Maui News
Update: DLNR encourages respect after rock throwing incident at culturally sacred site
While it appears she has removed her social media postings, one woman got the attention of conservation managers and law enforcement, after posting photos of large rocks being thrown into Lake Waiau.
Sen. DeCoite addresses growing COVID-19 case count on Molokaʻi
Senator Lynn DeCoite is urging residents of Molokaʻi to take proper precautions against COVID-19 amid increased case counts on the island.
Officials stop mongoose from Kauaʻi harbor escape
A live mongoose was caught by officials this morning at Nāwiliwili Harbor on Kauaʻi — one of the last remaining Hawaiian Islands where mongooses are not established.
Maui County to distribute thousands of take-home COVID-19 test kits
The County of Maui will distribute a few thousand BinaxNOW self-test kits for free, beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, while supplies last, at the War Memorial Gymnasium parking lot in Wailuku.
Update: Teen driver succumbs to injuries from vehicle crash in Lahaina
Maui police say a 17-year-old male driver that was involved in a traffic accident early Monday morning in Lahaina, has succumbed to his injuries and died.
Sen. Schatz urges Hawaiʻi to stop interruptions of learning in K-12
US Sen. Brian Schatz called on the Hawai‘i Department of Education and the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools to adopt, as feasible, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “test-to-stay” guidance, which allows students to stay in school if they are exposed to COVID-19, reducing time away from school and stopping learning loss.
Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool to close for half day on Dec. 29
The Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 29, 2021, for the physical swim test for the recruitment of pool guard trainees, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The facility will be open from noon to 4 p.m. that day for lap and recreational swimming.
Many UH classes to move online for first two weeks of spring semester
The 10 campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi will temporarily move many spring 2022 in-person courses to an online delivery for the first two weeks of the semester because of the current Omicron surge of COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi, UH announced today.
Dec. 28, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 824 new cases in Hawaiʻi
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily was 93, with a 9.0% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is +438% from Dec. 13-26, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 55.6 newly reported cases per day over a seven day period.
DLNR issues warning to prevent Christmas tree bonfires at Kāne’ohe Bay sandbar
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is issuing a proactive warning in advance of any rumored plans for illegal Christmas tree bonfires at Ahu O Laka (Kāne’ohe Bay sandbar).
Two public aerial fireworks displays in Maui County for New Year’s Eve
There are two public aerial fireworks displays planned in Maui County to ring in the New Year–in South Maui from a barge offshore of the Grand Wailea Resort, and at the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi from the laydown area at 1 Mānele Bay Road.
Residents plan legal action to halt controversial Kā‘anapali Beach restoration plan
West Maui residents said they are pursuing legal action and other measures to halt a beach restoration plan at Kāʻanapali Beach that they say is riddled with negative environmental and cultural impacts.
Maui Health monitoring potential for increased hospitalizations
Maui Health leadership continues to monitor the rise in community spread of COVID-19 and the potential for increased hospitalizations amid a surge in cases across the state.
CDC recommends shortened isolation and quarantine for COVID-19 infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today issued an announcement saying it is shortening the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to 5 days, if asymptomatic, followed by five days of wearing a mask when around others.
Mayor: ʻNo-showsʻ leave COVID-19 test gaps
“Individuals who do not show up for scheduled appointments deny a testing opportunity for someone else,” said Mayor Victorino.
South Kīhei Road traffic detour, Dec. 28-29
Traffic will be detoured on a portion of South Kīhei Road–between Ohukai Road and Kaonoulu Street–from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 and 29, 2021, according to the Department of Public Works Wailuku Highways Division.
Update: Maui teen hospitalized with life threatening injuries from single vehicle crash in Lahaina
A Maui teen sustained life threatening injuries from a single vehicle crash reported overnight in West Maui.
Dec. 27, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 1,384 new cases in Hawaiʻi
The DOH is reporting a COVID-19 count of 1,384 today, including 71 on Maui and two on Molokaʻi. The latest data represents a total of 13,966 “active” cases statewide over two week, surpassing the Delta peak of 11,500.
Maui Parks and Recreation Summer & 2022 Season Tri-Annual Permits due Jan. 1-7
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will accept applications for Summer 2022 Tri-Annual Permits from Jan. 1 to Jan. 7, 2022, for leagues, schools and recreational programs.
Maui County Residents Among Most Generous Givers in Hawaiʻi, Study Shows
Maui County residents ranked among the most generous counties in the state, just behind Honolulu County residents in their charitable donations for 2021
