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UH Maui College Professor Releases Hawaiian “Hulihua” Word Game
Just in time for the start of “Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i” (Month of the Hawaiian Language), University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Keola Donaghy has released a Hawaiian language version of the popular “Wordle” online game.
Jan. 31, 2022 COVID-19 update: 1 death and 1,513 new infections in Hawaiʻi
In Maui County, the seven day average for new daily cases dropped to 252. As of 9 a.m. on Jan. 31, 2022, the latest data available, there are 54 people hospitalized in Maui County with COVID-19.
What happened to Kevin Winters? He made an ATM deposit in Kahana and vanished
On Sept. 3, 2021, Maui resident Kevin Winters deposited a $140 check from his mother at the First Hawaiian Bank ATM in Kahana at about 6:45 in the morning, and then disappeared without a trace.
HVO: 4.0 earthquake on Hawaiʻi Island ‘appears to be part of a seismic swarm’
An early morning 4.0 earthquake in the Pāhala area of Hawaiʻi Island “appears to be part of a seismic swarm,” according to US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory seismologist Jefferson Chang.
73-year-old man on bike dies after being struck by truck on Front Street in Lahaina
A 73-year-old male from Lahaina was riding an electric bike on Front Street Saturday night when he was struck from behind by a truck whose driver was impaired. The cyclist later died of his injuries at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Lahaina students experience humpback whales outside of the classroom
Trilogy Excursions hosted the student body of Sacred Hearts School on private whale watch tours to experience humpback whales in their natural habitat.
Volcano Watch: Kamaʻehuakanaloa — the volcano formerly known as Lōʻihi Seamount
In July 2021, Lōʻihi Seamount was renamed Kamaʻehuakanaloa by the Hawaiʻi Board on Geographic Names.
Court decision delays Paeahu Solar project
Innergex, a renewable energy developer based in Canada, has plans to build and operate the 15-megawatt solar array with a 60-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system on approximately 200 acres leased from ‘Ulupalakua Ranch, mauka of Pi‘ilani Highway in Kīhei. The project plans to utilize 150 acres of fallow grazing land for the project.
Jan. 28, 2022 COVID-19 update: 1,907 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 5 deaths
Cases since then have been trending down, but hospitalizations on Maui remain elevated.
Native Hawaiian Caucus’ 2022 legislative package includes regenerative tourism
The Native Hawaiian Affairs Caucus in the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives recently announced their legislative package for the 2022 session which includes measures for regenerative tourism, managing native ecosystems, and museum renovations.
Visitor dies after being found unresponsive in Kāʻanapali, Maui
A 52-year-old man from California died after apparently being pulled from waters unresponsive in Kāʻanapali, Maui Wednesday.
Kapalua mansion owner claims to fight ‘noise pollution’ in Cliff House controversy
Questions over shoreline access and public versus private jurisdiction have bubbled to the surface in a controversy that pits a wealthy blockchain entrepreneur against many who frequent popular swimming spot Cliff House in Kapalua. Maui shoreline activist Kai Nishiki via social media Wednesday alerted residents that neighboring mansion-owner Jonathan Yantis allegedly cut down the Cliff House ladder, erected misleading nature preserve signs about native birds and hired a private security officer to “harass” people about noise, drinking and music.
Maui COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to 51
There are now 51 people hospitalized in Maui County with COVID-19 as of 9 a.m. on Jan. 27, 2022, marking a new record high since the start of the pandemic.
Entangled humpback whale freed of 140 feet of line and gear off Ukumehame, Maui
An entangled yearling humpback whale was freed of gear by a NOAA-led team of trained responders off Ukumehame, Maui on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2022.
HCF welcomes Keoni Kuoha as Director of House Maui Initiative
As director of the House Maui Initiative, Keoni Kuoha will work to bring together nonprofit organizations, funders, homebuilders, government and communities to create affordable housing solutions on Maui.
Jan. 27, 2022 COVID-19 update: 2,380 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 10 deaths
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 2,380 new cases today, including 337 on Maui. There are also 10 new COVID-19 deaths reported today.
Kalei’s Lunchbox expands with new Maui Lani location
Kalei’s Lunchbox has expanded yet again, this time with a brick-and-mortar restaurant at the Maui Lani Shopping Center, anchored by Safeway in Wailuku. This brings to three, the total number of eateries the ʻohana owned business operates.
Residents: Lānaʻi gas reaches $6.39 a gallon on Monday
Gas prices on the island of Lānaʻi reportedly hit $6.39 on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, before dropping back down below the six dollar mark in recent days, according to residents.
Lahaina fire results in $15,000 damage
Crews arrived on scene at 893 Kuhua Street to find a canopy-type shelter and miscellaneous items within, fully engulfed.
New COVID-19 emergency proclamation, adds cruise ships to Safe Travels Hawaiʻi
Governor David Ige has signed the latest COVID-19 emergency proclamation, keeping in place current COVID restrictions and officially adding cruise ship passengers to the list of travelers who must abide by Safe Travels Hawaiʻi requirements.
