Maui News
Alaska Airlines Launches Hawai‘i Pre-Clear Program
Alaska Airlines guests traveling to Hawaiʻi can now gain pre-clearance on the West Coast, avoiding lines and bypassing the airport screening process after they arrive in Hawaiʻi with an approved negative COVID-19 test.
Thursday Night Moped Crash on Pi‘ilani Highway Claims Life of Maui Man
A 72 year old Kīhei man suffered fatal injuries in a moped crash reported Thursday night on the Piʻilani Highway in South Maui.
Latest Turtle Hit by Boat is Euthanized; 22 Boat Strikes in 2020 Raises Alarm
Unfortunately, most sea turtles struck by boats do not survive. This year only one turtle was sent to the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute for Rehabilitation before being released back to the ocean to live another day.
New Ultra-Cold Freezer Installed at Kaiser as Maui Prepares for Arrival of COVID-19 Vaccine
In preparation for the first shipment, an ultra-cold freezer unit was purchased and installed to receive vaccine allotment for Maui. The freezer can hold up to 200,000 doses of vaccine and will be available to help other health care organizations who need access to ultra-cold storage. The unit can maintain a temperature of -80 and has a real-time monitoring system to ensure safety.
National Wreaths Across America Day Scheduled for Dec. 19
The Maui County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol announced that it is the official location sponsor for the “National Wreaths Across America Day” event scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 at the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
Public Invited to Talk Story with Councilmember About Ka‘ahumanu Corridor and Other Current Issues
Councilmember Tasha Kama (Kahului Residency District) is inviting residents to visit her booth at the Maui Sunday Market, Dec. 13, 2020 to talk story.
Wailea Community Helps 38 UH Maui Nursing Graduates with Funds to Take Licensure Test
The Wailea Community Association is helping 38 graduates with the University of Hawaiʻi Maui CollegeClass of 2020 to obtain their nursing licensure by funding the costs associated with taking the National Council Licensure Examination.
19th Annual Toy Run Drive to Benefit Maui Keiki at Azeka Shopping Center on Dec. 13
Azeka Shopping Center is inviting Maui residents to donate unwrapped toys to Maui Toys for Tots at the 19th Annual Aaeka Toy Drive from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Dec. 13. Monetary donations will also be accepted.
Drawing by Wailuku Girl Selected for Inclusion in J.K. Rowling’s Latest Book “The Ickabog”
A Wailuku girl is one of 34 kids whose drawings are featured in “The Ickabog” by J.K. Rowling. The fairy tale book is Rowling’s first children’s book in 13 years, since the last Harry Potter book was published in 2007.
Maui Man Arrested for Second Degree Attempted Murder and Arson After Van Fire in Kīhei
A Kahului man was arrested for second degree attempted murder and a contempt of court warrant following a van fire in Kīhei in which a female victim escaped injury, police said.
Maui Trustee Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey Named New OHA Chair
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Maui Trustee, Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey, was appointed chair of the OHA Board of Trustees today. The vote was taken during the first OHA board meeting since the November elections.
FDA Panel Endorses Pfizer Vaccine, 81,000 Doses Headed to Hawai‘i
An estimated 81,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine are headed to Hawai‘i’, with the first shipment of 4,875 doses of the newly FDA endorsed Pfizer vaccine to possibly arrive as early as next week, according to Governor David Ige.
Maui Police ID Shark Bite Victim as Nāpili Man
Maui police have identified the man who suffered fatal injuries from an apparent shark bite at Honolua Bay on Tuesday as Robin Warren, 56, of Nāpili.
Dec. 10, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 123 New Cases (79 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 24 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 7 Out-of-State) 2 Deaths
There were 123 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 79 on O‘ahu, 11 on Maui, 24 on Hawaiʻi Island, two on Kauaʻi and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi had no new cases today, however, the state Department of Health confirmed the first case in Kalawao County in the Kalaupapa Settlement area of Molokaʻi.
Maui’s Family Life Center Receives $1.25 Million Bezos Grant to End Homelessness
Family Life Center, a nonprofit serving the homeless in Maui and Kauaʻi, received a $1.25 million grant from the Day 1 Families Fund created by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
APPROVED: Mayor’s Request for Two Week Bar Closure on Maui
Governor David Ige has approved Maui County’s request to close bars and bar areas within restaurants for two weeks from Dec. 12 to 26, 2020.
Nature Conservancy Releases Study on Insuring Hawaiʻi Reefs Against Natural Disasters
The Nature Conservancy’s new two-year study found coral reefs in Hawai‘i could be insured against damage from hurricanes, marine heat waves (bleaching) and possibly even sedimentation from stormwater runoff.
US Rep. Gabbard Introduces Bill To Protect Hawai‘i’s Vital Ecosystems from Invasive Species
US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaiʻi introduced the Areawide Integrated Pest Management Act, H.R.8887, that supports farmers, ranchers and land managers in the fight against invasive species through a USDA program.
Maui Pro: Remainder of Competition Will Not Take Place at Honolua
The remaining heats for the Maui Pro professional women’s surfing event presented by ROXY will not take place at Honolua Bay on Maui, organizers announced. The competition was suspended on Tuesday following after an apparent shark bite incident in which a recreational surfer was bitten. The victim died on Wednesday evening.
Maui Health Conducts Table-Top Exercise Today to Prepare for Vaccine Arrival, Distribution
Maui Health will be conducting a table-top exercise today to practice and isolate any issues in the transport and storage of the COVID-19 vaccine, when it arrives in Maui County.
