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Program Established to Mitigate Visitor Impacts at Pololū Valley on Hawaiʻi Island
A rapid increase of visitors is being reported at the historic Pololū Valley in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island where community members and industry officials are exploring ways to mitigate impacts to natural and cultural resources.
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Honolua to Fleming Beach Park on Maui.
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Honolua to Fleming Beach Park in West Maui. Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Huihui Restaurant Opens, Part of $75 Million Enhancement at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel
A new signature oceanfront restaurant, Huihui, officially opened this week at the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel. The completion is part of the hotel’s $75 million phase one property enhancement project.
Hawaiʻi State Senate Adjourns Veto Override Session
The Hawaiʻi State Senate adjourned its veto override session that began on July 6. There are a total of six overrides and three floor amendments.
July 8, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 75 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 38 on O‘ahu (+4 probable); seven on Hawai‘i Island (+1 probable); six on Maui (+1 probable); six on Kaua‘i; and 12 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Exemptions Extended Today to Include Fully Vaccinated Mainland Arrivals in Hawaiʻi
The state expands its vaccine exemption program today to include travelers from mainland states and US territories. Travelers that qualify, should upload their vaccine documentation on the Safe Travels Hawaiʻi website before traveling; and bring a hard copy of their vaccination documentation to show screeners at the gate.
Visitors Asked to Use Permitted Tours to Mitigate Visitor Impact on Hāna Highway
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is advising visitors to East Maui to join a tour from a permitted tour company instead of driving on their own along the Hāna Highway or visiting other areas on Maui.
Restrictions on Plastic Disposable Foodware Outlined in Proposed Maui Ordinance Amendment
Maui implemented a ban on polystyrene foam food service containers on Dec. 31, 2018. The amendments relating to plastic disposable food ware are sought as an addition to the Department’s administrative rules already in place for polystyrene foam food service containers
July 7, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 39 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 24 on O‘ahu; nine on Hawai‘i Island; one on Maui; one on Kaua‘i (-1 probable); and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Olowalu Petroglyphs Vandalized, Paintball Markings Left Across Cliff Face
“White and yellow splotches of paint are spread across nearly the entire cliff face from the top to the base and from one side to the other. A great battle happened in this Ahupuaʻa and it’s hurtful to see this kind of disrespect for our culture,” said DOCARE Lt. John Yamamoto.
Maui High School Foundation Announces 2021 Hall of Honor Awardees
Honorees include: Vernon Patao – Class of 1988; Amos Lonokailua -Hewett- Class of 1989; Troy Keoni Orsono – Class of 2004; Randy Yamanuha – Retired Maui High School Principal; and Eugene Kennedy, Retired MHS teacher, registrar, coach.
Breaking: No Tsunami Expected from 4.2 Earthquake Off Kaho‘olawe
There is no tsunami expected following a 4.2 (preliminary magnitude 4.0) earthquake reported at 7:41 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in the deep ocean south of Kahoʻolawe. It was adjusted several times following further evaluation from the USGS.
Mayor: Additional Water Allocation to be Reserved for Development of Affordable Rentals, Attainable Workforce Housing
The mayor says his decision is expected to incentivize developers to build more units sooner by offering greater certainty to those seeking to build affordable rentals and attainable workforce housing.
Senate Votes to Override Five Measures on Governor’s Veto List Including HB862
Among the bills that the senate voted to override from the Governor’s veto list was House Bill 862, which authorizes the counties to establish a county transient accommodations tax at a rate not to exceed three per cent.
Kaua‘i to End Resort Bubble Program Thursday
Kaua‘i Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami issued an amended emergency rule that will end the Resort Bubble program and move the County to Tier 5 on Thursday, July 8. That’s the same day that the state plans to ease travel and gathering guidelines as the vaccination rate nears 60%.
AARP Hawaiʻi Webinars Will Help You Prepare for Any Disaster
The series of disaster preparation webinars starts Wednesday, July 21 and continues each Wednesday at 2 p.m. until Aug. 11.
July 6, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 39 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 27 on O‘ahu (+1 probable); three on Maui; two on Hawai‘i Island; one on Kaua‘i; and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
22 Arrested on Maui During Fourth of July Impaired Driving Checkpoints
Maui police arrested 22 individuals for operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Police also conducted 16 intoxication checkpoints, screening a total of 1,546 vehicles during the three day effort that began on Friday, July 2, 2021.
House Bills to Promote Firearm Responsibility Signed into Law
Two House bills to promote gun safety and prohibit the possession of “ghost guns” were signed into law last week by Governor David Ige during a ceremony at the State Capitol.
Kama‘ole Solar Project Virtual Open House, July 13
A proposed 40 megawatt solar photovoltaic energy project with 160 MWh battery energy storage is proposed for development on Haleakalā Ranch land in the South Maui community of Kīhei.
