Maui News
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Joins Coalition Urging Passage of Federal Equality Act
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to call on the US Senate to pass the Equality Act, legislation that protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART To Unveil Two 100-Foot Murals, June 25
A pair of 100-foot SMALL TOWN * BIG ART murals dedicated to Wailuku’s distinctive sense of place, history and culture will be honored by the community on Friday, June 25.
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#HIGotVaccinated Week Two Winners Include One Maui and Four O‘ahu Residents
#HIGotVaccinated Week Two Winners Include One Maui and Four O‘ahu Residents
Statement: OHA Chair Calls HB499 “Damaging Law to Native Hawaiian Rights”
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chair, Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey issued a statement today on House Bill 499, relating to lease extensions on public land. The measure would authorize the Board of Land and Natural Resources to extend certain leases of public lands for commercial, industrial, resort, mixed-use or government use upon approval of a proposed development […]
2 Cases of “Delta” Variant Detected on Maui; DOH Confirms 13 Cases in Four Counties
To date, nine cases of the Delta variant have been detected on O‘ahu, two on Maui, one on Kaua‘i and one on Hawai‘i island.
Binhi at Ani Awarding 21 Scholarships to the Class of 2021 on Maui
Binhi at Ani will award 21 scholarships to the Class of 2021, with the three top-rated students will receive $2,000 and 18 other students will receive $1,000.
Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems, Papa Ola Lōkahi Set To Receive $18 Million
Five Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems and Papa Ola Lōkahi, which coordinates health care programs and services for Native Hawaiians, will receive a total of $18.2 million in federal funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Update: Missing Woman Last Seen in Makawao on June 17
The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s help with information on the whereabouts of 31-year-old Morgan Bocon.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Crew Survey Lalo’s Coral Reef
The crew found that much of the large table corals are no longer there due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Walaka. At the same time, they discovered many small, fast-growing coral polyps that build the big table corals.
Gov. Ige and Local Business Leaders Share Vision for Hawai‘i’s Digital Economy
As Hawai‘i continues its economic recovery coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders from the public and private sector are suggesting building a more robust digital economy as a key component of business within the state.
Schatz Urges Infrastructure Deployment in Native Communities
US Senator Brian Schatz, D-Hawai‘i, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, led a roundtable discussion, “Concrete Solutions: Building a Successful Foundation for Native Communities’ Infrastructure Development,” to hear from Tribal, Native Hawaiian and administration witnesses on improving deployment of infrastructure in Native communities.
House Bills Supporting Energy, Environmental Goals Signed into Law
Three House bills that support Hawaiʻi’s transition to clean ground transportation were signed into law on Thursday by Governor David Ige during a ceremony with lawmakers and guests standing alongside electric vehicles at Central Middle School on Oʻahu.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Unveiled Spring 2021 Resident Sentiment Survey Results
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s Spring 2021 Resident Sentiment Survey of 1,779 Hawaiʻi residents found that while many residents are concerned with the visitor industry’s growth, the majority believe that tourism is worth the issues associated with the industry.
Stage 1 Water Shortage Declaration for Upcountry Maui Takes Effect July 2
A Stage 1 water shortage declaration will take effect July 2, 2021 for Upcountry Maui, due to dry conditions and high water use. Beginning July 2, the department will prohibit Upcountry water consumers from using water for irrigation, watering lawns, washing vehicles or other nonessential activities.
Deteriorated Play Features Result in Immediate Closure of Kahului Park Playground
The County of Maui, Department of Parks and Recreation announced the immediate closure of the Kahului Park Playground due to the deterioration of the play features, resulting in safety concerns.
June 24, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 55 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 29 on O‘ahu; 11 on Maui (-1 probable); seven on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); seven on Kaua‘i; one on Moloka‘i; and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Visitor Suffers Ankle Injury While Skydiving in East Maui
A 67-year-old California man suffered an ankle injury while on a skydiving jump in East Maui today.
BREAKING: Hawaiʻi Eases Travel and Gathering Guidelines on July 8 as Vaccination Rate Nears 60%
Hawaiʻi is expected to reach a 60% fully vaccinated rate by July 8, which will result in relaxed rules relating to travel and social gatherings.
Maui County’s Vacation Rental Occupancy Increases to 75% for May
In May 2021, Maui County had the largest vacation rental supply of all four counties in Hawaiʻi with 234,400 available unit nights, with an occupancy rate of 75%, according to the latest Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Report on vacation rental performance.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill To Continue Funding Native Hawaiian Housing Program
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, introduced the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization that is bipartisan legislation building upon successful Native American housing programs at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
