Maui News
2020 Hurricane Season Below Average for Central Pacific Basin
The Central Pacific basin had two tropical cyclones — below the seasonal average — for the 2020 hurricane season. They were Tropical Storm Boris and Hurricane Douglas.
Need Help? Maui United Way Creates 211 Helpline Position for Maui Nui
With many people needing assistance due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Maui United Way has created a 211 helpline position that is dedicated to serving the community of Maui Nui. 211 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website.
Tourism Report: Maui October Visitor Days Down 83 Percent from 2019
Hawaii Tourism Authority report: Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry, including tourism in Maui, continues to be severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In October 2020, Hawaiʻi visitor arrivals decreased 90.4 percent compared to 2019.
Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i Residents to Pick Up Thanksgiving Gift Certificates
Thanksgiving vouchers have been sent to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi residents who have received COVID-19-related assistance through the County of Maui Hawaii Emergency Laulima Partnership program.
Moloka‘i Drive-Through Food Distribution, Nov. 25
Volunteers will distribute 150 boxes of produce on a first-come, first-served basis. Recipients are required to wear face masks.
Maui Mayor Encourages Virtual Thanksgiving and Vigilance
Mayor Michael Victorino is encouraging Maui County residents to consider alternative ways to celebrate the holidays with loved ones this Thanksgiving.
Maui Police Issue 236 Citations, Make 3 Arrests in Ongoing Click It Or Ticket Campaign
Maui police have already issued 236 traffic citations and made three arrests during the first few days of a seatbelt enforcement campaign that runs through Nov. 29.
Head-On Collision on Hansen Road Sends Motorist to Hospital in Critical Condition
A motorist was sent to the hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries following a head-on collision on Hansen Road in Kahului on Tuesday morning. Maui police say speed is suspected as a factor in the crash.
Nov. 24, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 61 New Cases (45 O‘ahu, 4 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out of State, 1 Kaua‘i)
There were 61 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 45 on O‘ahu, four on Maui, seven on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. Maui cases included two in Kīhei, and one each in Makawao and Lahaina. Kīhei has had 27 cases reported in the last 14 days; and Wailuku had 12 cases over the same period.
UH Community Colleges Extend Application Deadline to Dec. 29
The University of Hawaiʻi has extended the deadline to Dec. 29 to apply for admissions for the spring 2021 semester to one of its seven community colleges.
Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Nov. 25 and 28 in Kīhei
Free drive-through surge testing for COVID-19 will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 28 at South Maui Community Park, 1501 Līloa Drive in Kīhei.
Maui’s Nā Wai ‘Ehā Nominated for Grammy Award
Maui’s Nā Wai ʽEhā is the latest artist from Hawaii to be nominated for a Grammy award. The four-member group from Wailuku, Maui is one of five finalists in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category for their sophomore release “Lovely Sunrise.”
UH Study: Bacteria Directs Hawaiian Squid To Create More Inviting Home
Bacteria living symbiotically within the Hawaiian bobtail squid can direct the host squid to change its normal gene-expression program to make a more inviting home, according to a study published in PLoS Biology by researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.
2021 World Title Hunt Begins at Honolua Bay as Top Women Prepare for Maui Pro
The world’s top female surfers will gather next week on the Valley Isle for the start of the 2021 World Surf League Championship Tour as the 12-day waiting period for the Maui Pro presented by ROXY at Honolua Bay begins on Friday, Dec. 4.
Brown Water Advisory at North Shore from Ho‘okipa to Waihe‘e, Maui
The state Department of Health, Clean Water Branch reports that heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Seeks Advisory Council Applicants
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill five primary and 11 alternate seats on its advisory council. Applications are due by the end of Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.
Hawai‘i’s New Tightened Restrictions on Trans-Pacific and International Travel Starts Today
Governor David Ige signed a 16th COVID-19 emergency proclamation requiring all transpacific travelers to have a negative test result from a trusted travel partner before their departure for the State of Hawai‘i, in order to bypass the 14-day quarantine. The new policy takes effect today, Tuesday, Nov. 24, as COVID cases surge on the mainland.
Four Seasons Resort Maui Gives Thanks to Employees
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is giving thanks to its more than 800 employees, by gifting each member of the team with a whole turkey and 15-pound bag of rice for the Thanksgiving holiday.
UPDATE: Hansen Road Now OPEN Following Traffic Accident
Hansen Road is now open as of 8:56 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.
Nov. 23, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 114 New Cases (80 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 10 Out of State, 3 Kaua‘i)
There were 114 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 80 on O‘ahu, 11 on Maui, 10 on Hawai‘i Island, three on Kaua‘i, and 10 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. Maui cases included four cases in Lahaina, three in Kīhei, two in Makawao and one each in Kahului and Wailuku. Kīhei and Wailuku are both in the medium range for infections over the past two weeks with Kīhei having 27 cases in the last 14 days and Wailuku with 12 cases over the same period.
