Maui News
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART Nears Completion of New Wailuku Mural
Leading the latest piece is artist Eric Okdeh, a Philadelphia-based muralist, known locally as the artist behind the 2012 Nā Wai ‘Ehā mural (on Market & Main, adjacent to Request Music).
Maui Lane Closures This Week in Lahaina and Kula
The state Department of Transportation has several road work projects planned this week that will result in lane closures. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Kamehameha Schools Preschool Program Applications Available Nov. 1
Applications for Kamehameha Schools Preschool Program will be available Nov. 1 for the 2021-22 school year at www.ksbe.edu/preschool. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2021.
Statewide Monthly Siren Test Scheduled for Nov. 2
The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency’s monthly test of the all-hazard statewide outdoor warning siren system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for today, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at 11:45 a.m.
Go Green Recycling Event on Nov. 14: Appointments Required
The event allows residents (non-commercial) to responsibly dispose of the following bulky-items at no charge: Air Conditioners, Batteries (lead acid only), Bicycles, Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Stoves, Tires (suggested $10 donation per tire), Water Heaters, Scrap Metal, and Electronics (TVs, printers, computers, monitors & associated cords only).
Nov. 1, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 83 New Cases (53 O‘ahu, 26 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 3 Out of State)
There were 83 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 53 on O‘ahu, 26 on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. Lānaʻi, Moloka‘i and Maui had no new cases today. The cumulative total of cases in Maui County is 524 cases over the course of the pandemic. To date, there have been 17 cases on the island Molokaʻi and 99 on Lāna‘i and 408 on Maui.
Thanksgiving Food Drive at Maui Mall, Nov. 1-20
Maui Mall hosts a Thanksgiving food drive, Nov. 1-20, 2020. Participating merchants, which will have bins for shelf-safe donations within their stores, including: Cricket Wireless, Subway, Genki Sushi, IHOP, Maui County Business Resource Center, Whole Foods and Baskin Robbins.
Haleakalā National Park Now Accepting Applications For Internship Program
Haleakalā National Park is accepting internship applications for its yearlong Community Volunteer Ambassador Program. The CVA intern will help to expand the park’s service-learning, community engagement and volunteer programs.
Maui Halloween Drive-Through Draws 2,168 Trick-Or-Treaters
An estimated 2,168 people in 588 cars participated in Maui’s first Central Maui Drive-Through Halloween Adventure at Keōpūolani Park in Central Maui.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Oct. 31, 2020
Maui Obituary notices for week ending Oct. 31, 2020. May they rest in peace.
Nearly 400 COVID-19 Tests Administered on Lāna‘i During Mass Testing on Saturday
Nearly 400 COVID-19 tests were administered to Lānaʻi residents on Saturday during a six-hour mass testing event aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.
$4.3 Million in CARES Act Assistance for Eligible Hawai‘i Fishery Sectors
Fishery participants eligible for funding include commercial fishing businesses, charter/for-hire fishing businesses, qualified aquaculture operations, wholesale seafood dealers and processors, subsistence/cultural/ceremonial fishers, and other fishery-related businesses.
Expanded COVID-19 Dashboard Launches Monday
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency in collaboration with the Department of Health will launch an expanded COVID-19 dashboard on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at 3 p.m.
Rare Seedlings Planted at Auwahi to Prevent Extinction of Native Hawaiian Tree
A small group from the Auwahi Forest Restoration Project gathered on the leeward slopes of Haleakalā to return six seedlings of one of the rarest trees in the world, mēhamehame (Flueggea neowawraea) back to the wild. In doing this, the global population of this tree species was increased by 12%.
Oct. 31, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 68 New Cases (46 O‘ahu, 15 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Maui, 6 Out of State) 3 Deaths
There were 68 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 46 on O‘ahu, 15 on Hawai‘i Island, one on Maui (in Kahului), and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. Lānaʻi, Moloka‘i and Kaua‘i had no new cases today. To date, there have been 17 cases on the island Molokaʻi and 99 on Lāna‘i and 408 on Maui.
Food Distribution in Haʻikū, Friday, Nov. 6 from 9 to 11 a.m.
A drive-thru food distribution event will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 between 9 to 11 a.m. at the Kalanikahua Hou Chuch in Haʻikū. The food drive is open to the public and attendees are requested to reserve a bag and time slot online or by texting (808) 385-3176.
State and Federal Teams Deploy to Lāna‘i as Cases Hover Just Under 100
Next week a team of DOH staff and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff will visit Lāna‘i to provide additional on-site support.
Mahi Pono Plants 300 Native Trees for Statewide Tree Planting Day
Today, Mahi Pono planted 300 native ulu and milo along with 30 mai‘a (banana trees) in recognition of the 2020 Hawaiʻi Statewide Tree Planting Day, in partnership with ReTree Hawai‘i.
Oct. 30, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 94 New Cases (74 O‘ahu, 14 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Maui, 2 Lana‘i, 1 Kaua‘i) 1 Death
There were 94 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 74 on O‘ahu, 14 on Hawai‘i Island, three on Maui, two on Lānaʻi and one on Kaua‘i. Moloka‘i had no new cases today. The Maui cases today were in: Wailuku, Kīhei and Haʻikū. On Lānaʻi, the two new cases bring the total number of infections associated with the recent outbreak to 98, since the outbreak was first reported on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020.
New Maui Rain Garden to Promote Pollution Prevention, Driver Safety
The project funnels rainwater from HWY-M’s office rooftop to nourish a garden planted with native foliage, and will be used to support the state Highway Division’s ongoing efforts to safeguard Maui’s environment and promote highway safety.
