Maui News
Agricultural equipment sparks 2.5 acres of brush in West Maui
The 2.5 acre fire along Hōkiokio Place was apparently sparked by agricultural equipment in a lot adjacent to the highway.
Mayor announces Kali Arce and Weston Yap as leaders of new Maui Ag Department
Mayor Victorino announced today the selection of Rogerene “Kali” Arce of Molokaʻi and Weston Yap as Director designee and Deputy Director respectively of the newly created Maui Department of Agriculture.
Monkeypox infections in Hawaiʻi total six, DOH receives 357 doses of vaccine
The total number of confirmed monkeypox infections in Hawaiʻi to date is six–all on the island of Oʻahu. The state Department of Health reports that it has established links between all of the diagnosed cases.
COVID-19 data trends in Hawaiʻi: monitoring variants, planning for the future
State health officials today say that while they are seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases, they are seeing notable deaths, which is a lagging indicator from the latest omicron surge. The department is also monitoring the BA.4 and BA.5 variants and reviewing recommendations for the upcoming school year.
Renewable energy projects on Maui to be discussed in July 14 virtual meeting
Hawaiian Electric will share and address community input about the third stage of renewable energy projects on Maui during a virtual community meeting on July 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Duke Kahanamoku documentary Waterman being shown on Hawaiian Airlines’ flights
The award-winning documentary Waterman, about the life of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, is now part of the video entertainment on Hawaiian Airlines’ transpacific flights.
June 30-July 6, 2022 COVID-19 update: 20 deaths, 4,381 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 4,381 new COVID-19 cases for the week of June 30 to July 6, 2022, which is 981 fewer cases than the previous week. There were 20 deaths.
2021-2022 Maui United Way “Live United” campaign raises just over $500,000
Maui United Way raised a total of just over $500,000 during this year’s “Live United” campaign, which will go toward 39 health and human services programs in Maui County.
Pukalani Terrace Center launching back-to-school drive and hosting a celebration
Pukalani Terrace Center, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs, is launching an inaugural back-to-school drive for Upcountry keiki now through July 16.
New law raises the age for kids to use a child passenger restraint in Hawaiʻi
If the child is seven years of age or older but less than 10 years of age, the person operating the motor vehicle shall be exempt from restraining the child in a child passenger restraint system with harness or booster seat that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards at the time of manufacture if the child is correctly restrained by a lap and shoulder seat belt assembly; provided that the child is over four feet and nine inches in height.
BREAKING: 33 acres of Hāna coastline now permanently protected at Mokae II
An additional 33 acres along the Hāna coast in East Maui is now permanently protected thanks to a decades-long, multi-partner effort.
Former Hawaiʻi Senator J. Kalani English sentenced to 40 months in federal prison
Senior United States District Judge Susan Oki Mollway today sentenced former Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English, to 40 months in federal prison. The 55 year old Maui resident was also ordered to pay a fine of $100,000.
Hawaiʻi Energy launches new residential rebates for energy-efficient installations
Hawaiʻi Energy has launched new rebates for residents who are investing in energy-efficient equipment and installations.
Maui Humane Society surpasses rabbit and guinea pig capacity
The shelter has surpassed capacity and temporary habitats have been built to accommodate the unforeseen increase in rabbits and guinea pigs.
Gov. Ige signs bills advancing Hawaiʻi’s clean energy economy
The bills signed into law relate to climate mitigation, energy efficiency, renewable portfolio standards, and zero emission vehicle fueling rebates.
Firefighters respond to nine fireworks related incidents over the Fourth of July holiday
The Maui Fire Department responded to nine incidents over the Fourth of July holiday which appear to be fireworks related, department officials said.
Hawaiʻi Youth Food Council seeking high school interns
The Hawai‘i Youth Food Council is seeking high school interns for the 2022-23 school year.
Chief Justice Ronald T.Y. Moon remembered as visionary leader, trailblazer
“Under his leadership, the Supreme Court decided landmark cases ranging from same sex marriage, to protecting native Hawaiian rights and the environment,” said Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald.
Hawaiian Airlines resumes Auckland service after two-plus years
Hawaiian Airlines this weekend resumed its three-times-weekly service between Auckland Airport and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, for the first time in two-plus years.
Maui Police Department to conduct Emergency Preparedness Training in Wailuku
Members of the Maui Police Department will be participating in an Emergency Preparedness Training on the Baldwin High School campus today, Tuesday, July 5, and Thursday, July 7, 2022, from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
