Maui News
Visitor dies after being found unresponsive in Kāʻanapali, Maui
A 52-year-old man from California died after apparently being pulled from waters unresponsive in Kāʻanapali, Maui Wednesday.
Kapalua mansion owner claims to fight ‘noise pollution’ in Cliff House controversy
Questions over shoreline access and public versus private jurisdiction have bubbled to the surface in a controversy that pits a wealthy blockchain entrepreneur against many who frequent popular swimming spot Cliff House in Kapalua. Maui shoreline activist Kai Nishiki via social media Wednesday alerted residents that neighboring mansion-owner Jonathan Yantis allegedly cut down the Cliff House ladder, erected misleading nature preserve signs about native birds and hired a private security officer to “harass” people about noise, drinking and music.
ACLU Hawaiʻi sues City, DOE, HPD officers over student arrest
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi and Caballero Law LLC filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court against the City and County of Honolulu, the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Education, and Honolulu Police Department for alleged federal civil rights violations.
Maui COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to 51
There are now 51 people hospitalized in Maui County with COVID-19 as of 9 a.m. on Jan. 27, 2022, marking a new record high since the start of the pandemic.
Entangled humpback whale freed of 140 feet of line and gear off Ukumehame, Maui
An entangled yearling humpback whale was freed of gear by a NOAA-led team of trained responders off Ukumehame, Maui on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2022.
US Postal Service hosting job fair Feb. 4 and 5 at Wailuku Post Office
The US Postal Service is hosting a two-day job fair Feb. 4 and 5 at the Wailuku Post Office with a goal of hiring 40 new employees as rural carrier associates and assistant rural carriers.
HCF welcomes Keoni Kuoha as Director of House Maui Initiative
As director of the House Maui Initiative, Keoni Kuoha will work to bring together nonprofit organizations, funders, homebuilders, government and communities to create affordable housing solutions on Maui.
Jan. 27, 2022 COVID-19 update: 2,380 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 10 deaths
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 2,380 new cases today, including 337 on Maui. There are also 10 new COVID-19 deaths reported today.
Kalei’s Lunchbox expands with new Maui Lani location
Kalei’s Lunchbox has expanded yet again, this time with a brick-and-mortar restaurant at the Maui Lani Shopping Center, anchored by Safeway in Wailuku. This brings to three, the total number of eateries the ʻohana owned business operates.
Residents: Lānaʻi gas reaches $6.39 a gallon on Monday
Gas prices on the island of Lānaʻi reportedly hit $6.39 on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, before dropping back down below the six dollar mark in recent days, according to residents.
Bipartisan Women’s Legislative Caucus reveals 2022 Hawaiʻi bill package
The 2022 legislative package of the bipartisan Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus includes eight bills with measures that cover gender equity, health care and public safety.
Lahaina fire results in $15,000 damage
Crews arrived on scene at 893 Kuhua Street to find a canopy-type shelter and miscellaneous items within, fully engulfed.
New COVID-19 emergency proclamation, adds cruise ships to Safe Travels Hawaiʻi
Governor David Ige has signed the latest COVID-19 emergency proclamation, keeping in place current COVID restrictions and officially adding cruise ship passengers to the list of travelers who must abide by Safe Travels Hawaiʻi requirements.
Kula Hospital Appoints New Medical Director, Dr. Kenneth Scott
Maui Health and Kula Hospital announced the appointment of Kenneth Scott Jr. DO, CMD as the Kula Hospital Medical Director, effective Jan. 17, 2022.
Hawaiian Electric to issue $2M in one-time bill credits to past-due customers
The Kōkua Fund Bill Credit Program will automatically provide a one-time credit of $90 to past-due balances for about 22,000 residential and business customers by Jan. 31.
Hawai’i Congressional Democrats defend EPA’s Clean Air Act authority in US Supreme Court case
Today, Hawai’i Sen. Mazie Hirono, Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Kai Kahele, along with 189 other congressional Democrats, submitted an amicus brief to support the EPA’s ability to regulate carbon dioxide emissions under the Clean Air Act in the Supreme Court case: West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
Hawaiʻi legislation would create board to manage Mauna Kea and limit astronomy development
Four state legislators introduced House Bill 2024 to create a nine-member board that would take over stewardship and management of the summit region of Mauna Kea from the University of Hawaiʻi, with a mandate to limit astronomy development.
Woman arrested by Sheriff Division, ending Tuesday’s two hour barricade on Oʻahu
A barricade situation in a Kailua neighborhood on Oʻahu came to an end on Tuesday morning, when Deputy Sheriffs successfully disarmed and arrested a female suspect.
Jan. 26, 2022 COVID-19 update: 2,050 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 3 deaths
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 2,050 new cases today. This comes following a record high of 6,252 new cases reported on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Cases since then have been trending down, but hospitalizations remain elevated.
Sculpture of Marianne Cope installed at UH Maui campus to inspire nurses
Sister Marianne Cope, who worked with Father Damien on Molokaʻi and was canonized several years ago, was Maui’s first nurse at Maui’s first hospital.
