Maui News
Wet Weather to Stall Around Maui Between Monday and Tuesday
The National Weather Service is forecasting a cold front will move over the islands from the NW this afternoon and tonight, then stay over the central part of the island chain Monday through Tuesday.
Hawai‘i Island Man Arrested at ‘Iolani Palace
According to state officials, Tamashiro had already informed the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement that he intended to enter the palace grounds if he wasn’t given permission to gather to mark the anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
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Jan. 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 132 New Cases (86 O‘ahu, 29 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 9 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 132 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 86 on O‘ahu, 29 on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and nine in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Scholarship
Applications for the 2021 Presidential Scholarship Fund by the Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation are now being accepted. College-bound students are encouraged to apply for academic scholarships valued at $1,000 to $2,500. The deadline to apply is March 31.
County to Accept Summer 2021 Season Tri-Annual Permit Applications, Feb. 1-12
The Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for its Summer 2021 Tri-Annual Permits from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 1 to 12, 2021.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Jan. 16, 2021
Maui obituaries for the week ending Jan. 16, 2021. May they rest in peace.
Kamehameha Schools’ Buy One, Feed One Campaign Donates $40,000 to the Hawaiʻi Foodbank
Hawaiʻi Foodbank received a $40,000 donation from Kamehameha Schools’ Buy One, Feed One Hawaiʻi campaign—a movement encouraging individuals to purchase a second meal for someone impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaccine Distribution Delay Prompts Temporary Suspension of New Appointments for First Doses at Maui Hospital
“Unfortunately, last evening we were informed by the state that we will not be receiving the expected shipment for this weekend and next week. Because of this, we have made the difficult decision to postpone all first dose appointments scheduled between Sunday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 7,” said Tracy Dallarda, Communications Director for Maui Health / Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Jan. 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 165 New Cases (114 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 11 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 9 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 165 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 114 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, 11 on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and nine in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Pōhakuokalā Gulch Community Forest Restoration Project Plants 500 Native Trees, Removes Nearly 2,000 Invasive Trees
The completed phase marks a new milestone in restoring and regenerating Pōhakuokalā Gulch, an important watershed in Upper Kula – the project also creating jobs for the unemployed in 2020.
Maui Police Department Raised Over $11,000 for Childhood Cancer Research
The Maui Police Department surpassed its fundraising goal for its third year participating in “The Cure Starts Now – Beard It up / Color for the Cure” campaigns, supporting pediatric cancer research.
Warning Level Surf Prompts Closure of Baldwin and Ho‘okipa Beach Parks through Monday
Baldwin Beach Park and Hoʻokipa Beach Park are closed today (Saturday, Jan. 16), through Monday, Jan. 18, because of forecasts of dangerous conditions from warning level surf along north-facing shores.
Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing in Pukalani, Jan. 22
Drive-through COVID-19 testing returns to Upcountry Maui on Friday, Jan 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
Two Maui Men Charged in Alleged 2014 “Hate Crime”
The indictment alleges that, on Feb. 13, 2014, Kaonohi and Aki “willfully caused bodily injury to C.K., and attempted to cause bodily injury to C.K. through the use of a dangerous weapon (a shovel), because of C.K.’s actual and perceived race and color.”
New Maui Rules Include Restricting Occupancy at All Retail Businesses to 30 Percent
County officials say the new 30 percent occupancy limit for all retail business can be determined by taking the total interior footage, dividing it by 36 square feet (that’s a six foot buffer per person), and multiplying that by 30 percent.
Jan. 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 150 New Cases (111 O‘ahu, 26 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 7 Out-of-State)
There were 150 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 111 on O‘ahu, 26 on Maui, five on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and seven in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Student Winners of ʻImi Pono Challenge Announced by County Council
The Maui County Council announced the student winners of the ‘Imi Pono Challenge that seeks innovative ideas for Mauiʻs economy at the Jan. 15 Council meeting.
Third Hawaiʻi Commercial Rent Survey Reveals Small Businesses Struggling to Survive Despite Aid
The results of the newly released Third Hawai‘i Commercial Rent Survey (HCRS) reveal key sectors of Hawai‘i’s economy continue to suffer financially as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on — and despite implementation of state and county aid programs in late 2020.
Snorkel Safety Study Releases Findings on Snorkel-Related Drownings, Launches Survey for Additional Data
The Snorkel Safety Study released the first phase findings of its study to determine the risk factors associated with snorkel-related fatal and non-fatal drownings.
Councilmember Seeks Input on Upcountry Maui Axis Deer and Feral Animals
Upcountry Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura is seeking to further address the struggle to control axis deer and feral animals, which has posed a challenge to Maui’s farmers, ranchers and residents who are faced with loss of crops or property damage.
