Maui News
June 16-22, 2022 COVID-19 update: 15 deaths and 5,482 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 5,482 new COVID-19 cases for the week of June 16-22, 2022, which is 1,717 fewer cases than the previous week. There were 15 deaths.
Man struck while crossing Hāna Highway on May 26 dies of his injuries at Oʻahu hospital
Jason Walsh, who was struck by a car May 26 while crossing Hāna Highway on foot in Kahului, has died of his injuries while at Kaiser Moanalua Hospital on Oʻahu, the Maui Police Department reported today.
Maui police seek public help to find missing person Kainalu Higbee
The Maui Police Department is requesting assistance from the public for an on-going investigation to find missing person Kainalu Higbee, who was last seen May 7 in the Lahaina area.
Maui Humane Society holding open houses about fostering dogs, cats and critters
The Maui Humane Society is participating in the nationwide Foster Open House on June 25 for dogs, puppies and Wins of Aloha and June 26 for cats, kittens and critters.
Two small brush fires along Haleakalā Highway quickly put out Wednesday morning
On Wednesday morning, Maui fire-fighting crews quickly extinguished two small simultaneous brush fires along Haleakalā Highway on the south bound (mauka) side, according to a news release from the County of Maui Department of Fire & Public Safety.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands receives record $22.3 million federal grant
Today, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it has allocated $22.3 million in Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant funding to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
US Sen. Hirono calls on TSA to address inconsistent breastmilk and formula screening at airport checkpoints
US Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led 12 of their colleagues in calling on the Transportation Security Administration to address inconsistent implementation of the 3-1-1 Liquids Rule Exemption travel policy for breastmilk and formula at airport security checkpoints.
Hawaiʻi Pacific University and former Hawaiʻi governor establish leadership scholarship
Hawai‘i Pacific University and former Hawaiʻi Gov. Linda Lingle established a scholarship for students who show potential to become exceptional leaders.
Female farmers in Hāna discuss their journeys tonight on free Zoom presentation
Four female farmers discuss their journeys with farming in the remote town of Hāna during a free online presentation June 22 by the Hāna Chapter of Hawai’i Farmers Union United.
PBS’ Changing Seas featuring humpback whales and their marine sanctuary in Hawaiʻi
Two programs on PBS South Florida’s “Changing Seas” will premiere June 22, featuring humpback whales and the Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
Hawaiʻi bottomfish fishery plays minor role in whitetips’ survival, scientific group says
A scientific committee has agreed with a draft opinion that the oceanic whitetip shark is in “no jeopardy” in bottomfish fisheries in several regulated U.S. ocean regions, including Hawaiʻi. Oceanic whitetip sharks are top predators and play a critical role in the ecosystem by maintaining the population of species below them in the food chain.
Pedestrian who died after being struck by two vehicles in Kahului identified by police
Police identified today the pedestrian who died after being struck by two vehicles Friday night in Kahului as Ruben Kaaihue, 34, of Wailuku.
Police arrest Kula man, 54, in connection with Kanaio murder
Maui Police today arrested a 54-year-old Kula man in connection with the murder of a 42-year-old Kula woman on Sunday, according to a news release.
Hāna Arts receives $4,600 grant for ʻohana-uniting holiday events in East Maui
Hāna Arts has been awarded a $4,600 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to hold holiday events to unite East Maui ‘ohana.
Hawaiʻi’s first case of rabbit disease found on Maui farm; quarantine ordered
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Hawai`i Department of Agriculture confirmed rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus, type 2 (RHDV2) in a 4- to 5-year-old neutered male rabbit on a farm in Kula. Although fatal to rabbits, RHDV2 cannot be transmitted from animals to humans and does not impact human health.
DLNR’s new Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands leader announced
A 17-year veteran of the state Department of Land and Natural Resourcesʻ Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands (OCCL), Michael Cain has been promoted to the office’s administrator, a news release said.
Partners in Development Foundation appoints four people to all Native Hawaiian board
Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit Partners in Development Foundation appointed four community leaders to the all Native Hawaiian board of directors: Kawena Beaupre, Scott Seu, Pastor Elwin Ahu and Summer H. Kaiawe.
Gov. Ige appoints Bruce Voss to lead Hawaiʻi Board of Education
Gov. David Ige has appointed Bruce Voss as chairperson of the Hawaiʻi Board of Education. Voss has served on the BOE since July 1, 2016, and served as chair of the board’s Finance and Infrastructure Committee.
MPD emergency preparedness training in Lahaina today and Thursday
Residents should expect to see an influx of emergency response vehicles and officers on the campus. As part of the training, loud noises may occur.
Menstrual equity bill signed into law so students can receive free products
The measure requires the state Department of Education to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all public-school campuses.
