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Hawaiʻi Department of Health reports travel-related dengue virus case on Maui
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has received a report of a travel-related dengue case on Maui, in an individual who had recent travel to countries where dengue is commonly found. The last confirmed case of locally acquired dengue in the state was in 2016.
Maui police conduct impaired driving enforcement over Super Bowl weekend
The Maui Police Department – Traffic Division begins sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving over the Super Bowl weekend.
Temporary Lahaina school to receive world-class playground
Hawaiʻi 3R’s is accepting playground equipment from the Berliner Play Equipment Corporation to be installed at the temporary Lahaina school campus in West Maui. The Germany-based company is donating the equipment to support students as they make a new start at the temporary site in upcoming weeks.
Building blessed at Kahului Lani complex; Next project, Hale Pilina unveiled
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i on Thursday dedicated a new multi-purpose building for residents at its Kahului Lani senior affordable housing complex on Maui. Organization leaders also unveiled their next project, Hale Pilina, a 178-unit affordable housing complex at the former site of the Maui Swap Meet on South Pu‘unēnē Ave.
General excise tax surcharge in effect for Maui County
The state legislature authorized Maui County to implement a 0.5% general excise tax surcharge that took effect Jan. 1, 2024. Revenue from the county surcharge will be used for housing infrastructure, including water, wastewater, pedestrian paths and sidewalks.
Power trio Streetlight Cadence returns to the MACC on Feb. 16
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the return of folk trio Streetlight Cadence, performing their “The Brighter Than Ever Tour” inside the intimate McCoy Studio Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16.
No tsunami after 5.7 magnitude (6.3 preliminary) Pāhala earthquake off Kaʻū Coast of Hawaiʻi
There is no tsunami expected after a 5.7 magnitude (preliminary 6.3) earthquake reported at 10:07 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 off the Kaʻū Coast of the Big Island. There were more than 280 “felt reports” within the first hour.
Council to consider bill on design agreement for the ʻĪao flood control project
The project will include removal of an existing revetment, installation of a pre-formed scour hole and implementation of a flood-warning system, according to Council Chair Alice Lee.
Hawaiian Airlines debuts high-speed Starlink internet on select flights
Hawaiian on Thursday became the world’s first major carrier to deploy Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency broadband internet. The service debuted onboard an Airbus A321neo flight from Honolulu to Long Beach, Calif.
Brown Water Advisory issued for Papalaua to Ukumehame and Kalepolepo Beach on Maui
Brown Water Advisories have been issued from Papalaua Beach Park to the north side of Ukumehame in West Maui, and in South Maui from the Kīhei Kai Oceanfront Condominiums to Kalepolepo Beach Park on Maui.
Maui Council panel advances bill to expedite rebuilding of wildfire survivors’ properties
Six months after the Aug. 8 Maui wildfire disaster, the Maui County Council’s Water and Infrastructure Committee recommended passage of a bill to lower permitting hurdles and allow fire survivors to rebuild sooner rather than later.
DOH: 129 passengers and 35 crew members reported ill aboard Queen Victoria cruise ship
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is closely monitoring a reported outbreak of gastrointestinal illness aboard the Queen Victoria cruise ship, which is set to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12, officials said.
Maui Calls gala fundraiser at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center rescheduled for March 9
Tables and tickets are now available for the annual Maui Calls, Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s signature fundraising gala, and food & wine tasting event, which was rescheduled for March 9, 2024 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion. The event was supposed to be held in August 2023, but was postponed due to the Maui wildfires.
CocoNene opens new Hawaiʻi-made products store at Kīhei Kalama Village
CocoNene celebrated the grand opening Monday of its new store at the Kīhei Kalama Village.
The store known for its made-in-Hawaiʻi products lost its flagship location on Front Street during the Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire.
Free landscape training course begins Tuesday, spaces still available
Enrollment is still open for the free Hawaiʻi Landscaping Certification Course delivered by the Landscape Industry Council of Hawaiʻi.
Community Talk Story sessions set for Maui County Food and Nutrition Security Plan
The County of Maui Department of Agriculture will host Community Talk Story sessions in communities throughout Maui County starting this week through March to obtain residents’ input on solutions they want to see included in the Maui County Food and Nutrition Security Plan.
Kīhei, Wailea asked to conserve water for 24 hours due to water line break
Visitors and residents of Kīhei and Wailea are asked to conserve water for the next 24 hours due to an 18-inch transmission line break near Kaiola Place in North Kīhei, according to a County of Maui Department of Water Supply announcement today.
National Geographic’s Ocean Odyssey documentary takes center stage at Whale Tales on Maui
Whale Trust announces a documentary screening of National Geographic’s Incredible Animal Journeys on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. The screening of the episode titled “Ocean Odysseys,” is part of the 18th annual Whale Tales event, taking place Feb. 16-18, 2024.
US Department of Labor recovers pay and fines Maui’s L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, Dairy Rd. location
The US Department of Labor recovered $134,000 in tips, overtime wages and damages and assessed nearly $5,700 in penalties after an investigation found that the owner of Maui’s L&L Hawaiian Barbecue at 270 Dairy Road, shorted employees’ tips and other pay.
6 month Maui wildfire update: Gov. Green says moratorium ‘not likely’ needed, sets sights on long-term housing policy
Today, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. expressed confidence that positive progress is being made in the transition of wildfire survivors from hotels to long-term housing, making a moratorium on short-term rentals “not likely.”
