahu, 22 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island; 1 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 64 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 34 on O‘ahu, 22 on Maui, seven on Hawai‘i Island, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed out of state.
Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park Temporarily Closed
The Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park is temporarily closed, due to road closures and severe weather. The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains open.
Maui Flood Warning Expires, Flood Watch Through 6 a.m. Sunday
Additional heavy rain may develop, and the ground remains saturated, thus a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through 6 a.m. Sunday.
Ongoing Rain Results in Landslides, Road Conditions on Maui
Maui Civil Defense reported several landslides, including on the Honoapiʻilani Highway (Hwy 30) on the Wailuku side of the tunnel, and on the Kula Highway near Mile 18 in ʻUlupalakua.
Temporary Waiver of Central Maui Landfill Tipping Fees for Ha‘ikū Flood Debris
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has authorized temporary, non-billed landfill drop off for Haʻikū residents with accumulated mixed debris from the Kaupakalua Dam overflow and recent flooding makai of Kaupakalua Road.
Maui Health Vaccine Clinic Update for Expanded Eligibility Beginning March 12
Maui Health’s VAMS portal will open this weekend to include these new Phase 1C individuals to book an appointment. If you are already registered in VAMS, you can log-in and book a vaccine appointment at vams.cdc.gov. If you do not have a VAMS account and qualify to receive a vaccine, you can begin the process by completing the Maui Health Vaccine Health Record Form.
