Maui News
State Senate Confirms Max Otani as Director of Public Safety
The Hawaiʻi State Senate confirmed on Wednesday, Feb. 24 the appointment of Max Otani as Director of the Department of Public Safety through Dec. 5, 2022.
Duke’s Beach House Recognizes Teachers at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School
Duke’s Beach House recently recognized the Princess Nahiʻenaʻena Elementary School’s Educator of the Month Recipients, presenting each with an engraved box and a $100 certificate to the restaurant.
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Department of Education Allows for Limited In-Person Commencement Events for Graduating Class of 2021
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education today released guidelines to allow for limited, in-person school commencement and transition ceremonies that ensure the health and safety of students, staff and families.
UH Cancer Center Receives $125,000 Donation for Early Phase Clinical Trials
The First Insurance Company of Hawaiʻi’s Charitable Foundation donated $125,000 to the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center’s new Early Phase Clinical Research Center, which provides access to phase 1 clinical trials for specialized treatments for cancer patients in Hawaiʻi.
Feb. 25, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 45 New Cases (24 O‘ahu, 18 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i, 2 Out-of-State)
There were 45 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 24 on O‘ahu, 18 on Maui, one on Hawai‘i Island, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out-of-state.
Bill to Provide Unemployment Insurance Relief to Hawaii Employers Sent to Governor
If signed into law, the measure would temporarily reduce the unemployment insurance contribution rates.
Hawaiian Airlines Keeps On-Time Record for 17th Straight Year
In March and April, Hawaiian will launch four new North America routes, including nonstop service between Honolulu and Austin, Ontario and Orlando, as well as daily nonstop service between Long Beach and Maui.
Lt. Gov.: 10,000-12,000 Administered Doses Unaccounted for in Maui’s Vaccine Rates
There are 10,000 to 12,000 vaccine doses that were administered and are unaccounted for in Maui’s vaccine rates being reported by the Department of Health, according to Lieutenant Governor Josh Green who was a guest during a talk story webinar hosted by Councilmember Kelly King on Tuesday evening.
Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation to Debut First Food-A-Go-Go “Restaurant Week” on April 5
Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation will host its first Food-A-Go-Go “Restaurant Week” from April 5 to 12 to support the local restaurant industry. In conjunction, the “Bid It to Win It for Ag Education” online auction will also run from April 5 through April 30 to support HAF’s K-12 agricultural education programs.
Maui Health Aims to Administer 3,000 First Dose Vaccinations Next Week
According to Maui Health, the goal is to increase vaccine administration to 3,000 first doses (600 appointments per day) next week and 4,000 (800 appointments per day) the following week.
Updates: Waihe‘e Brush Fire Burns 7 Acres, 100% Contained
A brush fire in Waiheʻe burned 7 acres by nightfall and was 50 percent contained as of 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Hawaiian Telcom and Its Employees Donated $1.4 Million in 2020
Hawaiian Telcom and its employees donated $1.4 million — in corporate and in-kind contributions, sponsorships and employee donations — to local non-profit organizations in 2020.
OHA Board Chair, Lindsey of Maui Testifies Before US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board Chair Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey of Maui testified this morning at the first hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs chaired by US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi), urging senators to help address the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Deadline to Sign Up for Maui’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is Feb. 26
The Maui County Department of Environmental Management announced that the sign-up deadline to schedule a drop-off time for its annual residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection event is Friday, Feb. 26. The drive-through waste collection event will be held on Sunday, March 7.
January Occupancy Rate at Nearly 40% for Maui County Vacation Rentals
In January 2021, the occupancy rate for Maui County vacation rentals was 39.6 percent, a decrease of 46.1 less percentage points from January 2020, according to the latest monthly report from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Feb. 24, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 50 New Cases (16 O‘ahu, 24 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i, 1 Kaua‘i, 7 Out-of-State); 4 Deaths
There were 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 16 on O‘ahu, 24 on Maui, two on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out-of-state.
Structural Concerns Prompt Temporary Closure of Maunaloa Post Office on Moloka‘i
Structural and vector control concerns have prompted the temporary closure of the Maunaloa Post Office on Molokaʻi.
Lessons Learned from Hawai‘i Fitness Cluster Highlighted in Scientific Paper
Lessons learned from last year’s cluster traced to three fitness centers in Hawai‘i, are highlighted in a scientific paper published today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Bill Seeks Reimbursement for Rescue of Hikers who Enter Prohibited Areas
On Maui, hikers have been rescued from places like the “Bamboo Forest” in Kailua, the upper reaches of ʻĪao Valley, and East Maui’s Kaihalulu Beach. A swift water rescue at Waioka in Hāna earlier this month ended tragically when a visitor died in a flash flood event at the location.
Suspect from Traffic Stop Arrested, Police Open Fire During Run-In
A 25-year-old man was arrested on first degree attempted murder, assault of an officer and resisting an order to stop his vehicle following a run-in with police that led to officers opening fire.
