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July 24, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 258 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 145 on O‘ahu (+4 probable); 44 on Hawai‘i Island; 18 on Maui (+21 probable); eight on Kaua‘i; two on Lānaʻi; and 13 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+3 probable).
Legislative Ideas Sought For New And Emerging Industries
The Office of Council Chair Alice L. Lee is conducting a survey to solicit legislative ideas to address new and emerging industries brought by the pandemic.
42nd Annual Charity Walk Returns to Help 100 Maui Nonprofits With Online Event
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced that after having to cancel the 2020 Charity Walk event due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event is back this year and completely online.
July 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 233 Cases
The state Department of Health reports that there were 233 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday. There were 228 cases identified as confirmed, six probable cases were added to the count, and one probable case was removed. The confirmed cases included: 149 on O‘ahu (+2 probable); 40 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); nine on […]
Gov. Ige Appoints Linda Ann Ha‘i Clark to Fill District 13 House Seat for Maui County
Clark replaces Sen. Lynn DeCoite, who was appointed last month to the state Senate (District 7) seat formerly held by J. Kalani English who retired from his longtime post.
#HIGotVaccinated Announces 15 Additional Grand Prize Winners
Two Maui women are the recipients of one roundtrip ticket each on Southwest Airlines, as part of the latest round of Grand Prize Winners for the state’s #HIGotVaccinated campaign.
Rare Bird Believed to be Dead, Found Alive in Maui Natural Area Reserve After 605 Days
The discovery Wednesday of a single rare Kiwikiu bird on Maui, found alive and well after perviously presumed dead for 605 days, is cause for hope among experts working to save the species from extinction.
Skunk Captured at Honolulu Harbor
A live skunk was captured at Pier 1 in Honolulu Harbor on Wednesday after traps were set overnight following reported sightings the day before.
Dog Hit By Car And Shot Is Inspiration at Maui Humane Society
A dog who was reportedly hit by a car and shot in the head with a .22 caliber bullet managed to survive the harrowing incidents thanks to Good Samaritan and six weeks of care at the Maui Humane Society.
California Visitor Dies After Falling into Ocean at Waiʻānapanapa
A 33-year-old California man was pulled from the ocean unresponsive after falling about 20 feet down a cliff into the water at Waiʻānapanapa in East Maui on Thursday afternoon.
July 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 243 Cases, 3 Deaths
The confirmed cases included: 135 on O‘ahu (+11 probable); 52 on Hawai‘i Island (-2 probable); 10 on Maui (+4 probable); eight on Kaua‘i; and 25 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Study Finds Lead in Water from 37 Fixtures at 12 Maui County Public Schools
The highest level was found at a single faucet located at Kilohana Elementary School on Molokaʻi, where tests showed elevated lead levels at 559 ppb, well above the 15 ppb threshold for action to be taken to block off and restrict use of the fixture until the issue is corrected. The findings were compiled in a report released today by the state Department of Health.
Missing Hiker Rescued at Makamakaʻole Gulch After 4.5 Hour Search
A 50-year-old Wailuku man is safe after a nearly 4.5 hour rescue mission at Makamakaʻole Gulch north of Waiheʻe on Maui Wednesday night.
King “Disappointed” in Mayor’s Veto of Hotel Construction Moratorium
Councilmember Kelly Takaya King of South Maui issued a statement on Wednesday in response to the Mayor’s veto of Bill 60, which establishes a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for new visitor accommodations and visitor accommodation expansions in South and West Maui.
Time-Zone Snafu Led to Early Release of In-Demand Haleakalā Cabin Reservations
A problem with time-zone calculations was identified as the reason for the faulty early release of in-demand wilderness cabin reservations at Haleakalā National Park earlier this month.
July 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 163 Cases, 1 Death
The confirmed cases included: 95 on O‘ahu (+4 probable); seven on Hawai‘i Island (+2 probable); 10 on Maui (+8 probable); four on Kaua‘i; and 33 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Public Works Completes Kīhei Sub-Area Transportation Plan
The plan sets a course for transportation planning in Kīhei, one of Maui County’s fastest-growing communities, and it takes into consideration the ground transportation needs of everyone – keiki to kupuna – and of pedestrians, bicyclists, bus commuters and motorists.
Coffee Leaf Rust Confirmed on Moloka‘i; Now on All Major Hawaiian Islands
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture has confirmed the detection of coffee leaf rust or CLR, on Kaua’i and Molokaʻi. With the new findings, the coffee plant pathogen has now been found on all major Hawaiian Islands.
Petition Draws 1,000+ Signatures Seeking to Reinstate Director at Hui No Ke Ola Pono
A Change.org petition has garnered more than 1,000 signatures seeking the reinstatement of Joseph “Joey” Gonsalves as Executive Director of Hui No Ke Ola Pono, a Native Hawaiian not-for-profit organization dedicated to health care and disease prevention on Maui.
Rally Touts Affordable Housing Plan Amid “Housing Crisis”
The Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan, created and presented by Hawaiian Community Assets, involves a five-year overhaul to the county’s affordable housing approach that would bring in 5,000 homes, offered to two-year Maui residents who are under 120 percent area median income.
