Maui News
New P.2 Variant Found on O‘ahu; B.1.429 Variant Associated with Increased COVID-19 Cases on Maui
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division has confirmed a variant of concern, associated with an increase of COVID-19 cases on Maui.
Nominations Sought for Outstanding Older Americans in Maui County
The Maui County Office on Aging is seeking nominations for Maui County’s 52nd Annual Outstanding Older American Male and Female of Maui County.
Campaign Encourages Chemical-Free Landscaping to Protect Coral Reefs
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council has launched an educational campaign to encourage private and public landowners, golf courses and landscapers to switch to organic land management.
Maui Meadows Pavement Preservation to Prompt Keha Drive Closure
The slurry seal treatment work will result in a full roadway closure of Keha Drive, from Hoʻokipa Place to Kupulau Drive.
FAA to Install 23 Weather Cameras Across Hawai‘i
The Federal Aviation Administration will install 23 weather cameras across the state that will provide pilots videos of changing weather conditions in near-real-time.
Affordable Housing Survey Seeks Input From West Maui Community
The West Maui Taxpayers Association is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of community members who currently live or work in West Maui and where they would like to see housing built for their families.
50 mph Gusts Forecast for Maui and Hawai‘i Counties
The National Weather Service is forecasting 20 to 30 mph winds with localized gusts up to 50 mph in Maui and Hawaiʻi Counties.
State Senate Confirms Max Otani as Director of Public Safety
The Hawaiʻi State Senate confirmed on Wednesday, Feb. 24 the appointment of Max Otani as Director of the Department of Public Safety through Dec. 5, 2022.
Duke’s Beach House Recognizes Teachers at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School
Duke’s Beach House recently recognized the Princess Nahiʻenaʻena Elementary School’s Educator of the Month Recipients, presenting each with an engraved box and a $100 certificate to the restaurant.
Department of Education Allows for Limited In-Person Commencement Events for Graduating Class of 2021
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education today released guidelines to allow for limited, in-person school commencement and transition ceremonies that ensure the health and safety of students, staff and families.
UH Cancer Center Receives $125,000 Donation for Early Phase Clinical Trials
The First Insurance Company of Hawaiʻi’s Charitable Foundation donated $125,000 to the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center’s new Early Phase Clinical Research Center, which provides access to phase 1 clinical trials for specialized treatments for cancer patients in Hawaiʻi.
Feb. 25, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 45 New Cases (24 O‘ahu, 18 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i, 2 Out-of-State)
There were 45 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 24 on O‘ahu, 18 on Maui, one on Hawai‘i Island, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out-of-state.
Bill to Provide Unemployment Insurance Relief to Hawaii Employers Sent to Governor
If signed into law, the measure would temporarily reduce the unemployment insurance contribution rates.
Hawaiian Airlines Keeps On-Time Record for 17th Straight Year
In March and April, Hawaiian will launch four new North America routes, including nonstop service between Honolulu and Austin, Ontario and Orlando, as well as daily nonstop service between Long Beach and Maui.
Lt. Gov.: 10,000-12,000 Administered Doses Unaccounted for in Maui’s Vaccine Rates
There are 10,000 to 12,000 vaccine doses that were administered and are unaccounted for in Maui’s vaccine rates being reported by the Department of Health, according to Lieutenant Governor Josh Green who was a guest during a talk story webinar hosted by Councilmember Kelly King on Tuesday evening.
Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation to Debut First Food-A-Go-Go “Restaurant Week” on April 5
Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation will host its first Food-A-Go-Go “Restaurant Week” from April 5 to 12 to support the local restaurant industry. In conjunction, the “Bid It to Win It for Ag Education” online auction will also run from April 5 through April 30 to support HAF’s K-12 agricultural education programs.
Maui Health Aims to Administer 3,000 First Dose Vaccinations Next Week
According to Maui Health, the goal is to increase vaccine administration to 3,000 first doses (600 appointments per day) next week and 4,000 (800 appointments per day) the following week.
Updates: Waihe‘e Brush Fire Burns 7 Acres, 100% Contained
A brush fire in Waiheʻe burned 7 acres by nightfall and was 50 percent contained as of 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Hawaiian Telcom and Its Employees Donated $1.4 Million in 2020
Hawaiian Telcom and its employees donated $1.4 million — in corporate and in-kind contributions, sponsorships and employee donations — to local non-profit organizations in 2020.
OHA Board Chair, Lindsey of Maui Testifies Before US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board Chair Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey of Maui testified this morning at the first hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs chaired by US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi), urging senators to help address the needs of Native Hawaiians.
