Maui News
Boil Water Advisory extended to Lepelepe, Mālamahale and Malia Uli places
The Maui County Department of Water Supply has extended the Upcountry boil water advisory to Lepelepe Place, Mālamahale Place and Malia Uli Place, according to an updated issued on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 30, 2021. The department recommends residents boil water for at least a minute before consumption as a precaution against possible bacteria in tap water.
Hawaiʻi gas prices remain flat but high leading up to New Year’s Day
Hawaiʻi’s average gas prices have remained level in most regions during the run up to New Year’s Day, with the average price in Kahului at $4.51 a gallon for regular unleaded.
Shark fishing in Hawaiʻi is banned starting on Jan. 1, 2022
Beginning on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, it will be illegal to knowingly capture, entangle, or kill any species of shark in State marine waters.
State of Hawaiʻi reports surge in work-related fatalities in 2021
To date in 2021, there have been seven fatalities and 23 major incidents (unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic) in the workplace, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced today.
Maui County mandates booster to be considered ‘fully vaccinated’
County Managing Director Sandy Baz told Maui Now that he anticipates boosters will be part of the county’s emergency health rules each time they’re updated.
Maui police to conduct fireworks enforcement during New Year’s weekend
“If it’s illegal fireworks, it’s a Class C felony [and] it’s a $2,000 fine,” said Chief Pelletier, calling it a public safety issue. “Though you may think it’s harmless to fire something off, people lose limbs, we know people burn down houses, and it’s usually the innocent person who is affected.”
Dec. 30, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 3,484 new cases in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 3,484 new cases today, surpassing the previous record for daily new cases of 2,205 reported on Sunday, Dec. 26. Todayʻs count includes 334 cases on Maui, 242 on Hawaiʻi Island, 147 on Kauaʻi, 21 on Molokaʻi, one on Lānaʻi, and 59 out of state, as the Omicron surge continues.
202,000 visitors to Maui in November 2021, 30,000 fewer than pre-pandemic 2019
In November 2021, 202,246 visitors to Maui spent $352 million, which was 6.8% less than the $378 million spent by the 232,330 tourists in pre-pandemic November 2019.
Wailea Community Association has contributed $18,000 to UH Maui College’s nursing students
The Wailea Community Association has contributed more than $18,000 over the past two years to the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College to support all students in the nursing program.
Maui community donated 1,800 Christmas gifts to keiki in need
More than 1,800 gifts were distributed to keiki in need in Maui County through the 7th annual Holiday Toy Drive by Maui United Way and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center, with sponsorship from Pacific Media Group, owner of Maui Now.
Update: Drive-through COVID-19 testing offered at Mauliola Pharmacy
Free drive-through testing for COVID-19 will be offered at the Mauliola Pharmacy from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday. No appointment or pre-registration is needed.
Mauiʻs plastic disposable foodware ban is postponed to March 1
Mayor Michael Victorino signed an emergency proclamation on Wednesday that suspends the effective date of the Maui County Disposable Foodware Ordinance until March 1, 2022.
Hundreds wait for hours for free take-home test from County of Maui
With some people waiting about three hours, hundreds of vehicles spilled out of War Memorial Gymnasium as people grabbed free COVID-19 test kits being distributed by County of Maui staff in Wailuku on Wednesday afternoon.
Maui Health updates visitor policy amid “rapid rise” in COVID-19 cases
Maui Health’s Emergency Operations Center team is updating its visitor policy effective today, due to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in the community.
Hawaiʻi follows CDC recommendations, shortens state’s isolation, quarantine policy
The Hawai‘i Department of Health today announced it is revising the state’s COVID-19 isolation and quarantine policies to closely align with recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These changes are effective Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 for all DOH directed isolation and quarantine.
Update: Naʻalae Road added back to Boil Water Advisory list
Residents of Naʻalae Road were added back to the County of Maui’s Boil Water Advisory list today, Dec 29, 2021. The area was previously removed from the list, but was added back today because the department is conducting maintenance in the area, replacing standpipes, and flushing lines.
Makawao structure fire results in $9,500 in damage
A 79-year-old man was treated for smoke inhalation and released at the scene of a small structure fire in Makawao on Tuesday morning.
Dec. 29, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 1,561 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 3 deaths
Maui County’s seven day average of cases is now 61.3 cases per 100,000, surpassing the Delta peak of 57.6 per 100,000 reported on Aug. 25.
Kahana Nui Bridge Replacement, through September 2022
Goodfellow Bros. LLC performs construction along Lower Honoapiʻilani Road for the reconstruction of the Kahana Nui Bridge and underground utility installation. Work will occur approximately from Jan. 3 to September 2022.
Illinois Man Pulled Unresponsive from Waters in Wailea, Maui
A 74-year-old man from Lake Forest, Illinois, was pulled unresponsive from waters in Wailea on Tuesday afternoon.
