Maui News
Maui Police Department Crime Laboratory ISO/IEC Accreditation
The MPD Crime Lab accreditation was granted in the fall of 2021, and is the final organization of the four counties in the state to achieve this exclusive status. The MPD Crime Laboratory is responsible for testing all of the seized drugs in the County of Maui.
Maui nonprofit Ka Hale A Ke Ola received $75,000 grant to help homeless people
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi awarded grants totaling $225,000 to support three front-line community organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, including a $75,000 grant to Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers on Maui.
Jan. 24, 2022 COVID-19 update: 2,660 new cases in Hawaiʻi; 38 Maui hospitalizations
There are 2,660 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi today, including 456 on Maui, 13 on Molokaʻi, and 16 on Lānaʻi.
There are now 38 people hospitalized in Maui County with COVID-19 (as of 9 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2022), dropping below the 41 reported during the height of the delta surge in August 2021, and the 44 reported on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022.
New federal infrastructure law provides clean energy opportunities for Hawaiʻi
With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed into law, Hawaiʻi Energy has identified specific clean energy opportunities for the state and local businesses.
Traffic Fatality: Maui Veterans Highway now OPEN
The Maui Veterans Highway is now OPEN in both directions. It was closed for more than three hours while police conducted an investigation into a traffic fatality. The crash was reported shortly before 8:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, near Mile 5. Details are forthcoming from Maui police.
Maui COVID-19 booster requirement takes effect today
Effective today, a COVID-19 booster shot is required for eligible individuals in order to be considered fully vaccinated in Maui County.
Hawaiʻi guest wins Fremont $1.1 Million Wheel of Fortune Jackpot
A lucky guest from Hawaiʻi kicked off the new year by hitting a more than $1.1 million jackpot at Boyd Gaming’s Fremont Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, playing IGT’s Wheel of Fortune® slots on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.
Bayer Hawaiʻi Science Education Fund Grant applications now accepted
Applications are now being accepted for the Bayer Hawaiʻi Science Education Fund. This Bayer Fund grant program is open to public schools serving students at the intermediate, high school and college grade levels on the islands of Oʻahu, Maui and Molokaʻi.
Molokaʻi, Maui, Oʻahu to receive $8M to improve harbors, support local economy
The funds will be used to support dredging, which removes sediment and other debris from the harbors’ shipping channels, and surveying, which gathers the necessary information to keep waterways properly maintained.
Haʻikū Community Association hosts virtual town hall, Jan. 26
Haʻikū Community Association hosts a virtual town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022.
Charter Commission to review proposed amendments, public testimony encouraged
The commission passed 85 charter amendment proposals which have been condensed into 40 ballot proposals and related ballot questions for the commission’s further consideration.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Jan. 23, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Jan. 23, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Jan. 23, 2022 COVID-19 update: 3,167 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 4 deaths
There are 3,167 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi today, including 493 on Maui, 10 on Molokaʻi, and 11 on Lānaʻi. The state Department of Health reports four new COVID-19 deaths today.
Scholarship applications available for Lahainaluna seniors and alumni
Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s Scholarship Committee announced that a total of $40,000 in scholarships is available to Lahainaluna High School seniors and alumni for the 2022-2023 school year.
Environmental Caucus priorities include emissions reduction, sustainable ag, Red Hill
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Environmental Legislative Caucus is entering its third year with policy proposals that aim to address the state’s pressing environmental issues.
Local artist spreads joy via free public murals in Lahaina
Experienced artists Cynthia Monteleone of Nāpili and Zoe Leroy of Kahana are donating time and material to create public murals on walls outside homes off Lahainaluna Road. “The joy is spreading contagiously to others,” Monteleone said. “That’s why I’m doing this. It’s not for me and it’s definite not for the money — it’s for the community.”
Former UH legend Timmy Chang named head coach
Former University of Hawaiʻi quarterback, Timmy Chang, is the schoolʻs new head football coach, Athletics Director David Matlin announced on Saturday.
Additional $2.5M to aid Tonga in aftermath of destructive volcanic eruption
Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced that the US State Department’s Agency for International Development is providing an additional $2.5 million in critical assistance to the Kingdom of Tonga in the aftermath of the destructive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano.
Construction Industry of Maui helps to rebuild local playground
The Construction Industry of Maui donated nearly $40,000 worth of skilled labor, equipment and materials for the restoration of the Kalakupua Playground at Giggle Hill in Haʻikū’s, 4th Marine Division Park.
Humpback whale sanctuary Advisory Council hosts virtual meeting, Jan. 28
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary advisory council will meet virtually on Friday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
