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University of Hawai‘i Maui College Achieves Net-Zero Goal
The next virtually net-zero University of Hawai‘i campus is up and running. Through a combination of solar photovoltaic energy, distributed energy storage and energy efficiency measures, UH Maui College has reduced the campus’ use of fossil fuel for energy by an estimated 100%.
Nominee for Maui Prosecuting Attorney to be Vetted Tuesday
The Maui County Council’s Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. to vet the nomination of Andrew H. Martin for prosecuting attorney.
Jan. 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 134 New Cases (105 O‘ahu, 21 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Out-of-State); 4 Deaths
There were 134 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 105 on O‘ahu, 21 on Maui, two on Hawaiʻi Island, and six in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Small Town * Big Art Shares Overview of Pilot Year, Asks Community Feedback
Small Town * Big Art shared an overview of its pilot year of public arts programming for Wailuku Town and is encouraging the public to provide feedback on its projects to improve next year’s programming.
Jan. 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 132 New Cases (98 O‘ahu, 19 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 9 Out-of-State); 4 Deaths
There were 132 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 98 on O‘ahu, 19 on Maui, five on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi, and nine in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Maui Police Respond to Complaints of Pāʻia Drum Circle, Colorado Man Arrested for Mask Violation
Maui police responded to complaints of public health and safety concerns related to Friday “drum circle” gatherings at Pāʻia Beach Park.
Close-Up Look at Shark Warning Protocols After Maui Incident
A 73-year-old man from California, snorkeling off Kahekili “Airport” Beach in front of the Westin Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort, was bitten by a shark this morning, state officials confirm.
Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Meets with National Guard in Washington D.C.
The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation spent time meeting with Hawaiʻi Air and Army National Guard members who traveled to Washington, D.C. from the islands to support law enforcement for Wednesday’s inauguration.
BREAKING: California Man Suffers Calf Injury in Apparent Shark Bite in West Maui
A 73-year-old California man suffered lacerations to his calf in an apparent shark bite incident off of Kāʻanapali Beach in West Maui.
Live Skunk Captured at Honolulu Harbor
The skunk was determined to be female and weighed about 6 pounds. A test for rabies has been sent to the mainland and results are expected in a few days.
Congressman Case Reintroduces Safe and Quiet Skies Act
“In my Hawai‘i alone, we saw three dead in the crash of a commercial air tour helicopter into a residential neighborhood, 11 more dead in the crash of a commercial skydiving plane, and then seven more dead in a commercial air tour helicopter crash in a remote mountain region,” said Congressman Case.
Jan. 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 119 New Cases (66 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 16 Hawai‘i Island, 7 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
There were 119 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 66 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, 16 on Hawaiʻi Island and seven in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Gov. Ige Says Education Cuts Reduced to 2.5%
Instead of a 10 percent cut to the Department of Education budget, Gov. Ige said target reductions for the DOE have been reset to 2.5 percent.
National Report: 56% Expect to Travel for Leisure in 2021; Business Travel Not Expected to Return Until 2024
The American Hotel & Lodging Association today released “AHLA’s State of the Hotel Industry 2021” outlining the forecast for the hotel industry in 2021 and into the immediate future.
Andrew Martin Appointed Maui Prosecuting Attorney
Mayor Michael Victorino today announced his appointment of Andrew Martin as Maui County prosecuting attorney. Martin’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the Maui County Council.
Hawai‘i Leaders Weigh In on Biden’s Executive Order to Rejoin Paris Agreement
On the same day as his inauguration, newly sworn-in President Joe Biden issued an executive order, rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement.
Jan. 20, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 75 New Cases (50 O‘ahu, 14 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 6 Out-of-State); 1 Death
There were 75 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 50 on O‘ahu, 14 on Maui, four on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi, and six in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers Receives $95,000 Donation
“The families in our shelters have already been hit hard financially but the COVID-19 pandemic has made living life even more challenging. This donation will be help our families to keep the safety net’s they have begun to build since being in the homeless shelter program,” said Monique Ibarra, executive director of KHAKO.
Gov. Ige Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
State leaders agree that demand continues to outpace supply for the COVID-19 vaccine. Hawaiʻi is expected to receive another 33,400 doses by Thursday according to state Department of Health Director Dr. Libby Char–that’s down from the 58,000 received last week.
Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris Focuses on Unity
Joe Biden was sworn in today as the 46th President of the United States, alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
