Maui News
$335 Billion in Stimulus Payments Disbursed Under American Rescue Plan, With Third Batch To Come
Several million more payments in the third batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan are being disbursed beginning today, bringing the total disbursed so far to more than 130 million payments worth approximately $335 billion, according to a US government news release.
New CDC Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated Travelers; Hawai‘i Rules Still in Place
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today released updated guidance for fully vaccinated travelers within the US, saying these travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19. The guidelines include recommendations that fully vaccinated individuals would not need to get a COVID-19 test before or after travel unless their destination requires it; and […]
Vaccine Passport Proposal Faces Challenges; Maui Mayor Hopeful for Second Test Proposal
Just days after submitting a proposal for a pilot vaccine passport program for Maui, Mayor Michael Victorino said it does not appear promising after further discussion with the governor. “It doesn’t look like he’ll approve the (vaccine) passport, but that hasn’t been confirmed,” said Mayor Victorino during a press briefing on Thursday afternoon.
Young Maui Artists and Authors Invited to Participate in 2021 Sister Cities Showcase
The Maui County Sister Cities Foundation is extending an open call to youth artists, authors and musicians to submit works for Sister Cities International’s Young Artists and Authors Showcase.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing in Hāna, April 5
Free drive-through COVID-19 testing will be available for Hāna residents on Monday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hāna Ball Park in East Maui.
Maui Health Marks 100 Days of Administering COVID-19 Vaccines
Maui Health on Thursday celebrated the 100th day it’s been administering COVID-19 vaccines, and continues to expand efforts in Maui County.
Input Sought On Management of Maui’s Kahikinui Forest Reserve
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is asking the community to engage in learning about the Kahikinui Forest Reserve and contribute to the planning process that will guide the reserve’s management priorities over the next decade.
Recovery Effort Looks to Maui as Next Step for Future of the Hawaiian Crow
“We have forests that are similar to the forest on Hawai‘i Island where ʻalalā were released. There are abundant food resources in our Maui Nui forests; abundant trees that would be suitable for nesting platforms. And we do not have the ʻio predation risk, because we don’t have ‘io here,” Duvall said.
Two Maui Moms Launch Second Childrenʻs Book with Signing Event April 10
Maui moms Jenny Coon and Nicki Barsamian of Waikapū have launched their second children’s book: “Huli the Hawaiian Chicken: Searches for Snow.” A book signing will be April 10, from noon to 4 pm, at the Kīhei Ululaniʻs Shave Ice shop.
Goodwill Hawaiʻi and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawaiʻi Form Partnership on Maui
Goodwill Hawaiʻi and Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaiʻi formed a new partnership to open two donation PODs on Maui that will benefit both nonprofit organizations starting April 1. Goodwill Hawaiʻi will manage the operations for the new Goodwill Hawaiʻi-BBBS attended donation centers located at the Kīhei Recycling and Redemption Center and the Pukalani Longs Drug parking lot.
Azeka Shopping Center in Kīhei Hosting Easter Food Drive
Azeka Shopping Center in Kīhei is hosting a food drive now through April 11 to support the Maui Food Bank’s mission to feed Maui County residents.
Go Green Cycling Event for West Maui on April 17, Appointments Required
Go Green Recycling is a monthly, appointment-required, bulky-item recycling event hosted by Mālama
Maui Nui for residents of West Maui. April’s event will take place Saturday, April 17 from 9 am to noon, in Lāhaina at 1870 Honoapi’ilani Hwy in the parking lot mauka/behind the Lāhaina District Court.
April 1, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 114 Cases (72 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 8 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 114 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 72 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, eight on Hawai‘i Island, and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,223 cases logged over the past two weeks, 365 of them in Maui County.
Lucky Dogs Will Slumber at Swanky Resorts for Maui Humane Societyʻs Wags to Riches Fundraiser
The Maui Humane Society is hosting its annual Wags to Riches fundraising slumber party on May 1, but with a luxurious twist. Shelter animals will be sent from the doghouse to the penthouse.
Mokulele Crew Who Helped Rescue Pilots from Downed Airplane Honored
Two Mokulele Airline pilots – Capt. Justin Constantino and First Officer Jeremy Delia – were honored during a ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, for helping with the rescue of two pilots from a downed plane eight miles off the coast of Lāna‘i on Feb. 27.
Virtual Conference To Explore Energy Transition in Hawaiʻi Set for June 22 & 24
The 8th Hawaiʻi Energy Conference to explore the “Energy Transition in Hawaiʻi: Focus on investments in people and projects” will be held virtually June 22 and 24.
Maui Church with Covid Cluster Cancels Easter Egg Hunt, In-Person Service Continues
While the church has canceled its Easter Egg hunt and postponed its Easter production to a later date, a press release issued yesterday says that as an essential institution, it continues to offer in-person services while abiding by CDC guidelines, in addition to offering drive in and virtual streaming options.
SBA Launches Portal to Begin Accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications, April 8
The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal in anticipation of opening applications for the critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
29th Annual Celebration Of The Arts Festival Goes Virtual, All Year Long
Following the April 2nd launch date, the event will continue to release new content on the second Friday of each month until next year’s 30th anniversary event.
Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert Test, April 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 11:45 a.m.
