Maui News
Hawaiʻi Tech Workers Earn a Median $79,040 Per Year
Hawaiʻi employs 10,890 tech workers who earn a median annual wage of $79,040, which is 78 percent more than the median annual wage for all occupations in Hawaiʻi at $44,400, according to researchers at Spanning.
Jan. 11, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 172 New Cases (108 O‘ahu, 33 Maui, 20 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 10 Out-of-State)
There were 172 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 108 on O‘ahu, 33 on Maui, 20 on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and 10 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
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Kīhei Charter School Seniors Work on Projects To Embrace Hope in Face of Pandemic Challenges
At Kīhei Charter School, 58 seniors are working on capstone projects that add value to the Maui Community as part of the year-long Senior Seminar class. Many of the projects this school year address the challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be presented during events open to the public.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of US Capitol Police Officers
Flags will fly at half-staff as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of United States Capitol Police Officers, Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood and all Capitol police officers and law enforcement across the US.
Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park Improvements Announced
Work begins this week on repaving a driveway and a parking lot at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in West Maui.
High Surf Advisory N Shores of Maui, Moloka‘i and Hawai‘i Island
Surf is expected to be in the 10 to 15 foot range along the north facing shores of Maui, Molokaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island.
Hawai‘i Nature Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Expanded Programs in 2021 on O‘ahu and Maui
Hawai‘i Nature Center is hosting expanded educational programs and events for 2021 in celebration of its 40 year anniversary. HNC’s mission is to foster awareness, appreciation, understanding and stewardship of Hawai‘i’s environment by educating children with an interactive and immersive approach.
Volcano Watch: A New Tephra Lab for HVO Eruption Monitoring
In addition to a new year and a new eruption, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is ushering in a new era for processing and studying volcanic samples.
Councilmember King to Host Town Hall Webinar on COVID-19, Jan. 11
In response to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Maui County community, Maui County Councilmember Kelly King of South Maui will host a virtual town hall webinar on Monday, Jan. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Jan. 10, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 200 New Cases (128 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 12 Hawai‘i Island, 9 Kaua‘i, 21 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 200 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 128 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, 12 on Hawaiʻi Island, nine on Kauaʻi and 21 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Baldwin Beach Park Temporarily Closed After Overnight Flooding
Baldwin Beach Park on Maui is closed until further notice after flooding overnight.
HMSA Kaimana Scholarships Valued at $5,000 Each, Now Accepting Applications
High school seniors graduating in 2021 from a public or independent high school in Hawaiʻi are encouraged to apply for the 2021 HMSA Kaimana Awards and Scholarships Program. HMSA will award scholarships valued at $5,000 each to 15 high school seniors – in celebration of its 16th year of recognizing Hawaiʻi’s best students.
Japanese Cultural Society of Maui to Honor 10 with Resilience Award
The awardees were selected for going above and beyond their own capacity to give back to the community, and for being an inspiration during these trying times of the pandemic.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Jan. 9, 2021
Maui obituaries for the week ending Jan. 9, 2021. May they rest in peace.
One Maui Family, One Cross-County Road Trip, One Senior Project Turned Award-Winning Film
What started out as Ana Eyre’s senior project for King Kekaulike High School about her family’s cross-country trip in a 1982 G-Wagon fueled by cooking oil turned into an award-winning documentary at the 2020 Hawaiʻi International Film Festival.
Thunderstorm to Affect Maui
At 5:28 p.m. HST, the thunderstorm was located approximately 8 miles northeast of Huelo, or 21 miles east of Kahului, and was moving southwest at at 15 mph.
One COVID-19 Positive Staff Member at Hale Makua Kahului, After Resident Case Earlier This Week
Hale Makua Health Services has confirmed that one staff has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Kahului facility. The individual is asymptomatic and is in quarantine at home.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing in Hāna, Jan. 14
Free drive-through COVID-19 testing will be available for Hāna residents on Thursday, Jan. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hāna Ball Park in East Maui.
Jan. 9, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 250 New Cases (159 O‘ahu, 51 Maui, 20 Hawai‘i Island, 20 Out-of-State); 4 Deaths
There were 250 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 159 on O‘ahu, 51 on Maui, 20 on Hawaiʻi Island and 20 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
91,700 Vaccine Doses Received in Hawai‘i; 35,000 Doses Administered to Date
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health continues to receive, distribute and administer COVID-19 vaccines with an estimated 91,700 doses received statewide to date.
