Maui News
Case, Gabbard Introduce Measure to Designate Hawaiʻiʻs First National Forest
US Reps. Ed Case (HI-01), and Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today jointly introduced in the US House H.R. 7045, a measure to pursue creation of Hawaiʻi’s first-ever National Forest.
Third Consecutive Day with Three New COVID-19 Cases; 2 on O‘ahu, 1 on Maui
For the third consecutive day, there were three new COVID-19 cases reported today–two on the island of Oʻahu and one in Maui County, pushing Hawaiʻi’s COVID-19 case total to 651.
Mid-Day Brush Fire Near Lahaina Bypass Burns 5 Acres
A mid-day brush fire in Lahaina on Friday burned an estimated five acres before being brought under control. The cause of the fire is undetermined.
Starry Night Cinema DRIVE-IN EDITION TOY STORY 4 To Be Featured Movie
Starry Night Cinema DRIVE-IN EDITION TOY STORY 4 To Be Featured Movie. Two Shows – June 5 & 6 – in the A&B Amphitheater, Gates 6:30 p.m. | Film 7:30 p.m. Advance registration required via the MACC Box Office
Reservation System Established for Select Maui County Swimming Pools
The Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the public can begin making reservations for Maui County pool use beginning 8 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020.
10 Military Ospreys Conduct Training Flight Over Maui
Ten MV-22 Osprey aircraft were observed flying over parts of Maui on Thursday afternoon. Maui Now has confirmed that the aircraft were conducting a training mission with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24 out of US Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi.
Another Day with Three New COVID-19 Cases on O‘ahu; State Total is 649
There were three new COVID-19 cases reported today on the island of Oʻahu, pushing Hawaiʻi’s COVID-19 case total to 649. The total count only increased by two cases from yesterday because one case was removed as a result of updated testing information, according to the state Department of Health. To date, 605 people (95.7%) have recovered including 107 in Maui County. There are currently 27 active cases in the state.
Report: Impacts of COVID-19 on Native Hawaiian Businesses
The most needed resource by Native Hawaiian-owned businesses is working capital grants (57.9%). Other financial needs include delaying GET or other taxes (41.5%) and accessing short-term working capital loans (40.6%).
Update: California Man Agrees to Return Home After Arrest on Maui for Quarantine Violation
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Joaquin Pelayo of California. Police say Pelayo has allegedly violated the mandatory 14-day travel quarantine by indicating he would be staying at a Kīhei home, however he has not been located.
Despite Projections for a Double Digit Economic Downturn in 2021, Budget Chairs Do Not Anticipate Statewide Pay Cuts
Dela Cruz and Luke believe that the state can weather the economic downturn without imposing school furloughs, statewide pay cuts or cuts to critical social services.
Hawaiʻi Coronavirus Federal Relief Funding Expected to Top $7B
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that the total coronavirus federal relief funding for Hawai‘i is expected to top more than $7 billion.
PSLU Committee to Hear Change in Zoning for Kilohana Makai Workforce Housing Project
On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 9 a.m., the Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee will meet via the online platform BlueJeans to hear the Change in Zoning Application for the Kilohana Makai Workforce Housing Project in Kīhei.
UPDATE/LOCATED: Missing Man Last Known to be Living in Wailuku
Update: (4:27 p.m. 5.29.20) Maui Police issued an update this afternoon saying Kody Genovia was located and is in good health. Previous Post: Kody Genovia, 27, was last known to be residing in the Wailuku area and last had contact with his family in February or March of 2020.
JoAnn Inamasu Named Maui Office of Economic Development Director
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today announced the appointment of JoAnn Inamasu as the new director of the County’s Office of Economic Development. She succeeds Kay Fukumoto, who is stepping down effective June 15 to focus on family commitments. Inamasu’s appointment takes effect June 16.
Maui Police: “For This Cold Case, the Evidence is Significant”
Maui police say new processing of evidence in a two-decade-old Maui murder cold case is “significant.” Anthony Moreno was arrested in December 2019 in Florida for the 2000 murder of Kimberly Belluomini at her residence in Kīhei on Maui.
Quarter Acre of Brush Burned in Pu‘unēnē Fire
A mid-day fire burned a quarter acre of brush in Puʻunēnē before being brought under control a short time later.
Ige Plans to Extend 14-Day Travel Quarantine for Out-of-State Arrivals to Hawai‘i Beyond June 30
Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige today said that the 14-day travel quarantine will be extended for domestic and international travelers past June 30, but an official announcement will be made at a later date.
HIDOE’s Grab-and-Go Program Transition to Summer Meals Program
As the 2019-20 school year comes to an end today for students, HIDOE’s Grab-and-Go program will transition to a summer meals program. An updated list of HIDOE sites and start dates is available here. It also includes sites that will stop serving meals as of tomorrow.
Maui Traffic Signal Improvements on Friday, May 29 in Pā‘ia and Pukalani
The Hāna Highway/Baldwin Avenue and Kula Highway/Haleakalā Highway traffic signals are the first of 12 signals that will be improved with the UPS and battery backups. The full list of Maui signals slated for improvements are available here…
LIVE STREAM: Four Island Mayors Join in Governor’s COVID-19 Discussion
Live Stream: Governor Ige and all four county mayors discuss the reopening of businesses and activities in their respective counties.
