Maui News
Boil Water Advisory lifted for all areas of Upcountry, Maui
The Department of Water Supply reports a boil water advisory has been lifted for all areas of Upcountry, Maui, after consecutive days of negative water sample results for trace amounts of E. coli bacteria.
New ‘Finders Free’ program launches Feb. 20 in honor of World Whale Day
The Finders Free program encourages ecotour passengers to exchange high-resolution whale fluke photos for a complimentary future excursion.
Keiki can learn about the ocean at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, starting Feb. 19
Kids can learn about marine animals, including humpback whales, Hawaiian green sea turtles and sharks, during the Maui Ocean Center’s Ocean Aloha series that will be at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center during Keiki Club, starting Feb. 19.
Mayor seeks public-private partnership to boost workforce housing in Waikapū
Waikapū Country Town is the County’s largest planned residential housing development in decades. Original plans called for 1,146 market-priced units and 287 residential workforce housing units, with the potential for 146 ʻohana units. If approved, Mayor Victorino’s proposal will increase the total number of residential workforce housing units to 500.
2022 Molokaʻi Hoe canoe race postponed due to pandemic; World Championship in Oʻahu replaces it
The O’ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association is postponing this year’s Moloka’i Hoe race due to the pandemic; in its place the club will host an Oʻahu-based World Championship Race.
Feb. 10, 2022 COVID-19 update: 6 deaths, 1,195 new infections in Hawaiʻi
In Maui County, the seven day average for new daily cases dropped to 102. The countyʻs test positivity rate is now 8.8%, and the statewide positivity rate is now 8.4%.
Opportunity for high school environmental and media clubs in Hawai’i
Ideal club candidates for the CCR Call to Action Program will have a passion for climate change action, video production and/or community action.
GoFundMe set up for Maui police recruit who suffered heat stroke
Alexa Jacobs reports that the woman was doing her physical day in the academy when her body temperature reached 107. An update indicates she was transported to a Level 1 trauma center on Oʻahu, and placed on a liver transplant list.
Plan to set standards for Maui encampment removals debated in committee
In the wake of a controversial encampment cleanup at ‘Amala Place in Kahului, a Maui County Council committee is considering a proposal that would set standards for houseless sweeps, cleanups, interventions and other such responses. Introduced by Council Member Gabe Johnson, the measure would set procedures for the removal and storage of property located in public places and would require that the county give people 45-day notices before removing encampments.
Missing Oʻahu man last seen at Maui’s Kahului Airport on Feb. 4, 2022
Police say 28-year-old Penny Schwenke of Oʻahu failed to show up for work on Feb. 9. He was last seen at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4 at Maui’s Kahului Airport.
Final EA published for Honokōwai Master Plan
The proposed Honokōwai Homestead Community Master Plan development seeks to create up to 356 single-family residential homesteads, 573 new multi-family Residential units, and 252 Subsistence Agriculture homestead lots on approximately 454 acres.
Makawao Cemetery plans to more than double in size
Maui Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a permit to allow Makawao Cemetery to more than double in size to help meet future burial demand.
Maui Now Seeks Reader Input for Survey: Booster Shot Requirements, Cruise Ships, Staff Shortages, Rising Costs
Maui Now is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of its readers about booster shot requirements, cruise ships, staff shortages, and rising costs.
Maui police recover $122K worth of drugs, a firearm, and $13K in cash in Lahaina
Maui police arrested two individuals and recovered a wide range of drugs worth an estimated $122,000 in street value, Maui Police Chief John Pelletier announced today.
Tree Poaching reported at Lelekea Beach in Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park
The National Park Service is requesting assistance in identifying anyone responsible for poaching trees at Lelekea Beach in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park.
What’s happening at the 16th annual Whale Tales event on Maui?
The 16th annual Whale Tales program on Maui will take place February through April, featuring international scientists, photographers and conservationists providing immersive virtual and in-person learning.
Hawai’i Sen. Schatz calls for President Biden to take steps to demilitarize the police
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) was part of a coalition of senators who sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to step up efforts to demilitarize the police.
Hawaiian Electric hits 38% renewable energy in 2021; Maui County at 50%
Maui County’s renewable energy production was up in 2021. But the percentage of renewable energy used for total utility sales decreased slightly to 50.2% in 2021 compared to 50.8% in 2020. This decrease was due to electric sales rising by 9% with the return of tourists following the pandemic shutdown.
Feb. 9, 2022 COVID-19 update: 7 deaths, 519 new infections in Hawaiʻi
As of 9 a.m. on Feb. 9, 2022, the latest data available, there are 22 people hospitalized in Maui County with COVID-19, dropping below both the 41 reported during the height of the delta surge in August 2021, and the previous omicron high of 56 reported on Jan. 28, 2022. This includes nine vaccinated (including one boosted), and 13 unvaccinated. Of the 22 COVID-19 hospitalizations, two are in the ICU (both unvaccinated), and one is on a ventilator (unvaccinated).
Governor extends disaster relief period for relief due to ‘kona low’ storm in December
Governor David Ige has issued a third proclamation related to a ‘kona low’ storm that hit Hawaiʻi in December 2021.
