Maui News
Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts Hosts Online 43rd Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
The Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts is holding its 43rd Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards online Saturday night (Oct. 10) with a pre-show that begins at 6 pm and the ceremony at 7 pm.
REALTORS Association of Maui Released Real Estate Statistics for September
The REALTORS® Association of Maui has released the September 2020 real estate statistics for Maui County. The report shows that housing and stock markets continue to be the leaders in the economy. In August, real estate showings and pending sales remained at strong levels while housing inventory remained limited, continuing the competitive bidding market we have seen in recent months.
Hawaiian Electric Donates Electric Vehicles to UH Maui College Native Hawaiian Program
Hawaiian Electric recently presented a donation of two 2012 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles to the University of Hawai‘i Maui College’s Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Educational Program to provide mechanics hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing EVs.
Virtual Series on Hawai‘i Tourism Reopening Features Airline Executives
Two days before Hawai‘i is scheduled to relaunch tourism with a pre-travel testing program, Hawai‘i airline executives will share “Impacts and Forecast of the Airline Industry” as part of a webinar series presented by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business Alumni Association and Travel Industry Management International.
Hawaiian Airlines to Suspend ‘Ohana by Hawaiian Service
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will temporarily suspend ‘Ohana by Hawaiian passenger and cargo services effective Nov. 1. Hawaiian, which reduced its workforce by nearly 2,500 employees this month when the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Payroll Support Program expired, will suspend its ‘Ohana by Hawaiian passenger flights between Honolulu and Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i, as well as cargo-only service within the Hawaiian Islands. Service between HNL and Kapalua in West Maui was suspended in March.
Maui Physician Charged with Alleged Unlawful Distribution of Hydrocodone
A medical doctor and resident of Wailuku, Maui was charged by a criminal complaint unsealed on Thursday, with the alleged unlawful distribution of the controlled substance hydrocodone.
Legislation Seeks to Improve Distance and Blended Learning for K-12 During COVID-19
US Senator Mazie Hirono, along with her colleague Senator Booker of N.J., announced their plan to introduce the Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act or LOAA, which seeks to improve distance and blended learning in public schools during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mahi Pono Hosts First Annual Fall Harvest to Benefit Imua Family Services
Mahi Pono presents its first annual Fall Harvest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers say this drive-through festival will provide the Maui community with a safe, ‘ohana-friendly way to celebrate Mahi Pono’s first fall harvest while recognizing the work of Imua Family Services.
155 New COVID-19 Cases (109 O‘ahu, 45 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out of State); 2 Deaths
There were 155 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 109 on the island of O‘ahu, 45 on Hawai‘i Island and one case in a resident of Hawai‘i who was diagnosed out-of-state. Kaua‘i and Maui reported no new cases today.
Thousands of Dollars of Damage Done to Sign at Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline
The DLNR Division of State Parks was notified Monday morning of the vandalism of a state-owned $20,000 moveable, digital sign located at the Makapu‘u Lighthouse trailhead. The sign was reportedly damaged sometime Sunday night at the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline Park.
90-Day Extension Authorized for Deferral of 10% Penalty on Maui Real Property Taxes Due Aug. 20, 2020
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has authorized a 90-day extension, now to Nov. 19, 2020, for the deferral of the 10 percent penalty for Real Property Taxes that was due on Aug. 20, 2020, because of the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai‘i Has Authorized 1,527 New Housing Units in 2020
The report notes that while home sales and new construction fell sharply during the onset of the pandemic, both have rebounded aggressively, fueled by a combination of low interest rates, increased demand and a growing preference for low-density housing.
Free Green Waste Mulch Available at Maui EKO Systems Beginning Oct. 12
Residents and businesses can pick up free green waste mulch at Maui EKO Systems, located at the Central Maui Landfill, from Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 until supplies run out.
Kaua‘i Proposes Tiered Reopening Similar to O‘ahu
It identifies the point at which Kaua‘i would opt out of the state’s pre-travel test plan and continue with the 14-day mandatory quarantine for incoming arrivals if metrics reflect too much risk.
Owner of Japan Fishing Vessel Pleads Guilty to Shark Fin Trafficking
Hamada Suisan Co. Ltd., the owner of the Japanese-flagged fishing vessel, M.V. Kyoshin Maru No. 20, plead guilty, pursuant to a plea agreement, to aiding and abetting the attempted export of shark fins out of Hawaiʻi in violation of the Lacey Act, the Department of Justice announced today.
Maui County General Election Places of Deposit Open Oct. 8
“We are opening most Places of Deposit on the same day ballot packages for Maui County voters are scheduled to be mailed out,” County Clerk Kaohu said. “This means in addition to mailing their ballots back to us, voters will also be able to drop off their ballots at our designated Places of Deposit as soon as they have completed their voting.”
Makawao History Museum to Close Physical Location
The Makawao History Museum will not be re-opening its physical location at 3643 Baldwin Avenue according to an announcement issued today.
Maui Culinary Students Bake Cakes in the Time of COVID
Entremets, pronounced ‘ontra-may,’ are complex cakes – they involve difficult techniques, advanced knowledge of flavors and textures and the construction is nothing short of architectural.
Hawaii Home Decor Company Collaborates with Bishop Museum on Fundraising Pillowcases
NOHO HOME By Jalene Kanani, a home decor company, collaborated with non-profit Bishop Museum in Honolulu on Hawaiian snail-inspired pillowcases whose profits will be donated to help with the museum’s fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic.
101 New COVID-19 Cases (86 O‘ahu, 14 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Maui); 1 Death
There were 101 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 86 on the island of O‘ahu, 14 on Hawai‘i Island and one case on Maui. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 164, with one new deaths reported since yesterday on O‘ahu.
