Maui News
Who did Gov. Ige nominate for the state Board of Land and Natural Resources?
Gov. David Ige nominated an active Maui volunteer, a Hawai‘i Island engineer, a Kauaʻi real estate leader, a cultural museum vice president and a climate change small business owner to serve on the seven-person state Board of Land and Natural Resources. All five nominations are subject to Senate confirmation.
Maui Health Career Fair features both clinical and non-clinical healthcare careers
Maui Health hosts its first career fair of 2022 on Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului.
Maui Brown Water Advisory from South Kīhei to Mākena
A brown water advisory is in effect for Maui waters from South Kīhei to Mākena.
World Whale Day celebration Feb. 20 at Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center is offering a variety of activities to learn more about Hawaiʻi’s humpback whales during its 2022 World Whale Day celebration on Sunday, Feb. 20.
Three mules retiring from work at Haleakalā after combined 30 years of service
During their time together, their human co-worker Anne-Marie and the mules (Justine, Lōkahi, and Ricki) helped to preserve and protect more than 30 miles of trails and numerous facilities throughout Haleakalā National Park.
Feb. 17, 2022 COVID-19 update: 16 deaths, 650 new infections in Hawaiʻi
Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 1,290, with 16 new deaths reported today, including: 13 on Oʻahu, and three in Maui County.
Water main repair work in Olinda
The Department of Water Supply will repair a main waterline repair in Olinda that will result in the closure of a portion of Olinda Road from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today, Feb. 17, 2022.
Maui Police Chief Pelletier highlights first 60 days in office, says morale is good
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier discussed his first 60 days in office during Wednesday’s regularly scheduled Police Commission meeting, summarizing what is being done, and the upcoming plans he has for the department.
Visitor suffers life-threatening injuries in bicycle crash on Makawao Avenue, Maui
A 57-year-old woman from Cedar Rapids, Iowa suffered life-threatening injuries when she lost control of the bicycle she was operating and collided head-on into a vehicle on Makawao Avenue.
MPD: Theft suspect gets into head-on crash; then struck by pickup while evading police
Maui police arrested a man who allegedly stole a vehicle and got into a head-on crash that forced the closure of the Maui Veterans Highway early Tuesday morning. The man is also accused of striking a responding officer in the face, and running into traffic in an attempt to evade police, where he was then struck by an oncoming vehicle.
Maui hospital has “longest, most sustained” high census, not related to COVID-19
Despite dropping COVID-19 case counts, Maui Memorial Medical Center continues to experience its “longest and most sustained” high census, according to a spokesperson with Maui Health.
Hazmat incident at Walmart in Kahului
The Walmart store in Kahului was evacuated on Wednesday morning when fumes from a floor sealing product released a respiratory irritant into the air.
Green: Most mandates may be lifted soon; county rules should be consistent
Lt. Gov. Josh Green told Maui Now in an exclusive interview today that state officials are “hopeful and cautiously optimistic” that most COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted by the end of next month. Maui County Managing Director Sandy Baz, meanwhile, said the Safe Travels program may be eliminated in the next month or two, adding that nothing has been set in stone.
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives takes action in response to recent bribery charges
The House of Representatives is taking the several actions to address the recent bribery charges brought against two former Hawaiʻi lawmakers.
Preliminary work announced for Kahekili Highway slope repair project
Topographic survey work and drilling of soil test borings for the Kahekili Highway slope repair project is now scheduled for Feb. 28 through March 9, 2022, in Kahakuloa.
Water Department reopens in-person bill payment window at Kalana O Maui
The Department of Water Supply has reopened its bill payment window on the fifth floor of the Kalana O Maui Building, effective today.
Two Maui students nominated by Sen. Schatz for US military service academies
US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi announced his 42 nominations for the class of 2026, including two students from Maui, to attend one of the military service academies: Air Force Academy, West Point, Naval Academy and Merchant Marine Academy.
50 female entrepreneurs gather for 2nd annual Maui Womanspiration
Fifty female entrepreneurs gathered recently for the 2nd annual Maui Womanspiration, a networking event held at the home of retired business owner Leona Rocha Wilson in Wailuku Heights.
Southwest sale today: $79 one-way tickets from Maui to California
Southwest Airlines launched a special sale with one-way fares of $79 from Maui to several cities in California. Travel must take place by May 18 and be purchased by 7:59 p.m. today, Feb. 16.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 6.6 Fiji earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary 6.6 magnitude earthquake reported at 10:21 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, South of the Fiji Islands.
