Maui News
Diamond Head State Monument Reopens to Visitors After Nine-Month Closure
Diamond Head State Monument on Oʻahu reopened at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 since closing exactly nine months ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man Arrested on Maui for Alleged Quarantine Violation and Unsworn Falsification to Authorities
A 64-year-old man was arrested and charged on Maui with alleged violation of rules and orders relating to travel quarantine and unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Mayor Supports Possible Use of War Memorial Stadium for UH Football Games
“I am open to entertaining the notion of War Memorial Stadium hosting UH football games. It would be a great opportunity for our local college football fans to cheer the Rainbow Warrior football team here at home on Maui.
Pioneering Smart Buoy Installed at Maui’s Mala Reef for Worldwide Coral Preservation
A pioneering smart buoy and mooring system to collect realtime data was installed at Mala Reef by the Kohola Film Project as part of a global initiative launched by Aqualink to preserve coral reefs.
Wind Gusts Up to 50 mph Forecast for Parts of Maui County
A wind advisory is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 for portions of Maui and Hawaiʻi Counties.
Comment Sought on Judicial Nominees to Maui District Court and District Family Court
The names submitted for these vacancies by the Judicial Selection Commission include: Lance D. Collins, Angela-Jo L. Correa-Pei, Michelle L. Drewyer, Christopher M. Dunn, Richelle K. Kawasaki Lu, Jennifer M.P.E. Oana, James R. Rouse and Brandon M. Segal.
FDA Panel Recommends Granting Emergency Use Authorization of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
A US Food & Drug Administration committee issued a recommendation today for the FDA to grant Emergency Use Authorization for the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine.
Temporary Moratorium on New Events at Aloha Stadium
The Aloha Stadium Authority today announced its decision to reduce operations and place a moratorium on new events at the Stadium. These changes are being adopted in response to COVID-19 safety restrictions that the Authority says “have severely limited revenue generation opportunities.”
Dec. 17, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 142 New Cases (113 O‘ahu, 7 Maui, 16 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 5 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 142 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including seven on Maui. The new Maui infections include two each in Kīhei and Makawao, and one case each in Lahaina, Kahului and Kula. Lahaina has the most current infections in Maui County with 58 cases reported over the past two weeks.
BREAKING: Lahaina DMVL Immediate Closure Triggered by Employee Testing Positive for COVID-19
The Department of Finance Lahaina Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing office is closed for 10 days, beginning immediately today, after an employee reported testing positive for COVID-19.
New Mayoral Directive Allows Maui Restaurants to Create and Use Outdoor Dining Areas
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has issued a directive allowing restaurants to create and use outdoor dining areas to allow physical distancing for patrons and employees while retaining as many seats as possible.
Thrivent Donates to Habitat for Humanity Maui for Mortgage Relief during Pandemic
Thrivent, a diversified financial services organization, donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity Maui to help more than 10 families on Maui stay in their homes.
Walmart and Salvation Army Holding Online Red Kettle and Angel Tree Holiday Campaigns
Walmart and the Salvation Army are working together on two iconic holiday giving programs that are also going virtual this year due to the pandemic: the Red Kettle and Angel Tree.
Snow in Forecast for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service says a “wintry mix of rain, snow and freezing rain” are expected with total snow accumulations of up to two inches in the forecast.
Billabong Pipe Masters Called ON, Maui Pro to Will Resume at Banzai Pipeline
The World Surf League is ending the suspension of the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons presented by Hydro Flask, the first stop on the 2021 Men’s Championship Tour. In addition, the remaining heats in the Maui Pro presented by ROXY will be hosted at the legendary Banzai Pipeline on Oʻahu’s North Shore within the Pipe waiting period, which continues through Sunday, Dec. 20.
Sen. Gabbard Voices Opposition to DHHL Proposal to Build Casino in Kapolei
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands seeks approval for limited casino gaming at a single integrated resort property in Kapolei on Hawaiian Home Lands designated for commercial use.
Central Maui Food Distribution Event, Saturday, Dec. 19
A food distribution event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the War Memorial Gym parking lot in Wailuku.
AlohaSafe Alert App Officially Launches in Maui County
The AlohaSafe Alert app officially launched in Maui County on Wednesday. Maui is the first County in the State of Hawaiʻi to have the resource available to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Kahului Man Cited for Selling Undersized Ahi
A 37-year-old Kahului resident was cited on suspicion of selling undersized ahi. State officials say the citations came after the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement received an anonymous tip.
BREAKING: Gov. Ige Signs 17th COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation, Reducing Quarantine From 14 to 10 Days
Gov. David Ige signed a 17th COVID-19 emergency proclamation reducing the state’s mandatory self-quarantine period for travelers entering the state and traveling between counties from 14 to 10 days. The new policy takes effect tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 17 at 12:01 a.m.
