Maui News
Hawaiian Airlines to Adjust Hawai‘i-Haneda Flight Frequency
Effective March 28 through April 29, the airline will temporarily suspend flights that operate three-times-weekly between Kona International Airport on the Island of Hawai‘i and Haneda, and four-times-weekly between Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Haneda. At the same time, Hawaiian will launch an additional daily nonstop service between HNL and HND as announced in November of last year.
Honoapi‘ilani Highway Downed Power Line in Ukumehame
Posted: 1:40 p.m. March 6, 2020: The Honoapiʻilani Highway is closed in the southbound direction at Ukumehame due to a downed power line. Traffic is being alternated. Motorists are asked to be cautious as they drive through the area.
Maui Median Home Price is $747,150 in February 2020
The median price for a single family home on Maui was $747,150 in February 2020, down -5.4% from the $790,000 reported at the same time last year, according to new information released by the REALTORS Association of Maui.
Alaska Airlines Extends $99 Hawai‘i Sale to “March-Forward Sale”
It’s basically the same $99/way fares on Tuesday/Wednesday flights that were offered earlier this week, on mostly all of the airline’s routes between Hawai‘i and the West Coast, but the booking date has been extended to Saturday, March 7.
UPDATE: Maui Man Enters Not Guilty Pleas to Firearms Charges
According to court documents, on June 22, the defendant indicated he wants to go to trial. A pretrial conference has been set for Sept. 14, 2020.
Pavement Preservation Project for Spreckelsville Starts Monday
A project to preserve roadways on Pāʻani and Nonohe places in Spreckelsville will begin March 9 and continue 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for about a month.
Hawaiian Electric Aerial Line Inspections, March 16-27
Hawaiian Electric will be using unmanned aircraft, or drones, and a helicopter to perform aerial power line inspections between Monday, March 16 and Friday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the West and Central Maui areas.
Maui Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession
Ikaika Reinhardt, 38, was sentenced in federal court on Thursday for the receipt of firearms while under indictment, and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Hawai‘i Judiciary to Reduce Need for Inter-Island Travel Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Requests for telephonic appearances by attorneys or self-represented litigants who would otherwise need to travel inter-island will be liberally granted while the COVID-19 situation is ongoing.
Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event Continues Friday, Saturday
The Hāna metals and electronics recycling event continues today (Friday) and Saturday, despite closing early on opening day yesterday.
Text to 911 Helps Maui Police Locate Missing California Boy
The Maui Police Department was able to locate a missing California boy with the help of a resident who utilized Tesxt-to-911 to notify police of the boy’s whereabouts this morning.
Pilot and Five Passengers Safe After Helicopter “Precautionary Landing” on Hawai‘i Island
Six people aboard a Blue Hawaiian helicopter flight are safe after a precautionary landing reported near Leilani Estates in Puna at around mid-day on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Hāna Baseyard Closed Friday Morning for Emergency Exercise
The Hāna Baseyard will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020, due to the Department of Public Works, Highways Division participating in an emergency preparedness presentation and exercise.
Maui Matsuri Cancels Festival for 2020
Maui Matsuri organizers today announced the cancellation of their annual celebration which was set for May 2020. “Out of an abundance of caution, and out of respect for the many entertainers, vendors and sponsors, the planning committee felt it was important to make this decision early in order to prevent future fiscal and travel difficulties,” organizers said in an email announcement.
EPA Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19
Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Hawaii Governor Issues Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19
Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige today issued an emergency proclamation that allows the state to work quickly and efficiently to prevent, contain and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, and to provide disaster relief if necessary.
Maui Mayor Issues Public Health Emergency Proclamation on COVID-19
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino issued a Public Health Emergency Proclamation today in response to the recent events revolving around the spread of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus.
Cruise Ship Headed Back to San Francisco with Quarantined Individual
Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director of Health in Hawaiʻi also spoke at the press conference saying, “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not identified any specific risk for Hawaiʻi and we will continue to work with them to determine if there is a potential threat, but again, at this time there’s no threat to anyone in Hawaiʻi.”
Schatz: Emergency Coronavirus Funds Expected to Include $4.5M for Hawai‘i
Today, congressional leaders reached an agreement to provide $8.3 billion in emergency funding to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, including at least $4.5 million for Hawai‘i.
