Maui News
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.
Free COVID-19 Testing at UHMC, Jan. 5
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Health alongside the National Guard is offering free COVID-19 tests on Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College, Ike Le‘a parking lot.
Jan. 4, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 89 New Cases (62 O‘ahu, 9 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 14 Out-of-State)
There were 89 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 62 on O‘ahu, nine on Maui, four on Hawaiʻi Island and 14 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Lava Lake at Kīlauea Volcano is 82 Acres, 623 Feet Deep
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the lake lava lake is now 623 feet deep and 82 acres in size. Lava continues to erupt from vents on the northwest side of the crater, resulting in a continued elevated level of SO2 emission rates.
Water Shut-down in Makawao, Jan. 12
Water service will be shut-off for a portion of Makawao from approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 for water system upgrades.
Maui Lane Closures: Jan. 2-8
The state Department of Transportation has several road projects planned this week on Maui that will result in lane closures. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Hawai‘i’s Ed Case and Kai Kahele Sworn in to 117th Congress
US Congressman Ed Case (D-HI/First District) and Kai Kahele today joined colleagues in the United States House of Representatives in taking their oath of office to serve in the 117th Congress (2021-2023).
Drone Captures Video of Shark Following Saturday’s Incident in Big Island Waters
Drone operator Thano Genos captured footage of a shark 1500-1800 feet offshore from the beach at Lava Lava Beach Club in Waikōloa on Hawaiʻi Island, about an hour after Saturday’s apparent shark bite incident.
Jan. 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 149 New Cases (88 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kauaʻi, 27 Out-of-State)
There were 149 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 88 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, two each on Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi and 27 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Harbor Lights Professional Sanitation Takes Place Tonight; County Says they Believe the Cluster Began with Holiday Choir Practice
The Harbor Lights condominium complex in Kahului will undergo professional sanitation this evening (on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021) in response to a COVID-19 cluster that was first reported on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020.
Maui Council Approves Leadership and Committees for New 2021-2023 Term
Maui Council leadership remains unchanged as members voted on Saturday to keep the council chair, vice chair and presiding officer pro tempore in place for the new 2021-2023 term.
HHSAA Cancels March State Championships for 10 Sports
The Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association is forgoing its March 2021 state championships under their modified calendar, affecting air riflery, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, outrigger canoe paddling, soccer, swimming and diving and wrestling, which are all slated to begin Jan, 4, 2021.
Jan. 2, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 171 New Cases (92 O‘ahu, 47 Maui, 20 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kauaʻi, 10 Out-of-State)
Kahului now has the most current infections on Maui with 69 cases reported over the past two weeks. Lahaina has had 60 cases over the same period.
Woman Suffers Apparent Shark Bite off Waikōloa on Hawaiʻi Island
A woman, reported to be in her 70’s, was taken to the hospital this morning after what appears to be a shark bite incident reported at around 8 a.m. in Waikōloa on Hawaiʻi Island.
Field Finalized for the 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua, Maui
The field includes three FedExCup champions, 28 of the top 30 from the 2019-20 FedExCup standings as well as eight of the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Signing and Release of 2021 Official Lahaina Poster
“Village by the Sea”, a watercolor by Lahaina artist, Jim Kingwell, was chosen as the official Lahaina Poster image by Juror and esteemed artist, George Allan from a field of 36 entries.
Sen. Schatz Led Reforms to Dept. of Defense’s 1033 Program for Transfer of Military Equipment
The US Senate voted today to override the President’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act, including key reforms to the Department of Defense’s 1033 program, which authorizes the federal transfer of military equipment to state and local law enforcement agencies.
High Surf and Wind Advisories Issued for Maui County
The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for Lānaʻi, Kahoolawe and portions of Maui and the Big Island. It also has issued high surf advisories for Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi.
Jan. 1, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 241 New Cases (190 O‘ahu, 28 Maui, 13 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kauaʻi, 9 Out-of-State, 1 Death)
There were 241 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 190 on O‘ahu, 28 on Maui, 13 on Hawaiʻi Island, 1 in Kauaʻi and 9 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state. There is one new death on Oʻahu.
Missing Person: Hilo Man Last Seen Dec. 31
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has put out a missing person alert for Robby Gay Yoshiyama. The 5-foot-4 man was last seen wearing a green T-shirt and blue jeans near the 1400 block of Kilauea Ave in Hilo on Dec. 31, 2020.
