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Feb. 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 50 New Cases (22 O‘ahu, 22 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths

There were 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 22 on O‘ahu, 22 on Maui, two on Hawaiʻi Island, and four in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.

Rhode Island Woman Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Rules and Orders

A 32-year-old Rhode Island woman was arrested on Maui on Wednesday for alleged violation of rules and orders related to travel quarantine.

UPDATE: 26-Year-Old California Woman Dies in East Maui Flash Flood at Waioka

A 26-year-old woman from Vista, California died during a flash flood at Waioka Pond in Hāna, Maui.

Blessing ceremony held for new Wailuku Parking Structure

The new four-level parking structure will feature a total of 428 parking stalls, EV charging stations, high ceilings and lighting for better visibility, two elevators, and it will be ADA compliant. The facility was also designed to support farmers markets and festivals on the ground level.

Mainland Couple Grants $400,000 to Help Grand Wailea Workers on Maui

A mainland couple, who frequently visits the Valley Isle, donated $400,000 toward the Maui Mālama Project to assist workers at the Grand Wailea Maui with rent/mortgage, utility, child care and other expenses.

Feb. 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 67 New Cases (45 O‘ahu, 8 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Moloka‘i, 1 Kauai, 5 Out-of-State); 1 Death

There were 67 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 45 on O‘ahu, eight on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Moloka‘i, one on Kaua‘i, and five in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.

Search and Rescue Underway at Waiohonu Stream, East Maui

Emergency rescue crews are conducting a search and rescue operation at Waiohonu Stream in East Maui.

Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Woman Wanted on Felony Warrant

The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating Iran Idania Acosta also known as Iran Rodriguez Acosta, 32, who they say is wanted on a felony warrant.

Maui and Moloka‘i Flood Advisories Canceled, Flood Watch Continues to Late Tonight

Radar indicated moderate to heavy showers persistently moving into the windward slopes of Haleakalā, with additional showers also affecting windward West Maui.

Survey: Hawai‘i is the 2nd Safest State During COVID-19

Hawaiʻi was ranked number two on a list of the safest states during the COVID-19 pandemic, second only to Alaska.

Update/Missing Person: Last Seen Feb. 16 in Kahului

Maui police issued an update this morning saying Borges was located and was found to be in good health.

Feb. 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 29 New Cases (17 O‘ahu, 9 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Out-of-State); 1 Death

There were 29 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 17 on O‘ahu, nine on Maui, one on Hawaiʻi Island and two in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.

New Educational Videos Showcase the Ahupua‘a System

The videos are part of the Maui Nui Ahupua‘a Project, a community-based, collaborative signage program created to educate residents and visitors about Hawai‘i’s ancient land division system.

Maui Tourists Will Find Most Activities Available and Businesses Open, But With Limitations

Visitors traveling to Maui now will find a destination on the rebound, with most tourist-related businesses open in some capacity — and with new safety protocols in place, including an island-wide mask mandate. Most activities are available, but there is less entertainment.

Blue Planet Foundation Lauds Hawai‘i’s Renewable Energy Progress

Renewable energy now accounts for more than half of the electric power on two islands–Kauaʻi and Maui–according to a new report filed by Hawaiian Electric. While Kauaʻi continues to lead the way for the state with an estimated 60 percent renewable portfolio standard in 2020, Maui reached the halfway mark at 50.8 percent. When adding […]

Comedy “Aloha Surf Hotel” Extends Theatrical Run

Following its world premiere at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival in November, family comedy “Aloha Surf Hotel” has extended its theatrical run on Maui at Consolidated Theaters at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.

Central Maui Transit Hub Groundbreaking Held

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning to mark the beginning of construction of the County of Maui Department of Transportation Central Maui Transit Hub.

O‘ahu Man Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Travel Quarantine

Daniel Gildenbrand, 24, was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, after arriving on Maui without a negative pre-travel COVID-19 test and no approved lodging in which to complete the state’s mandatory 10-day travel quarantine.

Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Man Wanted on Felony Warrant

The Maui Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in locating a man wanted on a felony warrant. According to Maui Crime Stoppers, Rodney Herbert, 48, is known to frequent the Wailuku area.

Feb. 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 17 New Cases (13 O‘ahu, 3 Maui, 1 Out-of-State)

There were 17 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 13 on O‘ahu, three on Maui, and one in a Hawaiʻi resident diagnosed outside of the state. It’s the lowest daily case count the state has seen since July 2020.
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