Maui News
Dec. 15, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 57 New Cases (35 O‘ahu, 8 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State)
There were 57 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including eight on Maui. The new Maui infections include four in Lahaina, three in Wailuku and one in Kīhei. In Maui County, Lahaina has the most current infections with 53 cases reported over the past two weeks. Lahaina darkened to the high rate of infection category today, which is defined as locations with anywhere from 51 to 200 cases reported over 14 days. It is the only location in the county that is listed as such.
Tax Credit Financing Secured for 89-Unit Kaiāulu O Kupuohi Development in Lahaina, Maui
Hunt Capital Partners, in collaboration with Ikaika ʻOhana and Urban Housing Communities LLC, announced the closing of $21.9 million in federal and $8.1 million in state low-income housing tax credit equity for the new construction of Kaiāulu O Kupuohi in Lahaina, Maui.
Maui Man’s Old Truck Stolen on Birthday
A Maui dentist got a bad birthday present. His 16-year-old Toyota Tacoma 4 x 4, which was at a dealership for servicing, was stolen off a locked lot during the night.
Maui County Council Collects Toys for Children in Need
Maui County Councilmembers and staff collected donations for Maui United Way’s Holiday Toy Drive. The gifts will go to children receiving services from Maui United Way and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Supports Legislation to Protect Federal Judges and their Families
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined 51 Attorneys General in a letter urging Congress to pass legislation to protect federal judges and their families.
Ha‘ikū Residents Bring Back Quiet Nights Through Coqui Control Program
Over the years, MISC has been able to eradicate 21 discrete coqui populations on the island. Individual residents can receive free powdered citric acid to control coqui on their property once MISC has confirmed that coqui are present. Residents can also borrow a 9-gallon walk-behind sprayer or a 100-gallon sprayer that fits in the back of a pickup truck. MISC provides training on how to effectively use the sprayers.
UH Maui College Student Highlights Children’s Book About Climate Change and Coral Reefs
Ali Miller, a marine naturalist and UH Maui College student before the COVID-19 pandemic, was featured in the Mares Scuba Diving blog. Miller was featured for her children’s book “How Cara Lost Her Color,” the book highlights the impacts of climate change on the mass bleaching of coral reefs globally.
Man Accidentally Shot at Waiehu Residence, Investigation Ongoing
A 26-year-old man was transported to the Queen’s Medical Center after he was accidentally shot at a residence in Waiehu on Saturday night.
Six Acres Burned in Launiupoko, Fire Comes Within 50 Yards of Structure
A brush fire south of Kai Hele Kū Street and mauka of the Lahaina Bypass Road in the Launiupoko area of West Maui burned an estimated six acres at last report and came within 50 yards of a structure.
Training Exercise Conducted for Vaccine Distribution in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health and City and County of Honolulu today conducted a vaccination distribution exercise to simulate standing up vaccine clinics to immunize first responders and essential workers in the Phase 1 priority group.
Initial 975 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in Hawai‘i
State officials say this initial delivery of 975 does of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine marks an important milestone in the ongoing effort to combat COVID-19 and return life to normal.
Abandoned Vehicles and Brush Burned in Wailuku Fire Off Pi‘ihana Road
A fire in Wailuku burned several abandoned vehicles, rubbish and 50′ x 50′ area of surrounding brush on Sunday afternoon off of Piʻihana Road.
Fire at Kula Ag Park Results in 1.5 Acres Burned, Damage to Crops and Farm Equipment
Maui fire crews extinguished a 1.5 acre brush fire located at 1900 Pūlehu Road in the area of the Kula Ag Park on Sunday afternoon.
Dec. 14, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 190 New Cases (158 O‘ahu, 15 Maui, 15 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Out-of-State)
There were 190 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 158 on O‘ahu, 15 on Maui, 15 on Hawaiʻi Island and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. The new infections include four cases each in Lahaina and Kahului, two cases each in Kīhei and Makawao and one case in Kula, according to the latest mapping updates provided by the state Department of Health. The two remaining Maui cases were unaccounted for in the latest update.
Sunset ‘Holiday’ Market Hosts Toy Drive Dec. 17 for IMUA Family Services
The monthly Sunset Market at Wailea Village is hosting a special Sunset “Holiday” Market on Dec. 17 with a toy drive benefitting IMUA Family Services from 4 to 7 pm.
Haleakalā National Park Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2021
Haleakalā National Park announced six entrance fee-free days in 2021. The entrance fee-free days do not include sunrise reservations or admittance to the park between the hours of 3:00 am-7:00 am.
USDA Extends Funding to June 2021 for Free Student Grab and Go Meals
The USDA extended funding through June 2021 that allows the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education to provide free student meals through the Grab and Go program at participating public schools statewide.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 4.4 Earthquake in Waikoloa, Big Island
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 4.4 (preliminary magnitude 4.2) earthquake reported at around 9:28 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 in the Waikoloa Region of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi’s Timeshare Industry Donates $29,000 to Non-profit Organizations
The Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) recently donated $29,000 to nonprofit organizations, including the Maui Food Bank and Feed My Sheep Maui.
Hawaiian Electric to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections for East Maui and Upcountry, Dec. 17
Hawaiian Electric will conduct its routine aerial line inspections for East Maui and Upcountry from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17. Hawaiian Electric will be using a helicopter to perform the power line inspections.
