Maui News
Survey: Hawai‘i is the 2nd Safest State During COVID-19
Hawaiʻi was ranked number two on a list of the safest states during the COVID-19 pandemic, second only to Alaska.
Four Visitors Arrested on Maui for Alleged Quarantine Violation
Three California visitors and a woman from Colorado, all in their 20s, were arrested on Maui for alleged violation of rules and orders related to travel quarantine.
Update/Missing Person: Last Seen Feb. 16 in Kahului
Maui police issued an update this morning saying Borges was located and was found to be in good health.
Daryl Hall & John Oates Maui Concert Rescheduled to Nov. 9, 2021
LiveNation and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center have announced that the April 25, 2021 concert with Daryl Hall and John Oates, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 at the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion.
Limited Water Shut-Down in Haʻikū Through March 2
To replace the mainline on Lepo Street in Haiku, personnel from Maui County’s Department of Water Supply will shut off the water from 8 am to 2 pm, Feb. 16 through March 2.
Three New Hires at Seabury Hall
Seabury Hall announced the appointment of three new hires including: Jon Toda as Middle School Head, alumna Brittany Young as Director of Alumni Relations, and Father Christopher Golding as School Chaplain.
Feb. 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 29 New Cases (17 O‘ahu, 9 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Out-of-State); 1 Death
There were 29 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 17 on O‘ahu, nine on Maui, one on Hawaiʻi Island and two in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
New Educational Videos Showcase the Ahupua‘a System
The videos are part of the Maui Nui Ahupua‘a Project, a community-based, collaborative signage program created to educate residents and visitors about Hawai‘i’s ancient land division system.
Maui Tourists Will Find Most Activities Available and Businesses Open, But With Limitations
Visitors traveling to Maui now will find a destination on the rebound, with most tourist-related businesses open in some capacity — and with new safety protocols in place, including an island-wide mask mandate. Most activities are available, but there is less entertainment.
Maui’s Civil Air Patrol Teaches Cadets/Future Pilots Joys of Flying
Volunteers from the Maui County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol spent Valentine’s day weekend teaching cadets the joys of flying from their base at Kahului Airport.
Waterproofing Project to Begin at Lahaina Civic Center Gym, March 1
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will begin construction on a waterproofing project for the Lahaina Civic Center gym beginning Monday, March 1, 2021.
Blue Planet Foundation Lauds Hawai‘i’s Renewable Energy Progress
Renewable energy now accounts for more than half of the electric power on two islands–Kauaʻi and Maui–according to a new report filed by Hawaiian Electric. While Kauaʻi continues to lead the way for the state with an estimated 60 percent renewable portfolio standard in 2020, Maui reached the halfway mark at 50.8 percent. When adding […]
Navigating the Bicycling Boom on Maui During the Pandemic
Maui Bicycling League emphasized the rise of first-time bikers on Maui and the importance of sharing the road with cyclists as it grows in popularity during the pandemic.
Comedy “Aloha Surf Hotel” Extends Theatrical Run
Following its world premiere at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival in November, family comedy “Aloha Surf Hotel” has extended its theatrical run on Maui at Consolidated Theaters at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
Central Maui Transit Hub Groundbreaking Held
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning to mark the beginning of construction of the County of Maui Department of Transportation Central Maui Transit Hub.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Dedicated $250,000 to New Homestead Community Grant; Seeking Applications
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has dedicated $250,000 to its new Homestead Community Grant targeted specifically to aid Native Hawaiian families living on Hawaiian Homestead lands.
O‘ahu Man Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Travel Quarantine
Daniel Gildenbrand, 24, was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, after arriving on Maui without a negative pre-travel COVID-19 test and no approved lodging in which to complete the state’s mandatory 10-day travel quarantine.
Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Man Wanted on Felony Warrant
The Maui Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in locating a man wanted on a felony warrant. According to Maui Crime Stoppers, Rodney Herbert, 48, is known to frequent the Wailuku area.
Hawaiian Homes Commission Adopts Resolution Honoring the Late Billy Kenoi
At its Feb. 16 meeting, the Hawaiian Homes Commission adopted Resolution No. 304 to honor the late Hawaiʻi County Mayor and Hawaiian Home Lands lessee William Punapaiaʻalaikahala Kenoi.
Outdoor Basketball Court at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center Complex to Close for Improvements, Feb. 22
The outdoor basketball court at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center Complex will close for improvements starting Feb. 22, 2021. Central Construction is the contractor for the project and expects construction work to continue until early May.
