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Maui Residents Urged to Prepare for Heavy Rain
The National Weather Service reports the State of Hawaiʻi will be experiencing heavy rains over the next few days. County officials say the NWS anticipates that Maui County will likely experience the greatest impacts from this storm on Sunday, Dec. 5.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Maui Until 4:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Maui until 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. At 1:31 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over northern Maui, with rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Dec. 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 125 New Cases, 1 Death
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 16, with a 1.7% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is +11% from Nov. 18 to Dec. 1, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 9.6 newly reported cases per day over the last seven days.
Application Period for 46 Coveted DOCARE Positions Opens Early Saturday Morning
Interested applicants for one of the state’s most sought after civil service positions will need to act quickly to try and land one of 46 available jobs within the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement.
Flood Advisory for Moloka‘i Until 8:15 a.m.
At 5:14 a.m. HST, radar indicated heavy rain over Molokaʻi, especially the southern section of the island. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Cold Front Approaching State Results in Flood Watch Through Monday
The front is expected to stall near Maui County and the Big Island late Friday, bringing the potential for an extended period of heavy rainfall as a slow-moving Kona low forms west of Kauaʻi on Saturday.
DOH Confirms Hawai‘i’s First Case of Omicron Variant in Oʻahu Resident
State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble said the adult individual under the age of 65 was not vaccinated and had been previously infected SARS-CoV-2 over a year ago. She said the individual had not traveled, and the transmission is believed to be community spread.
Search and Rescue Underway for a Family of Endangered Forest Birds on Kaua‘i
If found, the birds will be flown by helicopter to Maui’s Bird Conservation Center. Biologists monitoring the birds at Halehaha say the population at the site dropped from 70 birds in 2015 to just four or possibly five in 2021.
Dec. 2, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 126 New Cases, 1 Death
There are 126 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 18 on Maui. Statewide, there are 39 people hospitalized with COVID-19 including five on Maui. Two of the COVID patients on Maui are in the ICU.
Winter Storm Watch in Effect for Big Island Summits Friday to Saturday Night
The Big Island Summits are under a Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through late Saturday night with heavy snow possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Grow Some Good Announces Scholarship for High School Seniors
Through generous gifts from major donors, like Jeff Bezos, Grow Some Good is able to provide direct support through this scholarship fund. For the fiscal year 2021-2022, the nonprofit will award two scholarships of $1,000 each to local high school seniors pursuing relevant college programs.
Imua Discovery Garden to Host Inaugural Keiki Holiday Festival, Dec. 11
The festive holiday-themed event will feature carolers, guest appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, Celtic pipes, hula, and the holiday lighting of a centuries-old Monkey Pod tree. Registration is required.
Update: Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park Closure Postponed
The Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park will remain open this weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Maui Department of Public Works road closure along Hāna Highway has been postponed.
Update/Canceled: Maui Flood Advisory Until 8:15 p.m.
At 5:13 p.m. HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the West Maui Mountains. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Some locations that will experience flooding include: Kahului, Waiheʻe, Kahakuloa, Waiehu, Wailuku and Waikapū.
Update/Located: Washington Woman Vacationing on Maui, Reported Missing by Family
As of Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, Sabrina Sylvia was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department extended thanks to the public for their assistance.
Update: Lahaina Eatery Reopens After Follow-Up Inspection
A follow-up inspection is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2021 to determine the status of the clean-up efforts before being allowed to reopen to the public.
Dec. 1, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 108 New Cases, 8 Deaths
Of today’s 108 cases, there were 79 cases identified as confirmed, and +29 probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 33 on O‘ahu (+18 probable); three on Hawai‘i Island; 17 on Maui (+8 probable); nine on Kaua‘i; and 17 Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+3 probable).
Report: “Build Back Better Act” Will Produce $10,900 in Savings & Tax Cuts for a Typical Hawaiʻi Family
A new report from the non-partisan think tank, Third Way, has found that key provisions of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act will produce $10,900 in tax cuts and savings for a typical two-parent family of four in Hawaiʻi and $17,200 in tax cuts and savings for a single mother with two kids in Hawaiʻi.
Vehicle Fuel Tank Leak Prompts Hazmat Response at Resort Parking Structure
Approximately 10 gallons of gasoline leaked from a hole in the fuel tank of a vehicle at the Grand Wailea parking structure on Tuesday morning, resulting in Hazmat response from the Maui Fire Department.
Maui Health Holiday Turkey Donations Paid Forward to Community Organizations
Each of Maui Health’s 1,500-plus employees was gifted a turkey as a small token of appreciation this month and many employees opted to pay it forward–deciding instead to donate their turkeys.
