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Maui Girl’s Wish to be a Navy SEAL, Brought to Life by Trident Adventures on O‘ahu
A community of committed volunteers gathered in Kapolei on Thursday, July 15, 2021, ready to help 12-year-old Lyla experience an unforgettable afternoon of SEAL training and simulated combat. Her wish to be a Navy SEAL also involved an afternoon of scuba training and an open-water dive with Trident Adventures in the waters near Ko‘olina on Friday, July 16, 2021.
Emergency Water Conservation Notice for Ho‘olehua Water System Users
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has initiated emergency repairs to the Hoʻolehua Water System to address a significant leak discovered in its 200,000-gallon water tank.
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Applications Sought for New South Maui and Pāʻia-Haʻikū Advisory Committees
The Maui County Council is seeking applications from South Maui and Pāʻia-Haʻikū residents for two new advisory committees to the Maui Planning Commission.
Maui Council Honors Seaman Theodore Kirkbride, National “Enlisted Person of the Year 2021”
The Maui County Council presented Seaman Theodore Kirkbride with a ceremonial resolution at its virtual meeting Friday, for being honored as the United States Coast Guard’s “Enlisted Person of the Year 2021.”
13 Recruits Join Ranks of Maui Police Department as Part of 91st Recruit Class
Thirteen individuals joined the ranks of the Maui Police Department as the members of the 91st Recruit Class. They took their professional oaths during a graduation ceremony held Friday, July. 23, at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.
First Lady Jill Biden Visits Vaccine Clinic at Waipahu High School During Hawai‘i Stop
First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden visited a mobile vaccination clinic at Waipahu High School over the weekend during a stop in Hawaiʻi on her return from the Japan Olympics, where she led the US Delegation during the opening ceremony.
Local Musicians Host Benefit Concert for Hawaiʻi Public School Educators
The show will be available via livestream worldwide and takes place at Hawaiʻi Theatre with a limited in-person audience on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m.
July 25, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 276 Cases, 2 Deaths
The confirmed cases included: 163 on O‘ahu (+3 probable); 65 on Hawai‘i Island; 19 on Maui (+3 probable); six on Kaua‘i; and 17 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Traffic Advisory: Downed Tree on Hāna Highway in Pāʻia
Emergency crews are responding to a downed tree near the Maui Country Club golf course before Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia. The tree is blocking more than half of the road. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution and expect delays.
Coast Guard Rescues 15 Mariners Aboard Disabled Sail Boat off Hawaiʻi
Fifteen mariners aboard the disabled 72-foot sailing vessel Lucky, were rescued by Coast Guard Crews, 26 miles east of Makapuʻu Point, Oʻahu, Saturday.
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.
