Maui News
Maui Police Department Raised Over $11,000 for Childhood Cancer Research
The Maui Police Department surpassed its fundraising goal for its third year participating in “The Cure Starts Now – Beard It up / Color for the Cure” campaigns, supporting pediatric cancer research.
Warning Level Surf Prompts Closure of Baldwin and Ho‘okipa Beach Parks through Monday
Baldwin Beach Park and Hoʻokipa Beach Park are closed today (Saturday, Jan. 16), through Monday, Jan. 18, because of forecasts of dangerous conditions from warning level surf along north-facing shores.
Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing in Pukalani, Jan. 22
Drive-through COVID-19 testing returns to Upcountry Maui on Friday, Jan 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
Two Maui Men Charged in Alleged 2014 “Hate Crime”
The indictment alleges that, on Feb. 13, 2014, Kaonohi and Aki “willfully caused bodily injury to C.K., and attempted to cause bodily injury to C.K. through the use of a dangerous weapon (a shovel), because of C.K.’s actual and perceived race and color.”
New Maui Rules Include Restricting Occupancy at All Retail Businesses to 30 Percent
County officials say the new 30 percent occupancy limit for all retail business can be determined by taking the total interior footage, dividing it by 36 square feet (that’s a six foot buffer per person), and multiplying that by 30 percent.
Jan. 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 150 New Cases (111 O‘ahu, 26 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 7 Out-of-State)
There were 150 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 111 on O‘ahu, 26 on Maui, five on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and seven in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Student Winners of ʻImi Pono Challenge Announced by County Council
The Maui County Council announced the student winners of the ‘Imi Pono Challenge that seeks innovative ideas for Mauiʻs economy at the Jan. 15 Council meeting.
Third Hawaiʻi Commercial Rent Survey Reveals Small Businesses Struggling to Survive Despite Aid
The results of the newly released Third Hawai‘i Commercial Rent Survey (HCRS) reveal key sectors of Hawai‘i’s economy continue to suffer financially as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on — and despite implementation of state and county aid programs in late 2020.
Snorkel Safety Study Releases Findings on Snorkel-Related Drownings, Launches Survey for Additional Data
The Snorkel Safety Study released the first phase findings of its study to determine the risk factors associated with snorkel-related fatal and non-fatal drownings.
Councilmember Seeks Input on Upcountry Maui Axis Deer and Feral Animals
Upcountry Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura is seeking to further address the struggle to control axis deer and feral animals, which has posed a challenge to Maui’s farmers, ranchers and residents who are faced with loss of crops or property damage.
Portion of Kaupakalua Road to Close for Repaving Project, Jan. 16 and 23
The Department of Public Works will close a portion of Kaupakalua Road in Haʻikū on Jan. 16 and 23 for a road repaving project from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lt. Gov. Green Visits Maui as State Prepares for Ramped-Up Vaccine Distribution
“I know it’s not fast enough. You already have sites at capacity to vaccinate people,” said Lt. Gov. Green, noting the reason he accepted the Mayor’s invitation to visit Maui was to see how well the County is doing and to fight for extra vaccinations where they are needed.
Brown Water Advisory for Wailea Beach, Maui
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Wailea Beach on Maui by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health Clean Water Branch.
4.0 Earthquake Part of Ongoing “Seismic Swarm” in Pāhala
A 4.0 magnitude (preliminary 4.4) earthquake reported at around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, is linked to a seismic swarm which started in August 2019, according to scientists with the US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Hawai‘i National Guard to deploy about 200 members to Washington, D.C.
At the request of the National Guard Bureau, the Hawai‘i National Guard is set to deploy about 200 of its members to Washington, D.C., to aid in and facilitate the peaceful transition of presidential power.
Mokulele Airlines Expands on Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i
Mokulele Airlines is set to become the sole airline serving Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i beginning Friday when ‘Ohana by Hawaiian suspends operations.
Jan. 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 179 New Cases (122 O‘ahu, 32 Maui, 13 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 11 Out-of-State); 5 Deaths
There were 179 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 122 on O‘ahu, 32 on Maui, 13 on Hawaiʻi Island, 1 on Kauaʻi and 11 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Maui Mayor Statement About Threats of Armed Violence at State Capitols
In response to the FBI bulletin, County of Maui Mayor Michael Victorino issued a statement today…
Hawai‘i US Reps Vote in Favor of Trump Impeachment
US Congressmen Ed Case and Kai Kahele, both of Hawaiʻi, were among those who voted to impeach the president for “inciting violence against the United States government.”
Special Meeting Jan. 19 To Discuss Nominations and Appointments to Maui County Charter Commission
The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee will discuss the process for nominations and appointments to the 2021-22 Maui County Charter Commission at a special meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 9 am
