Maui News
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.
Love’s Bakery to Cease Operations in Hawai‘i
Locally owned and operated, Love’s Bakery, a fixture in Hawaiʻi for over 169 years will cease operations at the end of March due to losses attributable to COVID-19.
Binhi at Ani Launches Bayanihan Feeding Program
The Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center, in partnership with the Maui Food Bank, has launched a community service project “Bayanihan Feeding Program” for Hale Mahaolu Residents in Central Maui.
Hawai‘i’s Economy Projected to Grow 2.7 Percent This Year
Hawai‘i’s economy is projected to grow 2.7 percent this year, according to a first quarter 2021 Statistical and Economic Report released on Monday by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Learning Endeavors Offers Wetlands Camp for Maui Youth Grades 4-6 During Spring Break
The nonprofit organization Learning Endeavors will host a hybrid Wetlands Camp March 17-19 for Maui children grades 4-6 to help foster a love for these important ecosystems in our keiki.
Maui Health Vaccine Clinic Appointments Now Available on VAMS for Phase 1A and 1B
The federal VAMS (Vaccine Administration Management System) portal for the Maui Health Vaccination Clinic has officially reopened.
67,280 Additional Vaccine Doses Due to Arrive in Hawai‘i This Week, Including Johnson & Johnson Shipment
This includes 28,080 doses of Pfizer vaccines, 27,300 doses of Moderna vaccines, and 11,900 doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
March 1, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 29 New Cases (17 O‘ahu, 8 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i, 3 Out-of-State)
There were 29 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 17 on O‘ahu, eight on Maui, one on Hawai‘i Island, and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out-of-state.
UPDATE: Body of One Victim Recovered, East Maui Search Terminated for Second Missing Hiker
Maui fire crews recovered the body of a visitor reported missing on Saturday evening. The man was found at around 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, about 50 yards offshore where Waikamoi Stream enters the ocean. The search for a second missing hiker continues today.
Maui’s Sharon Suzuki Retiring from Hawaiian Electric
After 28 years with Hawaiian Electric and Maui Electric, Sharon Suzuki, president of Maui County and Hawai‘i Island utilities, will retire effective today.
Schatz Secures $80 M for Native Hawaiian Health, Housing, and Education in New COVID-19 Relief Bill
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) today announce he has secured $80 million for Native Hawaiian programs in the latest COVID-19 relief package currently being considered by Congress.
Southwest Airlines Announces Four-Day Sale with Fares Starting at $29
Southwest Airlines launched a four-day “WOW Sale” today, through March 4, 2021, 7:59 p.m. HST (11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time), with fares starting as low as $29 one-way.
Street Art, Road Safety Improvements Coming to Kahului Intersection
A “Quick Build” Demonstration Project is coming this month to the intersection of Papa Avenue and Māʻalo Street in Kahului to beautify the area, encourage walking and biking, and improve road safety.
Monthly Siren and Test for Emergency Alert System Scheduled for March 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System and the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System are scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2021 at 11:45 am.
Feb. 28, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 60 New Cases (39 O‘ahu, 15 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i, 2 Out-of-State)
There were 60 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 39 on O‘ahu, 15 on Maui, four on Hawai‘i Island, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out-of-state.
Fire Destroys Shed in Kīhei, One Person Treated for Burns
A small shed was destroyed by a fire on Noe Street in Kīhei on Saturday night. No one was displaced, but a male individual was transported to the hospital for treatment of burns suffered in the incident.
Search Underway for Two Visitors Missing Near Waikamoi in East Maui
The search continues Sunday morning for two visitors who went missing during a hike makai of the Waikamoi Trail in East Maui on Saturday evening.
Humpbacks Abundance Trends Documented During Second Coordinated Whale Count of 2021
On Maui, Great Whale Count site leaders collected data from 12 sites during 15-minute intervals between 8:30 and 11:50 a.m. A total of 34 whale sightings were seen during the 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. time period, the most of any time period throughout the day’s count.
$70 Million Secured for Honolulu Rail Project in New COVID-19 Relief Bill
The new federal funding will help the City and County of Honolulu pay for a portion of its share of the cost of the project, making up for the loss in tax revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Feb. 27, 2021
Maui obituaries for the week ending Feb. 27, 2021. May they rest in peace.
