Maui News
Gov. Ige Issues Statement Amid News of Protestors Storming of the US Capitol
Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige has issued a statement saying, “The news that protestors have stormed the US Capitol is extremely distressing. It is an assault on democracy and everything this country stands for. The vote certification process and peaceful transition of power must be completed as required by the United States Constitution, following a free and fair election. In Hawai‘i, State Sheriffs -Department of Public Safety, are working with the Honolulu Police Department to protect the Hawai‘i State Capitol if necessary.”
Emergency Rock Removal Project on Kahekili Highway, Jan. 9-11
An emergency project to remove loose, unstable rocks above Milepost 8.1 on Maui’s Kahekili Highway is scheduled for Jan. 9 to 11, 2021, and will make the roadway impassable to motorists during the day while work is ongoing, the Department of Public Works announced.
DOH Campaign Highlights Toll COVID-19 Has Taken on Hawaiʻi Students
The Hawai‘i Department of Health developed a “Let’s Get Back to Real Life” campaign to highlight the economic and educational toll that COVID-19 has taken on Hawai‘i’s students and young adults.
Kāʻanapali’s Hula Grill Receives Maui’s Adopt-A-Highway Recognition Award
The Department of Transportation’s Highways Division recognized Hula Grill for its commitment to the Adopt-A-Highway public service program – carrying out dozens of clean-ups in West Maui since 2008.
Maui Crime Dec. 20 – 26: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to six burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and nine vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Dec. 20 to 26, 2020.
Search Underway for Missing Mariners off Midway Island
A search is underway for a life raft from an adrift 95-foot Taiwanese fishing vessel off Midway Island.
Vaccination Update: Details on Rollout Outlined
Governor David Ige provided an update today on the state’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts saying healthcare workers, residents and staff at nursing homes are currently getting vaccinated. The second doses of the vaccine have started to arrive and will also be administered.
Pu‘u Ola‘i “Little Beach” at Mākena State Park to Close Temporarily
State officials are implementing an immediate closure of Puʻu Olaʻi “Little Beach,” at Mākena State Park on Maui following reports on Sunday of “beach parties with drum circles, nudity, illegal alcohol and other illicit substances, coupled with hundreds of mask-less people in close contact with one another.”
Employee at Office of the Mayor on Maui Tests Positive for COVID-19
He said he received official confirmation of the case from the Hawaiʻi Department of Health this morning; and the employee had alerted the office to the possibility on Sunday evening, Jan. 3, 2021.
Sentry Insurance Foundation Donates $250,000 to Maui Food Bank
The Sentry Insurance Foundation has donated $250,000 to the Maui Food Bank as part of its outreach to the Maui community. Sentry Insurance is the title sponsor for the PGA’s Tournament of Champions in Kapalua.
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Jan. 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 124 New Cases (74 O‘ahu, 21 Maui, 12 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 16 Out-of-State)
There were 124 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 21 on Maui.
Year-End Results for Hawaiʻi Workplace Drug Testing Show Increase in Marijuana and Cocaine Use
Results of year-end workplace drug testing in Hawaiʻi by Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS) show cocaine and marijuana use increased from the third quarter to the fourth quarter of 2020.
Kīlauea Volcano Update: Seven Acre Island of Solidified Lava Continues to Settle
A seven acre island of solidified lava is floating in the lava lake at Halemaʻumaʻu crater on Hawaiʻi Island.
High Surf N Shores of Maui, N & W Shores of Moloka‘i
The forecast calls for surf of 12-16 feet this morning, lowering to 10-15 feet this afternoon along north facing shores. Affected west facing shores can expect surf of 8-12 feet until 6 p.m.
Maui Man Succumbs to Injuries From New Year’s Eve Crash in Haʻikū
A Haʻikū man has died of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle crash on Ulumalu Road on New Year’s Eve.
West Maui’s Hua Momona Farms Continues Helping Community with Holiday Matching Donations
Hua Momona Farms, located atop the Kapalua Resort in West Maui, initiated a matching donation program to help those in need for the holiday season.
Harbor Lights COVID-19 Cluster Rises to 68
The COVID-19 case count at the Harbor Lights condominium complex in Kahului has risen to 68 confirmed, according to an update provided by Maui Mayor Michael Victorino.
Surging COVID-19 Cases Trigger Last-Minute Delay To Start Blended Learning at Most Maui Public Schools
Just one day before the 20 public schools of the Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui complex area were set to reopen after the winter break, a letter was sent to staff, parents and guardians stating the scheduled shift to blended learning would be delayed until Feb. 1.
Kula Structure Fire Results in $65,000 Damage
The fire was first reported at 9:35 p.m. on Mauna Place in Kula. Upon arrival crews found a shed/carport-type structure fully involved with fire.
Hale Pilina Family Affordable Rental Housing Project Proposed for Development Next to Kahului Post Office on Maui
The project site is comprised of approximately 4.8 acres of land on Pu‘unēnē Avenue.
