Maui News
Eruption at Kīlauea Summit Caldera
The HVO reports an eruption has commenced within Kīlauea’s summit caldera, sending fountains of lava 164 feet high at the easternmost vent.
Letters: What’s on the minds of Maui Residents This Week?
This week letters include an opinion that closing down would be devastating to workers and a big thank you to the 17th Christmas Tri-Star Restaurants has provided a holiday lunch.
Founder’s Day Virtual Tribute Brings Together Kamehameha Schools Community
Kamehameha Schools’ annual Founder’s Day service turned into a virtual commemoration this year, marking Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s birthday on Saturday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 20, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 204 New Cases (180 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 13 Hawai‘i Island); 1 Death
There were 204 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 180 on O‘ahu, 11 on Maui and 13 on Hawaiʻi Island.
Maui Lane Closures for Dec. 19-25
Crews from the state Department of Transportation are working on a number of projects that will result in lane closures on Maui between Dec. 19-25. There will be no holiday lane closure exception due to continued low traffic volumes from COVID-19.
Finals Day Called ON at Maui Pro and Billabong Pipe Masters
For the first time in Championship Tour history, women will compete at the world-famous Banzai Pipeline to complete the final rounds of the Maui Pro presented by ROXY. The Maui event was moved to Oʻahu after a fatal shark bite incident at Honolua Bay on Tuesday, Dec. 8 involving a recreational surfer.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Dec. 19, 2020
Maui obituaries: Week Ending Dec. 19, 2020. May they rest in peace.
Dec. 19, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 156 New Cases (116 O‘ahu, 14 Maui, 21 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 4 Out-of-State)
There were 156 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 116 on O‘ahu, 14 on Maui, 21 on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. According to the latest mapping updates provided by the state Department of Health there were six cases in Lahaina, three in Wailuku, and two each in Makawao and Spreckelsville.
Four Seasons Resort Maui Hosts Drive-Through Holiday Keiki Party
Four Seasons Resort Maui, which reopened its doors nearly one month ago, always celebrates the holidays by creating magic for the employees’ keiki. This year, they designed a drive-through holiday party to keep the celebration alive.
Maui Civil Air Patrol Participates in National Wreaths Across America Day in Makawao
The Maui County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol was the official location sponsor for the “National Wreaths Across America Day” event on Maui, held today at the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
Volcano Watch: A Small But Notable Magma Intrusion at Kīlauea’s Summit
Recently, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s monitoring network recorded another first post-eruption event at Kīlauea’s summit: a magmatic intrusion. Following an earthquake swarm on November 30, 2020, that was centered in the middle of Kīlauea caldera, several pulses of heightened earthquake activity were recorded in the upper East Rift Zone.
HSTA Files Labor Board Complaint Over Illegal Furloughs
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Friday filed a prohibited practice complaint with the Hawaiʻi Labor Relations Board, challenging the state’s imposition of furloughs, which affects more than 13,000 HSTA members starting Jan. 4.
Winner of 2021 Lahaina Poster Contest Selected
Jim Kingwell’s watercolor, Village by the Sea, was chosen by juror, George Allen, as the winner of the 31st annual Lahaina Poster contest during the recent Friday Night is Art Night in Lahaina.
Maui Film Festival Goes Virtual with 74 Eclectic Films from Hawaiʻi and Around the World
The 21st Maui Film Festival went from under the stars to virtual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic with 74 films from 25 countries.
Former Maui Woman Arrested for Alleged Quarantine Violation; has Volunteered to Leave Island
A former resident of Maui was arrested for alleged violation of rules and orders relating to travel quarantine.
County Cancels Friday Night Drive Through Christmas Event; Saturday Event to Proceed Weather Permitting
The County of Maui has canceled its Drive Through Christmas event fronting the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku for tonight, Friday, Dec. 18. The drive through event tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 19, will be expanded with a start time of 5 p.m., and will conclude at 8 p.m., weather permitting.
Rep. DeCoite Working with State to Address “Rampant Numbers” of Deer Carcasses on Moloka‘i
“With the current drought conditions, we are all seeing why the management of the deer population is so integral to our island’s ecosystem and along with the health of our community,” said Rep. DeCoite.
Weekend Wailuku Road Closures and Water Outages
The Department of Water Supply scheduled a water valve replacement project that will result in road closures and leave some customers without water in Wailuku from 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19 through 5 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20.
Crews on Scene of Pi‘ihana Road Brush Fire
Maui fire crews are on the scene of a brush fire in the Piʻihana Road area of Wailuku. Heavy smoke is visible in Central Maui from the fire.
Dec. 18, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 130 New Cases (105 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 6 Out-of-State); 1 Deaths
There were 130 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 11 on Maui. According to the latest mapping updates provided by the state Department of Health there were six cases in Wailuku, three cases in Kīhei, two in Lahaina, and one case each in Kahului, Kula and Spreckelsville. Since only 11 new infections were documented today, three of the cases would have been from outstanding previous reports.
