Maui News
Florida Man with No Lodging or Pre-Flight COVID Test Arrested for Quarantine Violation on Maui
A Florida man was arrested and charged with a Rules and Orders violation related to quarantine after arriving on Maui without a valid place of lodging or a negative pre-travel COVID-19 test, police said.
33 Hawaiʻi Nursing Homes Receiving $600,000 in Federal Funding for COVID-19 Protection
Thirty-three nursing homes in Hawai‘i will divide $582,015 in new federal funding for maintaining COVID-19 infection and mortality rates that were lower than the communities they served.
Makawao Man Arrested In Connection with Off-Duty Police Officer Assault in Kīhei
A 20-year-old Makawao man, Jordan Finau, turned himself in to the Wailuku Police station on Monday, Dec. 7, and was subsequently arrested on a grand jury indictment for second degree attempted murder, fourth degree criminal property damage and two counts of third degree assault, police said.
VIDEO: Male Surfer Injured by Apparent Shark Bite at Honolua Bay
An adult male surfer was reportedly taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center after suffering from an apparent shark bite at Honolua Bay on Maui, where a surf competition was set to get underway at 10 a.m. today.
147 Year Old Banyan Tree in Lahaina is Lit for the Holidays
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation invites the public to spend the evening in Lahaina and enjoy the colorful lights which will be illuminated nightly from 6 p.m. to midnight for the entire month of December.
Maui Pro Called Off Today Following Shark Incident at Honolua
Honolua Bay offered up flawless five-to-eight foot (1.8 – 2.4 meter) surf with Hawaiʻi’s Carissa Moore, and Australia’s Tyler Wright and Sally Fitzgibbons advancing to the semifinals.
Local Business Owners and Community Envision a Diversified and Sustainable Post-COVID-19 Economy
An online survey administered in June 2020 by the Native Hawaiian COVID-19 Research Hui showed that Hawaiʻi business owners and community members envision a post-COVID-19 local economy that prioritizes diversified industries promoting sustainability and support residents’ basic needs.
Water Shutdown Affecting Pi‘iholo Road, Dec. 8
A portion of homes on Piʻiholo Road will have their water shut-off from approximately 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. The shut-down will affect some water services off Piʻiholo Road, Mahiʻai Place, Ehu Road, and Naniuka Place.
Pet Adoption Story Earns $50,000 Petco Foundation Grant for Maui Humane Society
After the loss of his wife, an adopted dog named Kaia helped Rory and his stepdaughter find comfort, companionship, and laughter. “The morning after my wife passed, Kaia needed a walk — so I got out of bed and I walked her. I walk Kaia six times a day because we live in a condo and she’s very active. She starts my morning, and she ends my night. Kaia really saved us,” said adopter, Rory.
Dec. 7, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 81 New Cases (58 O‘ahu, 12 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 3 Out-of-State)
There were 81 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 58 on O‘ahu, 12 on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. The Maui count today included four in Kīhei, three cases each in Kahului and Kula, two in Lahaina and one in Makawao.
Water Valve Replacement Project in Kahului, Dec. 7-23
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply will be conducting multiple valve replacements in Kahului beginning today, Dec. 7, 2020, and continuing to Dec. 23, 2020. Water will be shut off periodically from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make the necessary repairs.
Kula Man Arrested After Allegedly Refusing to Fill Out Quarantine Paperwork
A Kula man was arrested on Friday for allegedly refusing to fill out quarantine paperwork upon arrival at Kahului Airport from Hilo.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Urges Congress to Ensure Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined 13 state attorneys general to urge Congress to allocate funding and codify coverage protections to guarantee equitable and free distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
County of Maui Set to Purchase Hawaiian Telcom Building in Wailuku for $3.8 Million
The County of Maui is set to close as early as the end of this month on the purchase the Hawaiian Telcom Building in Wailuku Town to provide more space for Maui Emergency Management Agency operations and for information technology workers.
Gov. Ige Orders Flags at Half-Staff for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
This action recognizes National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2020. The flags will be at half-staff immediately until midnight.
Firebreaks to be Installed in Pōhākea Watershed in Mā‘alaea Starting Dec. 7
As part of its ongoing work to improve ocean water quality in Māʻalaea Bay, the nonprofit Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is working in partnership with Goodfellow Bros. in the Pōhākea watershed to install firebreaks to suppress wildfires and prevent sediment-laden runoff into the ocean.
IT’S ON! Maui Pro Starts Today with Solid Swell at Honolua Bay
The Maui Pro presented by ROXY, the first stop of the 2021 World Surf League Championship Tour, is ON starting at 7:05 a.m. local time today.
Maui County Temporarily Shuts Down Lava Rock Bar & Grill for Physical Distancing Violations
The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control shut down the Lava Rock Bar & Grill in Kīhei for a 24-hour period this weekend after physical distancing violations were observed during an enforcement operation conducted in conjunction with the Maui Police Department.
Promising Monday Forecast as Third Lay Day Called for Maui Pro at Honolua Bay
The first of two back-to-back northwest swells has missed the mark at Honolua Bay, resulting in nearly flat conditions and a third lay day being called today for the first stop of the women’s 2021 World Surf League Championship Tour, the Maui Pro presented by ROXY.
Local Financial Advisors Host Client Appreciation Holiday Drive-Through Party
Maui’s Westside Investment Management hosted a client appreciation company Christmas Drive-Through Party on Friday in lieu of its traditional holiday dinner buffet.
