Maui News
UH Maui College Auto Students Build Hybrid Model
The automotive shop at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is celebrating the build of both hybrid and CVT transmission models.
Thousands in Hawai‘i Expected To Benefit From Emergency Food Stamps, Pandemic School Meal Program
The order also includes a 15 percent increase in benefits for families of the more than 93,500 Hawai‘i students who qualify for free or reduced-priced school meals and are currently receiving Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits
Flood Watch Through This Afternoon for All Islands
A flash flood watch is in effect through this afternoon for all islands due to “deep moisture within an unstable easterly flow” that will produce elevated threats of flash flooding today.
Vehicle Plunges 200 Feet Off Kahakuloa Cliff on Maui, Claims Life of Driver
A deadly crash in a remote section of the Kahekili Highway on Maui claimed the life of the driver on Monday afternoon.
Mayor Victorino announces First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Michael Kagami
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Michael Kagami has been appointed as First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney on Maui.
Legislative Employees Working in the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to Get Priority 1B Vaccination on Jan. 28
All Legislative employees working in the Hawaiʻi State Capitol will be able to be vaccinated as members of its prioritized vaccination system’s Phase 1b (i.e., individuals essential for government operations), on Jan. 28, 2021.
BJ Penn Arrested for DUI, Released Pending Further Investigation
Jay Penn of Hilo, also known as BJ Penn, was arrested Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, for operating a vehicle under the influence of intoxicants.
Police Station to be Professionally Disinfected after Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Maui Police Department received confirmation today that a department employee who works out of the Wailuku District has tested positive for COVID-19.
60-Day Extension Authorized for Deferral of 10% Penalty on Real Property Taxes Due Feb. 20, 2021
Mayor Michael Victorino has authorized a 60-day deferral of the 10 percent penalty for Real Property Taxes due on Feb. 20, 2021. Assessment of the penalty will be deferred through April 21, 2021, to help with the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan. 25, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 123 New Cases (91 O‘ahu, 21 Maui, 6 Hawai‘i Island, 5 Out-of-State)
There were 123 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 21 on Maui.
Hawai‘i Health Department Records Review Reveals 60 Previously Unreported COVID-19 Related Deaths
The deaths occurred in August through December, 2020 with 51 deaths reported on O‘ahu, six on Hawai‘i, and three on Maui.
Hawai‘i State Lab Detects COVID-19 Variant
The Hawai‘i Department of Health State Laboratories Division has detected the SARS-CoV-2 variant L452R. This strain of COVID-19 was first detected in Denmark in March 2020. It is now found in more than a dozen US states.
Some Get Stimulus in form of “Economic Impact Payment” Prepaid Debit Card
Some Maui residents report that they have received their second Economic Impact Payment by mail in the form of a prepaid debit card. The Treasury Department and the IRS are issuing millions of second payments in this form as a way to “speed delivery.”
AARP Hawaiʻi Holding Telephone Forum Jan. 30 on COVID-19 Vaccines for Kupuna
Acting State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble and Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Josh Green will answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for senior citizens during a live telephone forum Jan. 30,2021 at 9 am.
Gov. Ige Delivers 2021 State of the State Address
In spite of significant measures, Gov. Ige said the state is still projecting that revenues will not fully recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2024. “Even with the most generous of federal assistance, it is a staggering deficit. But there are things we can do to reduce the pain,” he said.
Maui County Vacation Rentals at 41.8 Percent Occupancy for December
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Report: Maui County had a 41.8 percent occupancy rate for vacation rentals during December 2020 with an average daily rate of $277.
Hawai‘i Attorney General Urges FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Attorney General Connors said: “We know menthol cigarettes make smoking more attractive and we also know that marketing of menthol cigarettes disproportionately impacts minorities.”
Maui Humane Society’s Program Distributes 30,000 Pounds of Pet Food
The Maui Humane Society’s community support program, 4EverPets, has distributed 30,000 pounds or 15 tons of pet food to families in need, according to the organization.
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course Wastewater Improvements Project announced
The Waiehu Municipal Golf Course Wastewater Improvements Project will begin construction today (Monday, Jan. 25), and continue through Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
Water Shutdown In Wailuku, Jan. 26
MIRA Image Construction will be performing work on the County’s water system, resulting in a shutdown of water service for a portion of Wailuku on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021.
