Maui News
Proposed Casino Legislation Moved Forward in 5-4 Vote by Hawaiian Homes Commission
The Hawaiian Homes Commission has approved a draft Legislative proposal that would allow limited casino gaming in the form of a single integrated resort property in Kapolei on Oʻahu.
Lt. Governor Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green received his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Queen’s Medical Center this morning.
Kīlauea Eruption Poses Air Quality Hazard With Increased Vog and SO2 Levels
Health officials say vog conditions and sulfur dioxide (SO₂) air levels may increase and fluctuate in various areas of the state.
Dec. 22, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 66 New Cases (51 O‘ahu, 7 Maui, 6 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Out-of-State)
There were 66 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 51 on O‘ahu, seven on Maui, six on Hawaiʻi Island, and two in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Maui Crime Dec. 13 – 19: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, seven vehicle thefts and 12 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Dec. 13 to 19, 2020.
UH Study: Doubling Tropical Cyclone Risk to Hawai‘i Possible with Higher CO2 Levels
The study suggests that global warming will intensify landfalling tropical cyclones of a category three or higher in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, while suppressing the formation of weaker events.
Maui County Gifts 1000 Treat Bags During HoloHolo Holiday Drive Through Event
More than 1,000 gift bags stuffed with toys, candies, apples and oranges were gifted to passing motorists, just the way Mayor Victorino remembers when he was a kid.
Funding Deal Includes Millions In Federal Funding For Hawai‘i
The annual government bill includes funding for housing, roads, public transit, and infrastructure, as well as Native Hawaiian health and education programs.
Dec. 21, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 134 New Cases (104 O‘ahu, 14 Maui, 13 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kauai, 2 Out-of-State)
There were 134 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 104 on O‘ahu, 14 on Maui, 13 on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and two in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Governor Ige’s Biennium Budget 2021-23 Reflects “Sudden, Sharp Reductions”
Gov. Ige announced that he may be seeking emergency appropriations in separate legislation to support COVID-19 mitigation efforts such as vaccination implementation, hospital surge staffing and the Safe Travels program.
Maui Woman Arrested for Alleged Violation of Mask Mandate
Complaints relayed that the woman and other employees at a business, located at 5095 Nāpilihau Street were not complying with Hawaiʻi’s statewide mask mandate.
Maui Man Arrested for Alleged Quarantine Violation
Police say Steven Wright, 66, of Kīhei was arrested at around 11:10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at about 11:10 a.m., after police received a tip via the mpdquarantine@mpd.net portal.
‘Christmas Star’ Shines Tonight with Jupiter and Saturn Last Appearing This Close 397 Years Ago
Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer than they have since 1623 creating an astronomical event many are calling the “Christmas Star.”
Hawaiian Electric Opens Three electric vehicle fast chargers on Maui
Three new electric vehicle fast-charging stations are now open to the public at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Central Maui, Piʻilani Village Shopping Center in South Maui and Lahaina Aquatic Center in West Maui, Hawaiian Electric announced today.
Hawai‘i Generates $745 Million from 8 National Parks Sites Annually
In Hawaiʻi, 4,929,610 people visited eight national park sites annually, which generate $745,000,000 in revenue for the state per year.
Schatz: Hawai‘i to Receive $1.7 Billion from a New $900B COVID-19 Stimulus Package
Today, Sen. Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that Hawai‘i will receive at least $1.7 billion in estimated funding from a new $900 billion COVID-19 relief package.
Maui County Hotel Occupancy Rate at 20.2 Percent for November
Hawaiʻi Hotel Performance Report states Maui County hotels had 20.2 percent occupancy rate for November, down 57 percentage points from 2019 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Ash Fallout from Kīlauea Eruption Low for Kaʻū and South Kona
The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency says ash fallout from the eruption at Kīlauea is low for Kaʻū and South Kona.
HI-EMA Reminds Residents to Avoid Gatherings of Five or More
Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is strongly urging residents to avoid gatherings of five or more people during the holidays, as COVID-19 positive case counts continue to surge across the country.
Tyler Wright Wins Maui Pro; John John Florence Wins Pipe Masters
In a historic day for surfing, Tyler Wright of Australia won the Maui Pro presented by ROXY, the first women’s World Surf League Championship Tour competition to ever take place at the legendary Banzai Pipeline on Oʻahu’s North Shore. Meantime, Haleʻiwa native John John Florence of Hawaiʻi won the Billabong Pipe Masters.
