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March 10-16, 2022 COVID-19 update: 14 deaths, 1,092 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 1,092 new cases over the past week, between March 10-16, 2022. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 1,368, with 14 new deaths reported over the past week.
30th Annual Celebration of the Arts at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, April 15-16
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua hosts the 30th annual Celebration of the Arts from April 15-16, 2022. Celebration of the Arts is an arts and cultural festival celebrating the spirit of aloha through more than 60 of the state’s top artisans, educators, cultural practitioners, speakers, and entertainers. It is the only event of its kind in the Hawaiian Islands.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions for Week of March 13 – 19
Maui Now’s featured jobs for the week of March 13 to 19, 2022. Add your job listing.
Victorino Outlines Priorities of Safety, Economy, Housing, Green Infrastructure in State of the County Address
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino delivered his State of the County address in hybrid fashion Wednesday evening from the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. His address included a mix of video and live remarks in which he highlighted several priorities moving forward.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, March 17-23
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment, find our comprehensive listing here.
After two years, Paʻina Food Court at UH Maui College reopens to the public, March 23
After more than two years, the Pā‘ina Food Court at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College reopens to the public on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Maui’s Lei of Aloha for World Peace partners in Aloha for Ukraine fundraiser, March 18
Mauiʻs Lei of Aloha for World Peace has partnered with Naluʻs South Shore Grill, ekolu kitchen 1279, and local Maui musicians, to raise funds for organizations and volunteers in Ukraine and neighboring countries.
Abandoned, historic building in Lāhainā poised for upgrades
County offices or senior center uses are being considered, along with other possibilities, for the historic Pioneer Mill Co. office building in Lāhainā. and in disrepair since the mill closed in 1999.
Maui artist Kirk Kurokawa named People’s Choice winner of MACC’s Schaefer Portrait Challenge
Kirk Kurokawa, a Maui artist, won the popular vote and the award for his portrait, entitled Uncle Masa, oil on panel.
Hawaiʻi Youth Advocates rally at Capitol to raise support for bills to end youth vaping
Youth, health advocates, and elected officials gathered at the State Capitol for a press conference to bring awareness to the youth vaping epidemic. Additional sign waving events were organized on Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui, and Hawai‘i Island to build support across the state.
Update: stolen canoe recovered in waters off Maui
The Maui Canoe Club is seeking the public’s help with any information on the theft of a six-man outrigger canoe, stolen from the beach in North Kīhei overnight.
Maui council urged to raise tax on second homes, short-term rentals to raise money for affordables
Leaving property taxes at the lowest in the nation could actually spur investment home buys in Maui County, according to a presentation Monday afternoon at council’s Affordable Housing Committee. About 70% of purchases in 2020 were non-owner occupied, second homes, Hawaiʻi Information Service said. Meanwhile, Hawaiʻi this year ranked lowest in the nation for property taxes by state, according to a WalletHub study published this month.
100th Infantry Battalion kicks off 80th anniversary with challenge for Hawaiʻi students
“We initiated the ‘100th Infantry Battalion Challenge’ to encourage young students to explore their roots and to find lessons that can be applied to today’s challenges,” Sakoda said.
$22.3M secured for Native Hawaiian housing, highest level of federal funding appropriated
A total of $22.3 million is secured for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the highest level of funding ever appropriated by Congress, according to US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i).
Maui Health vaccination team recognized for milestone efforts in delivering 83,000 doses
The vaccination clinic team at Maui Health was honored Friday for their outstanding efforts in helping to vaccinate Maui residents with more than 83,000 doses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maui woman dies in 50 foot fall from cliff in Kaupō
A 54-year-old woman from Haʻikū, Maui, suffered fatal injuries in a fall from a steep cliff in East Maui, Friday afternoon.
Mayor wants to convey Fairways at Maui Lani lots to Maui Health Foundation for workforce housing
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is seeking authority from the County Council to convey 16 lots in the Fairways at Maui Lani to the Maui Health Foundation for workforce housing needed by healthcare professionals.
Update: Crews douse brush fire along Haleakalā Highway
Maui fire crews and first responders are on the scene of a brush fire along the Haleakalā Highway. Motorists reported seeing smoke and flames in the area off of the shoulder of the highway in makai bound direction.
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green visits Maui Economic Opportunity
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green spent about two hours at Maui Economic Opportunity’s Wailuku and Puʻunēnē offices on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, visiting kūpuna and discussing the broad work of the nonprofit agency to help people in need in Maui County.
$263M in congressional spending earmarked for Hawaiʻi
The US Senate passed the FY22 appropriations bill which includes $263 million in congressionally directed spending for Hawaiʻi.
