Maui News
Connors Joins Push to Delay ‘Public Charge’ Rule
Hawai’i Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general, led by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, calling on the Trump Administration to delay its “public charge” rule while the COVID-19 outbreak and response is ongoing.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 2 Test Negative For Virus
To date, there have been 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (19 crew members and 2 passengers) on the Grand Princess cruise ship that made port calls to Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai on Feb. 26, Honolulu Harbor on Feb. 27, Lahaina, Maui on Feb. 28, and Hilo on Feb. 29.
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USGS: Old Bombs Found on Mauna Loa
Two bombs were part of a cluster dropped by U.S. Army Air Corp planes on the Humuʻula lava flow on Dec. 27, 1935.
LIST: Maui Road Closures This Week
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
County of Maui Briefed on Grand Princess Cruise Situation
The County of Maui has been briefed by the State Department of Health, Governor’s Office and emergency response partners regarding the new confirmed COVID-19 cases from the Grand Princess Cruise ship.
Hawai‘i Confirms Its First Case of COVID-19
Hawai‘i has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, after a Hawai‘i resident spent time on the Grand Princess cruise ship that traveled to Mexico in February.
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.
