Maui News
4,400 Doses Headed to Seven Hawaii Pharmacies in CVS Vaccine Rollout
Starting Thursday, Feb. 11, CVS Health will begin to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible populations at a limited number of CVS Pharmacy locations across 11 states, including seven Longs Drugs locations in Hawaiʻi.
Father and Son Safe as Shark Reportedly Sinks Kayak on Maui
A father and son are safe after the kayak they were in reportedly sank during an encounter with a shark off of Ukumehame in West Maui today.
Additional COVID-19 Variants Detected by Hawai‘i State Laboratories Division
To date, nine samples of the L452R variant have been identified and four specimens that exhibit a molecular clue associated with the UK B1.1.7 have been found. This indicates the B1.1.7 variant may be present in Hawai‘i, according to the state Department of Health.
Feb. 2, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 64 New Cases (41 O‘ahu, 17 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Out-of-State)
There were 64 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 41 on O‘ahu, 17 on Maui, four on Hawaiʻi Island, and two in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
$6 Million in Upgrades Needed to Host UH Football at Mānoa Campus
It will cost about $6 million to retrofit existing facilities at the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa in order to host Rainbow Warrior football games over the next three seasons, the University announced.
Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi Earns Top Spot in 2021 U.S. News & World Report Lists
The Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi, located at Manele Bay, earned the No. 1 top ranking on both the 2021 Best Hotels in the USA and Best Resorts in the USA lists published today by U.S. News & World Report.
ARDA-Hawai‘i Donates $5,000 to Two Maui Nonprofits
The Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Resort Development Association recently donated a total of $5,000 to two non-profit organizations on Maui.
Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month
Hawaiian Airlines is celebrating mahina ʻōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language month) by partnering with local designer Keola Nakaʻahiki Rapozo to launch the ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Collection.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation Awarded National Preservation Grant for Baldwin Home
These funds will be used to complete a building assessment of the stone and coral block structure, built in 1835 in Lahaina. The assessment will result in a prioritized, cost-estimated list of preservation needs for the building.
Hawai‘i House Committees to Hold First Hearing of 2021 Session
The 18 standing committees of the Hawai’i House of Representatives will begin virtual hearings today to consider the more than 1,000 bills introduced in the 2021 session.
Rep. Eli Urges Halt to Casino Proposal
State Representative Stacelynn Eli called the proposal “woefully ignorant and reckless,” saying she is troubled by the effects a casino could have on Hawaiian women and the community at large.
4.1 Kīlauea Earthquake Consistent with Motion Along South Flank Detachment Fault
A 4.1 earthquake beneath Kīlauea Volcano’s south flank occurred at 2:09 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021.
Rep. Sayama Introduces Bill To Alleviate Catalytic Converter Thefts
Freshman Hawaiʻi State Rep. Jackson Sayama and several state lawmakers introduced House Bill 446 that would help alleviate the increasing thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles.
11 Arrested During Maui DUI Enforcement
During the month of January 2021, MPD made 70 impaired driving arrests compared to 59 in 2020. To date, MPD has made four Habitual offender arrests compared to two at the same time last year.
Feb. 1, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 90 New Cases (57 O‘ahu, 20 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 5 Out-of-State)
There were 90 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 57 on O‘ahu, 20 on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kaua‘i, and five in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Summer Food Service Program Seeks Sponsors in Hawaiʻi To Provide Meals for Children
The US Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program is seeking sponsor organizations on all Hawaiian islands to help provide children in low-income communities with free meals during the summer months.
Maui K-12 Schools To Receive $6.35 Million for Public Schools in Low Income Communities
These funds will be given directly to Title I schools – where a disproportionate number of students live in poverty – and will benefit nearly 85,000 students in Hawai‘i.
West Maui’s Go Green Recycling Set for Feb. 20, Appointments Required
Mālama Maui Nui’s monthly Go Green Recycling event for West Maui residents will take place in Lāhaina on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 am to noon at 1870 Honoapi’ilani Hwy
Tourism Survey: 85% of Visitors Rated Trip Excellent Despite COVID-19 Challenges
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority conducted an online survey of US mainland visitors to gauge their experience with Safe Travels program and found 85 percent rated their trip “Excellent.”
Debut of Blue Hawaiian Activities Concierge Service
Blue Hawaiian Activities begins operations with 19 concierge offices throughout Maui and Oʻahu, and will further expand to Kauaʻi and the Big Island in the coming months.
