Maui News
Live Skunk Captured at Honolulu Harbor
The skunk was determined to be female and weighed about 6 pounds. A test for rabies has been sent to the mainland and results are expected in a few days.
New Biden Order to Fully Reimburse Hawaii for National Guard, COVID-19 Supplies
President Joe Biden took executive action to authorize an extension and fully reimburse Hawai‘i and states across the country for the use of the National Guard to support COVID-19 response operations.
Hawai‘i State Senate Leadership and Committee Assignments
Senator Jarrett Keohokalole (District 24 – Kāneʻohe, Kailua, Heʻeia and ʻĀhuimanu) will assume the positions of Majority Floor Leader and Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Joins Coalition Defending Key Provision of Voting Rights Act
Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 18 Attorneys General urging the Supreme Court to uphold a robust test for applying Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits policies and practices that deny or abridge citizens’ right to vote based on their race.
Broadband Hui Issues Digital Equity Declaration for Hawaiʻi
Broadband Hui, a conglomerate of public and private organizations and individuals, issued a Digital Equity Declaration for Hawaiʻi.
Congressman Case Reintroduces Safe and Quiet Skies Act
“In my Hawai‘i alone, we saw three dead in the crash of a commercial air tour helicopter into a residential neighborhood, 11 more dead in the crash of a commercial skydiving plane, and then seven more dead in a commercial air tour helicopter crash in a remote mountain region,” said Congressman Case.
Jan. 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 119 New Cases (66 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 16 Hawai‘i Island, 7 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
There were 119 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 66 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, 16 on Hawaiʻi Island and seven in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Maui Planning Commission Workshop on Shoreline Rule Amendments Due to Sea Level Rise
The County of Maui Department of Planning will host a virtual workshop Jan. 26 on proposed Special Management Area and Shoreline Rule amendments that could affect properties near the shoreline on the island of Maui.
Maui County Council Seeks Charter Commission Applicants by Feb. 1
The Maui County Council is seeking applications for the 2021-22 Maui County Charter Commission by noon Feb. 1. The charter is the local governmentʻs constitutional document.
Gov. Ige Says Education Cuts Reduced to 2.5%
Instead of a 10 percent cut to the Department of Education budget, Gov. Ige said target reductions for the DOE have been reset to 2.5 percent.
Order to Extend Freeze on Evictions, Moratoriums on Foreclosures to Help Thousands in Hawai‘i
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) says a newly signed executive order issued by President Joe Biden will extend the federal eviction moratorium and the moratoriums on foreclosures of federally guaranteed mortgages until the end of March 2021.
National Report: 56% Expect to Travel for Leisure in 2021; Business Travel Not Expected to Return Until 2024
The American Hotel & Lodging Association today released “AHLA’s State of the Hotel Industry 2021” outlining the forecast for the hotel industry in 2021 and into the immediate future.
Andrew Martin Appointed Maui Prosecuting Attorney
Mayor Michael Victorino today announced his appointment of Andrew Martin as Maui County prosecuting attorney. Martin’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the Maui County Council.
Hawai‘i Leaders Weigh In on Biden’s Executive Order to Rejoin Paris Agreement
On the same day as his inauguration, newly sworn-in President Joe Biden issued an executive order, rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement.
Jan. 20, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 75 New Cases (50 O‘ahu, 14 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 6 Out-of-State); 1 Death
There were 75 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 50 on O‘ahu, 14 on Maui, four on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi, and six in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
9th Bayanihan Food Distribution Set for Jan. 23 in Kahului
The 9th Bayanihan Food Distribution will be held Saturday, Jan. 23 at 9 am at the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers Receives $95,000 Donation
“The families in our shelters have already been hit hard financially but the COVID-19 pandemic has made living life even more challenging. This donation will be help our families to keep the safety net’s they have begun to build since being in the homeless shelter program,” said Monique Ibarra, executive director of KHAKO.
Maui Crime Jan. 3 – 9 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to five burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 11 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 3 – 9, 2021.
Gov. Ige Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
State leaders agree that demand continues to outpace supply for the COVID-19 vaccine. Hawaiʻi is expected to receive another 33,400 doses by Thursday according to state Department of Health Director Dr. Libby Char–that’s down from the 58,000 received last week.
Community Invited to Virtual Town Halls on West Maui Community Plan Update, Jan. 20 and 30
Councilmember Tamara Paltin will hold a virtual town hall on the final phase of the West Maui Community Plan update on Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. and Jan. 30 at 10 a.m.
