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Local families, MPD rally against impaired driving amid year of increased traffic deaths
The rally comes ahead of the holidays and during a year when traffic fatalities have spiked nearly 50% from the previous year.
New Year’s Kama‘āina Deal at Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kā‘anapali
Hawai‘i residents can book a staycation at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali with the resort’s limited New Year’s Kama‘āina deal, available to book now for a limited time. Valid for stays Dec. 30, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2022, the package includes rates starting at $299 and includes a $50 resort credit.
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$2M in upgrades proposed at Mākena Beach Park including ‘needed sanitation facilities’
The Mākena State Park Improvements Project would cost $2,090,495 in state funds and take about a year to complete if it gains several approvals.
Kahului Airport Access Road renamed Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho Way
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced today that the Kahului Airport Access Road is now Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho Way.
Dec. 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 1,511 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 3 deaths
There were 1,511 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi today, including 1,293 on Oʻahu, and 101 in Maui County.
There were also three new deaths–two on Hawaiʻi Island, and one on Kauaʻi.
Statewide, there were 68 COVID-19 hospitalizations on Thursday. As of this morning, there are 5 people hospitalized with COVID-19 on Maui, including one in the ICU.
Mayor Victorino vetoes hotel moratorium bill
The mayor said he feels the moratorium would worsen an already “dire housing crisis” by renting to visitors and taking away housing that is needed by Mauiʻs working families.
Visitor dies, among four distressed swimmers pulled from waters in West Maui
Four swimmers in distress were pulled from waters in West Maui on Wednesday afternoon, but one died in the incident.
Hawai‘i’s Omicron cases rise to 74; Two specimens on Maui are under investigation
While all Omicron cases detected thus far are on O‘ahu, four specimens from Hawai‘i Island and two specimens from Maui contain a molecular clue indicating they are likely Omicron. Whole genome sequencing will be performed to determine if they are Omicron.
Maui plastic disposal foodware ban takes effect on New Year’s Day
A new ban on plastic disposable foodware takes effect in Maui County on New Yearʻs Day 2022.
New workforce homes in Kīhei now taking applications starting at $390,000
The infilled neighborhood will consist of 100% owner occupied workforce housing units exclusively for local residents and all created with sustainable design and construction. The development itself will consist of 40 duplexes across three acres of land.
Dec. 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 961 new cases, 2 deaths
Hawaiʻi has had six consecutive days with triple digit case counts exceeding 700. There are 961 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 866 on Oʻahu and 58 on Maui.
More out-of-state residents buying Maui homes this year
The number of homes in Hawaiʻi purchased by Mainland buyers in the first half of 2021 was more than double the sales in the first half of 2020 and more than 50% higher than during the first half of 2019, according to UHERO.
Maui Flood Advisory canceled at 10:15 a.m., Flooding at multiple Kahului intersections
At 7:45 a.m., radar showed widespread moderate rainfallcontinuing over all of windward Maui, with some showers spreading to leeward areas. “Shower coverage upstream is gradually diminishing, and thus rainfall is expected to subside as the morning progresses,” according to the NWS forecast.
Maui Health prepares for “Likely Surge” as COVID-19 cases rise
Statewide, there were 61 people hospitalized with COVID-19, including five on Maui. Maui Memorial Medical Center is now the only site on island to administer monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) treatment, according to Maui Health.
Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos Makes Donation to Maui Hospital
Maui Memorial Medical Center today announced a donation from Amazon Founder and Executive Chair, Jeff Bezos. The donation will be used to expand the hospitalʻs Emergency Department.
Dec. 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 707 New Cases
The latest data represents a total of 5,634 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. Maui County’s seven day average of cases peaked at 57.6 per 100,000 on Aug. 25, and has been on a steady decline since the beginning of September. Today’s seven day average on Maui ticked up to 18.1 cases per 100,000.
Gunshot Wound is Confirmed as Cause of Death for Moloka‘i Monk Seal
NOAA Fisheries has confirmed that Hawaiian monk seal L11 is confirmed to be the victim of an intentional killing by gunshot wound to the head. The young female seal was found dead on Molokaʻi on Sept. 19, 2021. This marks the third confirmed intentional killing of a monk seal on Molokaʻi in 2021 and the seventh on Molokaʻi in the past decade.
Gov. Ige’s Budget Calls for Increased Funds for Pandemic Response, Critical Services
“This budget request is very different from budget requests of the previous two years, when we had to cut more than $1 billion, and all state agencies were forced to slash spending. This year, the economy has improved more quickly than anticipated,” said Gov. Ige.
Pledge of “Doing the Most Good” Rings True With Red Kettle Campaign on Maui
Bell ringers are back and ringing a welcome return of a seasonal ritual, the call for help and the offer of hope to those less fortunate.
Hawai‘iʻs Omicron Count Reaches 50 Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has detected additional COVID-19 cases of the Omicron variant bringing the statewide total of Omicron cases to 50. Forty-nine of the 50 cases are on O‘ahu. The source and location of the remaining case is still being investigated, but health officials say it is reasonable to believe Omicron may be present on the neighbor islands.
