Maui News
Nineteen Recruit Graduates Join Maui Fire Department Ranks
Nineteen firefighter recruits graduated on Friday with the Maui Fire Department’s 36th Recruit Class.
10 COVID-19 Cases at Harbor Lights on Maui, Testing Pushed to Dec. 31
Maui District Health Officer, Dr. Lorrin Pang said 10 cases have been identified at the Harbor Lights condominium complex in Kahului through initial assessment. Efforts are currently being made to determine the extent of the cluster.
Maui Police Issue Two Citations for Fireworks Violations Over Christmas Weekend
Maui police issued two fireworks violation citations over the Christmas weekend.
COVID-19 Update: Direct Payments to Individuals
The COVID relief law provides a new round of one-time direct payments, or “recovery rebates,” to eligible individuals.
Dec. 28, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 46 New Cases (30 O‘ahu, 13 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kauaʻi)
There were 46 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 13 on Maui.
Lahaina Aquatic Center Closed Until Further Notice for Additional Cleaning
The center was supposed to reopen today for those with reservations for daily lap swimming; however, more debris in the pool needs to be cleared.
Lava Lake at Kīlauea Volcano Spans 72 Acres and is 558 Feet Deep
Lava activity at Kīlauea remains confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater with lava erupting from a vent on the northwest side of the crater, according to a new update issued by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Maui
The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff “due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris.”
Newly Signed Emergency COVID-19 Spending Bill Includes Hirono-Backed Education Priorities
Bill includes substantial funding for K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and early childhood programs to respond to COVID-19
New Native Hawaiian Flower Discovered in West Maui
Only one individual of the new species, named Cyanea heluensis, is currently known from a remote location in West Maui.
Sen. Schatz: ‘Help is on The Way;’ Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Package
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) says “Help is on the way” after President Trump signed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package into law on Sunday that includes at least $1.7 billion in funding for Hawai‘i.
Dec. 27, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 95 New Cases (72 O‘ahu, 18 Maui, 3 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kauaʻi, 1 Out of State)
There were 95 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 72 on O‘ahu, 18 on Maui, 3 on Hawaiʻi Island, 1 on Kauaʻi, and 1 Hawaiʻi resident diagnosed out of the state.
Lahaina Aquatic Center Closed Sunday for Cleaning of Brush Fire Ash & Debris
The Lahaina Aquatic Center is closed Sunday (Dec. 27) for cleaning of brush fire ash and windblown debris, and will reopen at 9 am Monday to people with reservations for lap swimming.
UPDATE: Crews Have Kula Brush Fire ‘Knocked Down;’ Pulehu Road Closed In Area
At 10:33 am Sunday, Pulehu Road (370) — from Holopuni Road to just north of Kulakula Road, was closed due to a brush fire in Kula.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Confirmed Near Kōke‘e For First Time
For the first time, the more virulent of two fungal pathogens known to cause Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death has been confirmed in the Kōke‘e area along Miloliʻi Ridge Road within Nā Pali Kona Forest Reserve on Kaua‘i.
Letters: Some Concerned About Crime; Aloha of Maui Inspires Young Activist from Cyprus
What is on the mind of Maui Now’s readers this week? Crime for some. And the desire to get the word out about a young activist from Cyprus who was inspired by a visit to Maui.
Sea Turtle Stranding Team Responds to More than 260 Calls in 2020
MOCMI’s Sea Turtle Response Team has responded to more than 260 calls in 2020 and has successfully removed fishing gear from 179 green sea turtles.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Dec. 26, 2020
Maui obituaries for the week ending Dec. 26, 2020. May they rest in peace.
Update: Lahaina and Kīhei Centers Provide Temporary Respite to People Affected by Olowalu Wildfire
Volunteers with the American Red Cross have opened restrooms and the parking lot at the Lahaina Civic Center for people affected by the brush fire in Olowalu.
Sunday Update: Olowalu Wildfire Damage Report Includes Destruction of Community Hall/Church
Maui fire crews are responding to a brush fire in Olowalu that has caused police to temporarily close Honoapiʻilani Highway in that area.
