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Update/Missing Person: Last Seen Feb. 16 in Kahului
Maui police issued an update this morning saying Borges was located and was found to be in good health.
Feb. 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 29 New Cases (17 O‘ahu, 9 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Out-of-State); 1 Death
There were 29 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 17 on O‘ahu, nine on Maui, one on Hawaiʻi Island and two in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
New Educational Videos Showcase the Ahupua‘a System
The videos are part of the Maui Nui Ahupua‘a Project, a community-based, collaborative signage program created to educate residents and visitors about Hawai‘i’s ancient land division system.
Maui Tourists Will Find Most Activities Available and Businesses Open, But With Limitations
Visitors traveling to Maui now will find a destination on the rebound, with most tourist-related businesses open in some capacity — and with new safety protocols in place, including an island-wide mask mandate. Most activities are available, but there is less entertainment.
Blue Planet Foundation Lauds Hawai‘i’s Renewable Energy Progress
Renewable energy now accounts for more than half of the electric power on two islands–Kauaʻi and Maui–according to a new report filed by Hawaiian Electric. While Kauaʻi continues to lead the way for the state with an estimated 60 percent renewable portfolio standard in 2020, Maui reached the halfway mark at 50.8 percent. When adding […]
Comedy “Aloha Surf Hotel” Extends Theatrical Run
Following its world premiere at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival in November, family comedy “Aloha Surf Hotel” has extended its theatrical run on Maui at Consolidated Theaters at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
Central Maui Transit Hub Groundbreaking Held
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning to mark the beginning of construction of the County of Maui Department of Transportation Central Maui Transit Hub.
O‘ahu Man Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Travel Quarantine
Daniel Gildenbrand, 24, was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, after arriving on Maui without a negative pre-travel COVID-19 test and no approved lodging in which to complete the state’s mandatory 10-day travel quarantine.
Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Man Wanted on Felony Warrant
The Maui Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in locating a man wanted on a felony warrant. According to Maui Crime Stoppers, Rodney Herbert, 48, is known to frequent the Wailuku area.
Feb. 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 17 New Cases (13 O‘ahu, 3 Maui, 1 Out-of-State)
There were 17 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 13 on O‘ahu, three on Maui, and one in a Hawaiʻi resident diagnosed outside of the state. It’s the lowest daily case count the state has seen since July 2020.
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i Grants Aim to Address Food Insecurity on Maui
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has awarded a total of $145,000 in grant funding to two organizations on Maui working to feed individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vision Zero Action Plan Presented in Virtual Town Hall, Feb. 25
The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Vision Zero Maui initiative is launching its draft action plan for public review. The plan will be presented at a virtual town hall via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m.
Maui Cattle Company Hosts Fourth Drive-Up Sale, Feb. 19
Maui Cattle Company hosts its fourth drive-up sale from 8 a.m. and noon on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at its Kahului facility.
Sensei Lāna‘i, A Four Seasons Resort Unveils New Programming and Partnership
Sensei Lāna’i – A Four Seasons Resort today unveiled its new Optimal Wellbeing Program. The program is an in-depth diagnostic and data-led initiative designed to help guests awaken their “optimal” self through technology and experiential learning. Additionally, the program features a partnership with WHOOP to help measure performance and coincides with the roll out of […]
US Attorney Kenji M. Price Resigns
US Attorney for the District of Hawaiʻi, Kenji M. Price announced his resignation today.
Feb. 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 35 New Cases (25 O‘ahu, 7 Maui, 1 Moloka‘i, 2 Out-of-State)
There were 35 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 25 on O‘ahu, seven on Maui, one on Molokaʻi and two in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Abundance of Mother/Calf Humpback Whale Pairs in Hawaiʻi
If you see an injured or entangled marine mammal, keep a safe and legal distance, and call NOAA’s 24/7 Marine Wildlife Hotline at 888-256-9840 or hail the US Coast Guard on VHF channel 16 immediately.
Vehicle Parade Planned as Maui Health Negotiations Continue
A vehicle parade is planned for this afternoon to recognize the sacrifices of Maui Health System employees.
Survey: Young Adults and Those with Lower Income Among Most Vulnerable to Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19
The virus that causes COVID-19 is affecting the mental health of all Hawai‘i residents, but especially for young adults and those whose household income is less than $50,000. This was the findings of a recent survey commissioned by the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
5-Year-Old Maui Boy on ‘Long Road to Recovery’ after 8-Hour Brain Surgery
Five-year-old Tekauri Kanata, a kindergartener at Waiheʻe Elementary School on Maui, underwent an emergency 8-hour surgery at Kapiolani Hospital on Oʻahu to remove a large and fast-growing tumor at the base of his brain. Now he faces radiation and chemotherapy on the long road to recovery.
