Maui News
Six Acres Burned in Launiupoko, Fire Comes Within 50 Yards of Structure
A brush fire south of Kai Hele Kū Street and mauka of the Lahaina Bypass Road in the Launiupoko area of West Maui burned an estimated six acres at last report and came within 50 yards of a structure.
Training Exercise Conducted for Vaccine Distribution in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health and City and County of Honolulu today conducted a vaccination distribution exercise to simulate standing up vaccine clinics to immunize first responders and essential workers in the Phase 1 priority group.
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Initial 975 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in Hawai‘i
State officials say this initial delivery of 975 does of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine marks an important milestone in the ongoing effort to combat COVID-19 and return life to normal.
Abandoned Vehicles and Brush Burned in Wailuku Fire Off Pi‘ihana Road
A fire in Wailuku burned several abandoned vehicles, rubbish and 50′ x 50′ area of surrounding brush on Sunday afternoon off of Piʻihana Road.
Fire at Kula Ag Park Results in 1.5 Acres Burned, Damage to Crops and Farm Equipment
Maui fire crews extinguished a 1.5 acre brush fire located at 1900 Pūlehu Road in the area of the Kula Ag Park on Sunday afternoon.
Dec. 14, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 190 New Cases (158 O‘ahu, 15 Maui, 15 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Out-of-State)
There were 190 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 158 on O‘ahu, 15 on Maui, 15 on Hawaiʻi Island and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. The new infections include four cases each in Lahaina and Kahului, two cases each in Kīhei and Makawao and one case in Kula, according to the latest mapping updates provided by the state Department of Health. The two remaining Maui cases were unaccounted for in the latest update.
Sunset ‘Holiday’ Market Hosts Toy Drive Dec. 17 for IMUA Family Services
The monthly Sunset Market at Wailea Village is hosting a special Sunset “Holiday” Market on Dec. 17 with a toy drive benefitting IMUA Family Services from 4 to 7 pm.
Haleakalā National Park Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2021
Haleakalā National Park announced six entrance fee-free days in 2021. The entrance fee-free days do not include sunrise reservations or admittance to the park between the hours of 3:00 am-7:00 am.
USDA Extends Funding to June 2021 for Free Student Grab and Go Meals
The USDA extended funding through June 2021 that allows the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education to provide free student meals through the Grab and Go program at participating public schools statewide.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 4.4 Earthquake in Waikoloa, Big Island
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 4.4 (preliminary magnitude 4.2) earthquake reported at around 9:28 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 in the Waikoloa Region of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi’s Timeshare Industry Donates $29,000 to Non-profit Organizations
The Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) recently donated $29,000 to nonprofit organizations, including the Maui Food Bank and Feed My Sheep Maui.
Hawaiian Electric to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections for East Maui and Upcountry, Dec. 17
Hawaiian Electric will conduct its routine aerial line inspections for East Maui and Upcountry from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17. Hawaiian Electric will be using a helicopter to perform the power line inspections.
Bill Seeks To Provide Immediate Housing Assistance To Low-Income Families During Natural And Economic Disasters
The new program would be automatically triggered and help ensure that families and individuals who have been forced from their home or are at risk of losing their home as a result of a natural or economic disaster have immediate access to adequate housing.
Motorcycle Operator Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries in Kahului Accident
A 28-year-old Haʻikū man operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle sustained life-threatening injuries in a mid-day accident on Sunday in Kahului.
Dec. 13, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 90 New Cases (58 O‘ahu, 8 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Kaua‘i, 10 Out-of-State) 3 Deaths
There were 90 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including eight on Maui. While the DOH reports eight cases on Maui, the department documented two cases each in Kīhei, Lahaina and Wailuku; and one case each in Makawao, Haʻikū and Kula.
Hālawa Correctional Facility COVID-19 Infections Rise to 167 Inmates and 28 Staff
The Hālawa Correctional Facility received additional inmate and staff test results, brining the total number of infections to 167 inmates and 28 staff.
Letters: With COVID-19 Cases Rising on Maui, Differing Opinions About What to Do
This weekʻs Maui Now letters include different opinions on what should be done with COVID-19 cases surging on the island.
DLNR: Illegal Camps on Public Lands Exacting Toll on Resources
Operations to remove illegal camps this week occurred on land under Division of State Parks jurisdiction off Kapaʻa Quarry Road, at Kapena Falls, and at Diamond Head State Monument.
Don’t Miss Nature’s Spectacular Light Show; the Geminids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight
Nature’s most spectacular light show for 2020, the Geminids meteor shower, peaks tonight. The viewing should be optimal with extra dark night skies due to a new moon.
Maui Obituaries: Ending Dec. 12, 2020
Maui obituaries for the week ending Dec. 12, 2020. May they rest in peace.
