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Hawaiian Electric Celebrates Century of Service in Maui County
In commemoration of 100 years of serving its customers and communities on Maui, Moloka‘i, and Lāna‘i, Hawaiian Electric is recognizing 21 non-profit organizations across the county with a total contribution of over $11,000.
Maui District Health Office Hosts Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics
The state Department of Health’s Maui District Health Office hosts pop-up vaccination clinics at various locations across the island. National Guard, medics, and public health nurses go out to these locations to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
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April 28, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 69 Cases (55 O‘ahu, 10 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 1 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
The state Department of Health reports that there were 69 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 55 on O‘ahu, 10 on Maui, one on Hawai‘i Island, two on Kaua‘i, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,097 cases logged over the past two weeks, 188 of them in Maui County.
Maui’s Love The Sea Named Finalist for Defender Above & Beyond Service Award
Love The Sea, a local nonprofit on Maui, has been named a finalist for Land Rover USA’s Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards.
Rep. Lynn DeCoite Announces Intent to Vie for Senate District 7 Vacancy
State Representative Lynn DeCoite today announced her intent to vie for the Senate District 7 seat being vacated by Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English.
Kamehameha Schools Celebrates Opening of Kalanihookaha Community Learning Center
Fronting the Center is a striking, life-sized humpback whale sculpture – Koholā Ola–symbolizing one of the highest, most sacred forms of Kanaloa and signifying knowledge, intelligence and deep connection.
Mayor Victorino to Pursue TAT Tax to Help Mitigate Tourism Impacts to Maui County
The mayor believes the surcharge will serve as an incentive for Maui County to crack down on the growing number of illegal vacation rentals that don’t pay TAT.
Lānaʻi Continues Full Distance Learning Through Friday Due to Malfunctioning Electrical Equipment
Lānaʻi High & Elementary School (LHES) students will continue full distance learning through the end of this week due to a power outage caused by malfunctioning electrical equipment.
Hawai‘i Health Officials say Child’s Death Attributed to COVID-19
The child, a boy with known underlying health conditions, was visiting Hawai‘i with his parents from another state.
April 27, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 54 Cases (37 O‘ahu, 7 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 2 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 54 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 37 on O‘ahu, seven on Maui, five on Hawai‘i Island, two on Kaua‘i, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,096 cases logged over the past two weeks, 194 of them in Maui County.
Senate Majority Leader, J. Kalani English of Maui to Retire Due to “Long-Haul” COVID-19 Effects
Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English today announced his retirement from the Hawaiʻi State Senate, effective on May 1, 2021, citing long-term effects of COVID-19.
J&J Vaccine Clinics This Week on Maui
The clinics will be held on: Thursday, April 29 and Friday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Gymnasium in Wailuku; and on Saturday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
Maui Police Seek Public Help in Ongoing-Death Investigation
Maui Police Department is requesting assistance from the public regarding an on-going death investigation involving the passing of Julian Heyward III in August of 2020. The man was found deceased on his property.
April 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 70 Cases (42 O‘ahu, 9 Maui, 3 Hawai‘i Island, 14 Kaua‘i, 2 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 70 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 42 on O‘ahu, nine on Maui, three on Hawai‘i Island, 14 on Kaua‘i, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,110 cases logged over the past two weeks, 205 of them in Maui County.
DOH Announces Resumption of Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations in Hawai‘i
Additional opportunities to receive the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine at locations around the state will be announced in the coming days and posted on the registration page at hawaiicovid19.com.
100+ Citations Issued at Kehena Beach in Month-Long Enforcement
“Starting from the late 80’s, into the 90’s, the number of accessible beaches in the Puna area has shrunk…inundated by lava… We are seeing the population increasing and now everybody is trying to find a space where they can enjoy the ocean…that’s Kehena,” said DOCARE Lt. Lawrence Terlep Jr.
Two Residents Displaced from Home Fire in Waikapū, Maui
Two residents were displaced from their home following an early morning house fire in Waikapū. Both residents were transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for possible smoke inhalation.
“Saving Kiwikiu-Maui Parrotbill on the Brink” TV Special Debuts this Week
Kiwikiu (Maui parrotbill) is the most endangered native Hawaiian bird. The small yellow honeycreepers live only in high elevation forest on windward Haleakalā, Maui. With an estimated population of less than 150 individuals, it is at high risk of going extinct within a few years.
Reduced Adoption Fees During Maui “Empty the Shelter” Event, May 5-9
BISSELL Pet Foundation is again aiming to Empty the Shelters by sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $25 or less at 200 participating shelters, including the Maui Humane Society from May 5-9, 2021.
Goodfellow Bros. Earns “Great Place to Work” Certification
Goodfellow Bros., a fourth-generation family-owned large heavy-civil contractor, has earned official recognition as a Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM company.
