Maui News
Maui Parks Dept. modifies permit office operations during ongoing COVID-19 surge
The temporary closure was implemented out of an abundance of caution to limit community spread of COVID-19 and its highly contagious Omicron variant.
Maui County Real Property Assessment division is offering in-person service by appointment only
The Maui County Real Property Assessment Division modified its operations to offer in-person service only during the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases in Maui County and the State of Hawaiʻi.
Department of Planning offices to close for renovations, Jan. 6-7
The Maui County Planning Department closes its offices on the third floor of One Main Plaza, Suites 315 and 335, from Thursday, Jan. 6 to Friday, Jan. 7.
Transition from Pandemic to Endemic explained as Hawaiʻi’s COVID surge continues
“It’s 2022. This is the third calendar year that we’re dealing with COVID. And that might sound terrible and kind of depressing, but it actually can be viewed in an optimistic, positive way. And the reason for that is if you look across the history of mankind and respiratory pandemics, typically respiratory pandemics become endemic, meaning that we learn to live with them or coexist with these infections, about the third year. And this is now the third year,” said Dr. Mark Mugiishi, president and CEO of HMSA.
Chick-fil-A delays Maui opening, names Kahului operator
Chick-fil-A pushed back the tentative opening for its $3.87 million Kahului restaurant — the first of at least four locations slated for the Aloha State. Initially scheduled to open late spring, a news release today said the Central Maui restaurant is now set to open mid-2022. The release also announced the names of four operators chosen to helm the Hawaii restaurants. Sean Whaley, of San Bernardino, Calif., was named the franchise operator for Kahului.
Wailea Golf Club makes Golf Digest’s new list of best destinations for women
Golf Digest has bestowed two honors on the Wailea Golf Club and its learning center, the Wailea Golf Academy.
Hawaiʻi State Capitol remains closed amid COVID-19 surge
The Hawaiʻi State Capitol building remains closed to the public as a precaution amid an ongoing COVID-19 surge in cases across the state.
Maui’s Komoda Store & Bakery to be honored in Council Resolution for 105th anniversary
The resolution congratulates T Komoda Store & Bakery on its 105th anniversary, serving Maui since 1916.
Affordable federal internet program underway; 100,000 Hawaiʻi households may qualify
The Affordable Connectivity Program, which was created in response to COVID-19, took effect Jan. 1 and is designed to modify and extend the existing Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
Jan. 5, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 2,611 new cases in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 2,611 new cases today, including 303 on Maui, 33 on Molokaʻi, 18 on Lānaʻi.
In-person solid waste bill payment at One Main Plaza suspended amid COVID-19 surge
The County of Maui Solid Waste Division announced that its bill payment window on the second floor of the One Main Plaza building at 2200 Main Street, Wailuku, is closed until further notice because of the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases.
Mayor urges Maui residents and visitors to follow Health Dept. and CDC guidance
With Maui County averaging 226 new COVID-19 cases per day, in the last seven days, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is urging residents and visitors to follow state Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to keep safe and protect the County’s health care resources.
HDOT announces first port agreements for restart of cruise travel in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Harbors Division announced the execution of the first port agreements with Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines to formalize health and safety protocols for cruise line operations in the State of Hawaiʻi.
Kahului official: Airline delays, cancellations may persist for weeks
With flight cancellations from COVID-related staff shortages continuing across the country, Kahului Airport is seeing similar trends and officials predict it may persist for weeks.
ʻAi Hua food voucher program accepting applications from Native Hawaiians impacted by pandemic
The ‘Ai Hua food voucher program now is accepting applications from Native Hawaiians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Master plan project for West Maui Greenway to be introduced at virtual meeting Jan. 11
The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization will host its first virtual community meeting for 2022 to introduce the West Maui Greenway Master Plan project and learn about the public’s vision and goals for the proposed 25-mile multi-use trail.
Honoapiʻilani Traffic Update: Road OPEN
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now open in both directions. It was closed earlier this afternoon due to a single vehicle crash near McGregor Point at Mile 8. Motorists can expect significant delays as traffic resumes its normal flow.
Couple’s donation to Maui Health increases to $300,000 with matching challenge
Maui Health Foundation is the recipient of a $300,000 gift from Tom and Kathleen O’Gorman for the development of a Provider Wellness Program at Maui Health.
Teams deployed on Maui to assess private property damage from ‘Kona Low’ storm
Organized by the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, the teams are expected to visit different sites in Maui County than were viewed during a Dec. 20 assessment targeting damaged highways and other public property.
Pharmacy at Pukalani Terrace Foodland set to reopen after brief unanticipated closure
The reopening comes as good news to many who were awaiting prescription refills and who were in the dark about why the pharmacy closed suddenly.
