Maui News
11,000 J&J Single-Shot Vaccines Arrive in Hawai‘i
The DOH accepted delivery of 5,900 doses on O‘ahu today. The remaining 6,000 doses are being distributed evenly between Hawai‘i Island, Maui and Kaua‘i with each county receiving 2,000 doses.
Vaccinations for Hawai‘i Residents 70 and Older Begins Monday, March 8
The Hawai‘i Department of Health announces the state is expanding the pool of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations by offering vaccinations to people age 70 and older beginning Monday, March 8.
O‘ahu Man Arrested on Maui for Alleged Quarantine Violation
An Oʻahu man was arrested on Maui for allegedly violating rules and orders related to travel quarantine.
Mayor to Host Virtual State of the County Address on March 9
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino’s third State of the County Address will be a virtual event, scheduled to take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9.
AARP Hawaiʻi Seeking Kupuna Feedback About COVID-19 Vaccination Experiences
AARP Hawaiʻi is asking kupuna 50 and older to fill out an online questionnaire and share their experiences and thoughts about the COVID-19 vaccine process in Hawaiʻi in an effort to improve the process.
COVID-19 Update: Maui’s Vaccine Rate Increases to 12% for First Doses
There were 20 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including eight on O‘ahu, 11 on Maui, and one on Kaua‘i.
Taverna Restaurant in Kapalua To Hold Grand Reopening March 27
Taverna Restaurant hosts a grand reopening March 27 for dinner, with full operations beginning March 30 after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Seeks Applications for Transportation Alternatives Projects
The Highways Division of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Transportation is seeking project applications for the federally funded Transportation Alternatives program.
US Sen. Schatz Reintroduces Bill To Give Federal Workers Pay Raise
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and US Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) today reintroduced the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, a bill that would provide federal employees with a 3.2 percent pay increase in 2022. A co-sponsor of the bill is US Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI).
Maui County Immigrant Services Hosting Virtual Information Event about DACA Program on March 24
Maui County’s Immigrant Services Division will host a virtual event to provide information about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program from 9 to 10:30 am on March 24.
105 Year Old Woman Born on Maui Beats COVID-19 in New Jersey
This is the second pandemic that DeClerck has lived through, according to family members who say that in addition to surviving the COVID-19 infection earlier this year, the centenarian lived through the Spanish Flu when she was only two years old living in Wailuku.
Maui Police Warn of Scams Urging Victims to Purchase Gift Cards for Payment
The Maui Police Department would like to remind the public if you receive emails, phone calls, or texts from business or government entities asking you to purchase gift cards, please do not do so.
Proposed Resolution Urges Mayor to Grant Water and Sewer Credits to DHHL Lots in Lahaina
Councilmember Tamara Paltin has introduced a resolution for Friday’s council meeting, urging Mayor Michael Victorino to grant water and sewer credits to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands for homestead and agricultural lots in Lahaina.
Maui Crime Feb. 14-20, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to one burglary, nine vehicle thefts and five vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 14-20, 2021.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Waiheʻe to Hoʻokipa and Honolua to Kahekili Beach
The Brown Water Advisory that was in effect for the entire island of Maui has since been canceled; however, parts of the island remain under a Brown Water Advisory including the North Shore (Waiheʻe to Hoʻokipa) and West Maui (Honolua to Kahekili Beach Park).
Gov. Ige Signs Bill Lowering Employer Contribution Tax Rate for Two Years
Gov. David Ige signed HB 1278 HD1 Relating to Employment Security into law as Act 1, setting the employer contribution tax rate at a lower level with Schedule D for 2021 and 2022.
Enforcement Nets 68 Mask Citations on Maui
The Maui Police Department issued 68 citations for face mask violations between Feb. 27 and March 1. The enforcement included 54 citations issued in Lahaina over the weekend and 14 citations in Kīhei on Monday.
Report Highlights Continued Success of Hawaiʻi Syringe Exchange Program
The findings of the new Hawai‘i Syringe Exchange Program 2019 Annual Report show that the program established more than 30 years ago continues to be effective in preventing disease.
March 2, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Maui Restrictions Unchanged
There were 35 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 18 on O‘ahu, 13 on Maui, three on Hawai‘i Island, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out-of-state.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Supports Schools’ Ability To Protect Students From Bullying
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a friend-of-the-court brief urging the US Supreme Court to preserve schools’ ability to address cyberbullying and other forms of off-campus bullying that substantially affects students’ education.
