Maui News
Hawai‘i Inmate with COVID-19 Dies at Saguaro Correctional Center
A male Saguaro Correctional Center inmate from Hawaiʻi, who was 60-69 years old with underlying medical conditions, died on Tuesday at an Arizona hospital. This is the first death of a Hawai‘i inmate identified in medical examiner’s reports as a COVID-19-related death.
Goodfellow Bros. in Kihei Receives World’s First Electric Drive Dozer by Caterpillar
Goodfellow Bros. in Kihei received of one of three commemorative Cat ® D6 XE
Dozers – a special edition high-drive electric drive dozer built specifically to celebrate Caterpillar’s production of 175,000 medium high-drive dozers.
Garter Snake Found in Christmas Tree Shipment
The Christmas tree shipment was being held for secondary inspection due to a slug interception when workers found the 9-inch snake which was alive, but injured.
Mayor Victorino Responds to Council’s Resolution to Establish Rapid-Response COVID-19 Task Force
Mayor Michael Victorino released a statement today in response to the Maui County Council’s recent resolution urging the mayor to establish a rapid-response COVID-19 task force.
Charges Dropped Against Five Women Arrested in Demonstration at West Maui Site
Charges have reportedly been dropped against five Lahaina women who were arrested last month for refusing to leave a construction site in West Maui.
Details of Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Maui Police Chief Surface After Demand Letter and Video Surfaces
Maui police have released information on a motor vehicle accident involving Maui Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu after receiving a demand letter earlier this week and a video of the incident surfaced online today.
Roots School in Ha‘ikū Completes First Phase Renovation of $1 Million Capital Campaign
Roots School in Haʻikū recently completed the first phase of renovations as part of its $1 million Growing Roots Capital Campaign.
Nov. 18, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 71 New Cases (59 O‘ahu, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Maui, 8 Out of State); 1 Death
There were 71 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 59 on O‘ahu, two each on Hawai‘i Island and Maui, and eight in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. Maui cases were reported in Wailuku and Lahaina according to the latest mapping updates provided by the state Department of Health.
Holiday Food Drive Begins this Week at Azeka Shopping Center in Kihei
Azeka Shopping Center in Kihei is hosting its Holiday Food Drive that begins this week. Donations at bins inside the center’s stores go to the Maui Food Bank.
Nā Hale O Maui Completes Kahoma, Lahaina Affordable Housing Project
Nā Hale O Maui today announced the completion of its Kahoma permanently affordable workforce housing project in Lahaina. Nā Hale O Maui is able to sell homes at below-market prices by keeping the land in trust, subject to a 99-year lease with the homeowner. The 12 three- and four-bedroom homes at Kahoma, which appraised between $745,000 to $800,000, were purchased between $390,000 to $460,000, with 3% down.
Grants Available for Nursing Homes to Buy Visitation Equipment for In-Person Visits
A total of $135,000 is available. Skilled nursing facilities may apply for grants up to $3,000 for equipment that includes clear barriers for indoor visits and tents for outdoor visits.
US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s Bill on Emergency Alert Systems Readiness Passed the House
The Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act, a bill reintroduced in March by US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and three other representatives, passed the House by voice vote Tuesday and now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Maui United Way to Serve as Fiscal Sponsor for Hawai‘i Taro Farm, LLC.
Hawaiʻi Taro Farm, LLC and its farmers are seeking to promote rural farming prosperity and job creation in the new economy through engagement with the community and the innovative use of energy conservation and technology.
HTA is Accepting Health and Safety Plans from Hawai‘i Hotels
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is accepting COVID-19 Health and Safety Plans from hotel operators in Hawaiʻi as required by Governor David Ige’s 15th Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Emergency, which he signed on Monday.
Three Free Drive-In and Live-Streamed Concerts at the MACC
The MACC’s Live @ the MACC series continues this weekend, Nov. 20-22, with three free outdoor, drive-in concerts in the A&B Amphitheater. Each concert will also be livestreamed. The first event takes place on Friday, Nov 20 and features NĀ HŌKŪ HOU with Jeff Peterson, Amy Hānaialiʻi & Josh Tatofi.
Speed Reduced on Pi‘ilani Highway as Active Construction Zone Expands
The public is advised of reduced speed limits throughout the entire construction zone on Piʻilani Highway (Route 31), between N. Kīhei Road to Wailea Ike Drive.
Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event to Run by Appointment, Dec. 3-5
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management will hold its Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event as an appointment-only event after two previously postponed events due to COVID-19. The recycling event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 3-5, 2020 at the Hāna Landfill for East Maui residents.
Nov. 17, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 53 New Cases (37 O‘ahu, 6 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Maui, 8 Out of State)
There were 53 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 37 on O‘ahu, six on Hawai‘i Island, two on Maui, and eight in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. Kaua‘i, Lānaʻi and Moloka‘i had no new cases today. At least one of the new Maui cases was in Kīhei according to the latest mapping updates provided by the state Department of Health.
Maui Crime Nov. 8 – 14: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to six burglaries, nine vehicle thefts and seven vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Nov. 8 to 14, 2020.
Maui’s Paddle for Hunger To Support Maui Food Bank Goes Virtual Nov. 19-25
The annual Paddle For Hunger, organized by Hawaiian Paddle Sports to support the Maui Food Bank, will be virtual Nov. 19-25 out of an abundance of caution due to Covid-19.
