Maui News
In-person payments for Maui TAT suspended due to COVID-19 surge
The Maui County Transient Accommodations Tax payment window at the Maui County Service Center is closed until further notice because of the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases.
Maui County closes property tax payment windows amid COVID-19 surge
Maui County announced today that its real property tax payment windows at the Maui County Service Center in Kahului are closed until further notice amid the current COVID-19 surge. The news release listed other options for making payments.
Jan. 4, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 1,592 new cases in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 1,592 new cases today, including 87 cases on Maui, nine on Molokaʻi, and 11 on Lānaʻi.
Survey Begins on civilians affected by Navy water system contamination at JBPPH
A public health team will conduct a survey beginning today, Jan. 4, 2022 to investigate the potential health impacts on the civilian population affected by the contamination of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Water Distribution System.
UHMC Offers Free Nurse Aide Certification Program
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Office of Extended Learning & Workforce Development is seeking applicants for a Nurse Aide Certificate program being offered with full tuition sponsorship.
Clare E. Connors sworn in as US Attorney
As US Attorney, Connors is the top-ranking federal law enforcement official in the District of Hawaiʻi.
Quarantine Guidelines for Safe Travels Hawaiʻi Program Reduced to Align with CDC
In alignment with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the mandatory self-quarantine period for individuals arriving in the Hawaiian Islands who are not fully vaccinated or do not have a negative pre-travel test result has been reduced from 10 days to five days, effective yesterday, Jan. 3, 2022.
Maui firefighters respond to nine fires on New Year’s Eve and Day
The Maui Fire Department responded to nine fires over a 24 hour period between 8 a.m. on New Yearʻs Eve, Dec. 31, 2021 and 8 a.m. New Yearʻs Day, Jan. 1, 2022.
Maui police to conduct live exercise at Haʻikū Elementary, Jan. 4, 2022
The Maui Police Department hosts a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events presentation and live exercise on the Haʻikū Elementary School campus between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. The exercise is being conducted in conjunction with the Department of Education.
DOH New Year’s vaccine video draws fire before it’s pulled
Admitting it was not the state Department of Health’s “best work,” a spokesman today addressed a now-removed DOH promotional video that advocated vaccination over New Year’s resolutions such as eating healthy, exercising and saving money. “As soon as I saw it this morning, I thought, ‘Hey guys, let’s pull this,’ ” Brooks Baehr, DOH spokesman, told Maui Now this afternoon.
Water treatment disinfection to change for Upper Kula in attempt to clear E. coli
The Maui County Department of Water Supply will switch its water distribution disinfectant from chloramines to chlorine beginning Jan. 10 in an attempt to clear away trace amounts of E. coli from the Upper Kula water system.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 4.3 preliminary magnitude Kīlauea earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 4.3 (preliminary 4.1) magnitude earthquake located in the southwest rift zone of the Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island. The quake occurred at around 2:13 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.
Kalakupua Playground repairs, Jan. 17-22, 2022
Repairs to fencing and playground equipment at the Kalakupua Playground are scheduled from Jan. 17-22, 2022. The Department of Parks and Recreation reports that the playground will be closed during repairs.
13 arrested on Maui for impaired driving over the New Year’s holiday weekend
The Maui Police Department issued four citations and made 13 arrests for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant during the New Year’s holiday impaired driving enforcement campaign.
Red Cross of Hawaiʻi received $1.7 million in posthumous gifts from three estates
In 2021, the American Red Cross of Hawaiʻi received $1.7 million bequeathed by the estates of three donors, the largest contributions to the organization in many years.
Jan. 3, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 3,044 new cases in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 3,044 new cases today, including 273 cases on Maui, two on Molokaʻi, and six on Lānaʻi.
FDA expands use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster to include 12-15 year olds
The US Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine today to expand the use of a single booster dose to include use in individuals 12 through 15 years of age.
Next monthly siren and emergency alert system test Jan. 3 at 11:45 a.m.
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 3 at 11:45 am.
Maui launches free drive-through COVID-19 testing at War Memorial in Wailuku, Jan. 3-31
The County of Maui launches free drive-through COVID-19 testing six days a week beginning today, Jan. 3, at the War Memorial Stadium parking lot in Wailuku, and continuing through the end of the month.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Jan. 2, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Jan. 2, 2022. May they rest in peace.
