Maui News
Maui County’s first ‘safe sleeping zone’ may be at J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku
A pilot project that allows houseless residents to sleep overnight in their vehicles in county lots could begin as early as October, and the first “safe sleeping zone” may be established at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku, according to an announcement today.
New images of the Sun released from Maui’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope
The new images contain the highest resolution imagery ever taken of the Sun’s chromosphere, with the world’s most powerful solar telescope.
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County of Maui successfully issues $60.87M in GO Bonds at average interest rate of 2.85%
The County of Maui has successfully issued $60.87 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, at an average interest rate of 2.85%, Mayor Michael Victorino announced.
New population of invasive little fire ants discovered in Haʻikū
A new population of the invasive little fire ants has been discovered in Haʻikū. The MISC team estimates the infestation to include approximately four-to-six acres and will finish mapping its extent before beginning control treatments.
Commission declines to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Maui Police Chief Pelletier
The Maui police commission has declined to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Maui Police Chief John Pelletier. The unanimous decision was announced following executive session during a special meeting on Wednesday in which members reviewed three complaints alleging violations of policy and procedure. Chair Frank De Rego said independent third party investigators were retained to fully […]
Power knocked out for 2,000 customers in Wailuku
An estimated 2,000 customers are without power this morning in Wailuku. The outage was first reported at around 5:40 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Crews from Hawaiian Electric are investigating the cause.
Bill to lower Maui County affordable housing sales guidelines narrowly advances in council
Despite opposition from developers, a plan that promises to make affordable homes more affordable moved one step closer to reality at Maui County Council recently.
4.2 Hawaiʻi Island earthquake part of seismic swarm under the Pāhala area
There was no tsunami threat from a 4.2 magnitude earthquake reported overnight in the Pāhala area of the Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island. The quake occurred at 2:04 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, about 6 miles ENE of Pāhala, at a depth of 21 miles below sea level.
Maui police make seven DUI arrests over Labor Day weekend
Maui Police arrested seven motorists for operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant during a Labor Day holiday weekend enforcement effort.
Pellet gun recovered from Maui teen aboard a school bus
Officers conducted a traffic stop and detained a 15-year-old boy. Police say investigators with the Juvenile Crime Prevention Division recovered a pellet gun and 1.35 grams of marijuana from the teen who was on a school bus in Kahului.
Maui Council committee to consider Energy Conservation Code amendments
At the meeting on Sept. 14, members will consider changes to “allow flexibility for innovative approaches and techniques to effectively use energy.”
Deadline nears for Senior Fair vendor and candidate applications
The Senior Fair is an opportunity for businesses and other community organizations to share information important to kupuna, promote a product or service or sell food or other items. Some senior clubs use this event as a fundraiser.
New children’s exhibit in the works at Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku
Imua Family Services is working with The Doseum Design Studios team from Texas to create a new childrenʻs exhibit at the Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku.
Do you need help enrolling in Medicare? Free guidance is available
Free guidance to enroll in Medicare is available with the Hawaiʻi State Executive Office on Aging and state Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Sept. 1-7, 2022 COVID-19 update: 11 deaths, 1,215 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,215 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Sept. 1-7, 2022, which is 562 less cases than the previous week. There were 11 new COVID-19 deaths reported this week in Hawaiʻi.
Kauaʻi mosquito survey teams are at the forefront of battling avian malaria
On Kaua‘i, Maui, and Hawai‘i Island, mosquito trapping surveys now have a sense of urgency, with three species of honeycreepers (‘akikiki, ‘akeke‘e, kiwikiu) on the precipice of extinction in the wild in under five years.
Poi-luscious dessert at West Maui pop-up, Saturday
The pop-up features a unique dessert incorporating the farm’s homegrown/processed paʻi ʻai (pounded, undiluted taro). Chang Farms also markets its homegrown loofah sponges and homemade soaps via Project MAHIʻAI.
Volunteers sought for community emergency response team in Maui County
Volunteers in Maui County are sought for the Community Emergency Response Team, a national program designed by the FEMA and run by the Maui Emergency Management Agency.
House fire in Hāna guts Keanini Drive home, six people displaced
An elderly resident who was home at the time of the fire, was extricated by neighbors and family members prior to the arrival of Maui Fire Department personnel. Fire officials say one person was injured, suffering burns to their face and arm, while extricating an elderly female resident from the fire.
Hawaiʻi residents to start receiving tax refunds next week
Taxpayers who earn less than $100,000/year, or couples earning less than $200,000/year will receive $300 each (including dependents, so a family of four would receive $1,200).
