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The Maui Department of Public Works will undergo a shift in leadership as director, Rowena Dagdag-Andaya steps down and takes on a new position with the Office on Aging. Her position will be filled by the appointment of Jordan Molina as director and Gary Ambrose as deputy director.

The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization is preparing a Master Plan for the West Maui Greenway,  a proposed 25-mile multi-use trail that will one day connect Ukumehame and Līpoa Point. 

Come Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, the “updated” vaccination records reflecting proof of having a booster, will no longer be required for these activities. County officials provided clarification, saying the booster will be recommended, not required; but a CDC card showing proof of vaccination is still required for these activities.

Tonight marks the second night of a two night collaboration with Kō’s Executive Chef Jonathan Pasion and Lanai Tabura at the Fairmont Kea Lani resort.

After a brief reprieve in December, Maui County descended again into drought as below-average rainfall dried up the state last month, recent weather reports show. The changes are part of a “strange” wet season, according to Kevin Kodama, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Honolulu.

Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 1,204, with 10 new deaths reported today, including: eight on Oʻahu, and two in Maui County.

Todayʻs count includes 138 cases on Maui, 205 on Hawaiʻi Island, 170 on Kauaʻi, seven on Molokaʻi, 10 on Lānaʻi, and 49 out of state.  There are 953 new COVID-19 cases on Oʻahu.

The pilot of a small airplane involved in a crash near the Hāna Airport in East Maui last month said the aircraft stopped climbing shortly after takeoff, and descended nose-down into nearby trees.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino will convene a virtual COVID-19 Discussion Panel from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, on the BlueJeans video conferencing platform.

The Maui Police Commission voted unanimously to recommend a $47,000 bump in pay for the Maui Police Chief. The item will be brought before the Maui Salary Commission for consideration.

The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 1,177 new cases today and 10 deaths, including six on Oʻahu, and four on Maui.

In January 1972, the first classes moved from “Old Maui High School” in Hamakuapoko, where MHS had existed since 1913. 

Among the Maui recipients are: Hāna Arts for workshops and events in East Maui; Lōkahi Pacific for various festivals and hoʻolauleʻa events; and Hui Noʻeau for art workshops and programs. A full list of Maui County recipients are posted below:

The Maui real estate market started the new year off with the median price for single-family homes rising to a record $1,160,000 – the previous high was set in June 2021 at $1,105,000.

The and Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission is urging support of House Bill 1577, which seeks to fund two full-time equivalent permanent positions, and provide additional funding to support safety and infrastructure.

The latest data represents a total of 37,799 “active” cases statewide over two weeks, far surpassing the delta peak of 11,500. Maui County’s seven day average of cases is now 149.0 cases per 100,000, surpassing the delta peak of 57.6 per 100,000 reported on Aug. 25, but below the 412.1 reported on Jan. 21, 2022.

Earthjustice and the Sierra Club of Hawai‘i expressed “deep frustration” at the US Navy’s decision to appeal the state’s emergency order to defuel the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.

A 19-year-old Maui man suffered multiple traumatic injuries after falling 30 feet onto the rocks below the area known as “Cliff House” in Kapalua on Maui, Saturday.

Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino has allowed the updated West Maui Community Plan ordinance to pass into law today without his signature. The Maui County Council approved the plan on Jan. 14, 2022.

Maui emergency crews responded to an “apparent drowning” incident at Honokōwai Beach Park in West Maui on Sunday evening, Jan. 30, 2022.