Maui News
Maui Humane Society Celebrates Record Breaking 800 Spay/Neuter Surgeries in Wake of Pandemic Disruption
The onset of COVID required MHS to temporarily stop performing elective surgeries like spay and neuter for public animals. The ten week hiatus meant that more kittens were born, adding to Maui’s community cat overpopulation. Since reopening in July, Vet staff have worked to make up for the disruption in service.
Nov. 11, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 118 New Cases (85 O‘ahu, 23 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Maui, 3 Kaua‘i, 1 Out of State)
There were 118 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 85 on O‘ahu, 23 on Hawai‘i Island, six on Maui, one on Kaua‘i and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed outside of the state. The cases on Maui included at least one case each in Kahului, Wailuku and Lahaina, and two cases in Kīhei.
Pacific Media Group’s Battle of the Businesses for Maui Food Bank Raises 36,968 Meals
This year, 17 businesses raised $16,350 and 3,557 pounds of food, which combined will provide 36,968 meals to individuals and families across the organization’s network.
Annual ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest to Go Virtual on Nov. 16
Hilo’s annual ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest will be celebrating its fourth year virtually from Monday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 21st. The week-long virtual event will celebrate Hawai‘i’s most ecologically and culturally important tree species, ‘ōhi‘a lehua.
USDA Confirmed Coffee Leaf Rust on Coffee Plants on Big Island
Coffee leaf rust (CLR), a devastating pest, has been confirmed on coffee plants on the Big Island by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Identification Services.
Hāna Lava Tube Group Receives Maui’s Adopt-A-Highway Recognition Award
The small but dedicated Hāna Lava Tube Group has received the Nō Ka ʻOi Highway Hui Award in recognition for its sustained volunteerism since 2005 for the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Maui County Farmers and Ranchers Urged to Apply for Available $2.5 Million in CARES Act Funding
Mayor Michael Victorino is urging Maui County farmers and ranchers to apply for $2.5 million in available federal funds for reimbursement of expenses for losses related to COVID-19 and for food sustainability.
6,000 Thanksgiving Turkeys to go to Maui Residents Impacted by COVID-19
Mayor Michael Victorino announced that the County of Maui, in partnership with Maui Economic Opportunity, will provide 6,000 Thanksgiving turkeys and fixings to residents impacted by COVID-19.
$500,000 Awarded for Development of West Maui Transit-Oriented Corridor Master Plan
The West Maui Corridor Plan focuses on a 3.6-mile stretch of Honoapiʻilani Highway that connects Lahaina to Kāʻanapali, starting at the Lahaina Recreation Center Complex and ending at the Kāʻanapali Resort area at Whaler’s Village.
Vocalist Originally from Hāna, Maui Advances on NBC’s The Voice with Steal from Gwen Stefani
In an Instagram update, Joseph Soul said it was “such an honor” to represent team Kelly Clarkson “but to be stolen by @gwenstefani was one of the most magical moments of my life.”
Lāna‘i Stay-at-Home Order to be Lifted, Transition to ‘Safer At Home’ Starts Nov. 12
Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that Maui County has received approval from the Governor to issue a “Safer At Home” order for Lānaʻi residents and visitors, beginning Thursday, Nov. 12.
Made In Maui County Festival Shopping Platform to Remain Open Year Round
Although livestream and live interaction portions of the 7th Annual Virtual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival concluded this past weekend, the shopping platform will remain open for the next year.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing in Hāna on Wednesday, Nov. 18
Drive-through COVID-19 testing will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hāna Ball Park in East Maui.
Nov. 10, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 78 New Cases (62 O‘ahu, 5 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 7 Out of State); 1 Death
There were 78 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 62 on O‘ahu, five on Maui, four on Hawai‘i Island, and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. The cases on Maui included two each in Kīhei and Wailuku and one Haʻikū.
Waikapū Park Complex Improvements to Close Park Nov. 16 to Sept. 2021
Improvements and expansion of the Waikapū Community Center are planned, along with the replacement of ball field irrigation and other park upgrades. The construction work will require closure of the Waikapū Park Complex from Nov. 16, 2020, through Sept. 12, 2021.
Maui Crime Nov. 1 – 7: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to five burglaries, three vehicle thefts and five vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Nov. 1 to 7, 2020.
Armstrong Builders Receives Grand Award from Building Industry for Maui Affordable Development
At the 2020 Building Industry Design & Construction Awards, Armstrong Builders received a Grand Award for Kalama Kai, an affordable multi-family development on Maui. It was recognized in the Projects up to $500,000 category.
Hawai‘i Health Department Launches Safe Gatherings Campaign for the Holidays
To show how to gather safely for the holidays with ‘ohana, friends and co-workers, the Hawai‘i Department of Health has produced a new campaign called “How to Gather. For Real.” The campaign offers practical guidance that follows COVID-19 recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health Department Issues Red Placard to Kīhei Restaurant Due to Alleged Roach Infestation
The Department of Health reports that an inspector visited the restaurant after receiving a complaint from a customer that reported finding a roach in crispy noodles purchased from the restaurant.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing on Friday, Nov. 13, in Pukalani
Drive-through COVID-19 testing will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the upper parking lot of the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
