Maui News
Deadline to Sign Up for Maui’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is Feb. 26
The Maui County Department of Environmental Management announced that the sign-up deadline to schedule a drop-off time for its annual residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection event is Friday, Feb. 26. The drive-through waste collection event will be held on Sunday, March 7.
January Occupancy Rate at Nearly 40% for Maui County Vacation Rentals
In January 2021, the occupancy rate for Maui County vacation rentals was 39.6 percent, a decrease of 46.1 less percentage points from January 2020, according to the latest monthly report from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Feb. 24, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 50 New Cases (16 O‘ahu, 24 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i, 1 Kaua‘i, 7 Out-of-State); 4 Deaths
There were 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 16 on O‘ahu, 24 on Maui, two on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out-of-state.
Structural Concerns Prompt Temporary Closure of Maunaloa Post Office on Moloka‘i
Structural and vector control concerns have prompted the temporary closure of the Maunaloa Post Office on Molokaʻi.
Lessons Learned from Hawai‘i Fitness Cluster Highlighted in Scientific Paper
Lessons learned from last year’s cluster traced to three fitness centers in Hawai‘i, are highlighted in a scientific paper published today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Bill Seeks Reimbursement for Rescue of Hikers who Enter Prohibited Areas
On Maui, hikers have been rescued from places like the “Bamboo Forest” in Kailua, the upper reaches of ʻĪao Valley, and East Maui’s Kaihalulu Beach. A swift water rescue at Waioka in Hāna earlier this month ended tragically when a visitor died in a flash flood event at the location.
Suspect from Traffic Stop Arrested, Police Open Fire During Run-In
A 25-year-old man was arrested on first degree attempted murder, assault of an officer and resisting an order to stop his vehicle following a run-in with police that led to officers opening fire.
Maui Health Expected to Re-Open Registry for First Dose Priority Group Appointments Soon
Maui Health reports it is nearing completion of rescheduled first-dose vaccinations for nearly 5,000 individuals whose appointments were canceled in January due to a vaccine shortage.
Hawaiʻi’s Connors Joins 30 Attorneys General Urging FCC to Fund Connectivity for K-12 Remote Learning
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors today joined 30 attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission to fund internet connectivity and internet-enabled devices to K-12 students whose schools are closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and who are learning remotely.
Maui Virtual Town Hall Features Road Safety Lessons from Oregon and Big Island
At the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization’s virtual town hall Feb. 25th about its Vision Zero Action Plan, featured speakers from Oregon and the Big Island will discuss lessons learned from their agencies’ road safety efforts.
Feb. 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 47 New Cases (27 O‘ahu, 17 Maui, 3 Out-of-State)
There were 47 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 27 on O‘ahu, 17 on Maui, and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out-of-state.
Maui United Way Announces New Board Chair
The Board of Directors for Maui United Way has elected Simon Poole of Goodfellow Brothers Inc. as their new Board Chair. Poole has been on the MUW board since 2019.
Kōkua Pool to Reopen for Lap Swimming on March 1
The Kōkua Pool, located at the Kahului Community Center in Kahului, will reopen for lap swimming beginning March 1, 2021.
Maui Crime Feb. 7 – 13, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to seven burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and eight vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 7 – 13, 2021.
Governor, First Lady, Cabinet and Staff Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
The governor, first lady, cabinet and staff received the Moderna vaccine and are scheduled for their second dose in late March.
Letters: Maui Residents Discuss Outsourcing Prisoners, Alcohol Tax, Tourism & Post Office Rats
What do Maui residents think about sending prisoners to mainland jails, derelict cars, tourists arriving with proof of vaccination but not a negative COVID-19 test, rats at the Maunaloa Post Office, the proposed statewide alcohol tax and more? Read on to find out.
Hawai‘i To Receive Nearly $14 Million To Improve Public Housing
More than 4,300 families across Hawai‘i live in federal public housing units that could receive funding from this grant.
South Dakota Visitor Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Rules Relating to Quarantine
A visitor from South Dakota was arrested on Maui over the weekend for alleged violation of rules and orders relating to travel quarantine.
Emergency Program to Assist with Losses Due to Excessive Deer Populations
An emergency assistance program has opened for farming and ranching operations that have suffered losses due to excessive deer populations on Molokaʻi and Maui.
Temptation Island Production Company Donates Brand New Tents to Kīhei Schools for Outside Classes
Trade Winds Productions/USA Network, which filmed Temptation Island on Maui, has donated six brand new 20- by 30-foot tents to Kīhei Schools to provide additional ventilated and shaded outdoor safe space for in-person classes.
