Maui News

Maui police are investigating the death of a Kīhei woman who was reported as unresponsive on a dive boat Sunday afternoon.

A Hawaiʻi nonprofit that partners with Cornell University to help high school students prepare for the workforce looks for sponsors for the spring semester, after experiencing a record number of certifications this fall.

Although the recent retirement of long-time staff has changed the scope of available services, the division continues to assist migrants applying for benefits who do not require legal advice, including those from the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau.

The state Department of Transportation is working on several road projects that will result in lane closures through Dec. 24, 2021.

A virtual community meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, to gather public input on the formation of the new Department of Agriculture.In 2020, Maui County voters approved a Charter amendment to establish a Department of Agriculture in the County of Maui. The chapter for the new department is effective July 1, 2022.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is investigating 30 COVID-19 cases among patrons and employees of The Republik nightclub. All 30 individuals were at the nightclub for concerts on Dec. 10 or 11. There were between 900 and 1,000 people at the nightclub each night.

Crews with the Maui Department of Water Supply will replace fire hydrants on Olinda Road and Baldwin Avenue in Makawao on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021 between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

There were 972 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 877 on Oʻahu and 38 on Maui. There were two additional COVID-19 deaths today including one each on Maui and Kauaʻi. The latest data represents a total of 4,237 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. Maui County’s seven day average of cases peaked at 57.6 per 100,000 on Aug. 25, and has been on a steady decline since the beginning of September. Today’s seven day average on Maui is 12.6 cases per 100,000.

Maui Obituaries for the week ending Dec. 19, 2021. May they rest in peace.

The green grass of Lahaina’s Campbell Park turned into a snow zone on Saturday night to the delight of hundreds of kids. Sponsored by Lahaina Restoration Foundation, the snow zone was made with 5,000 pounds of flaked ice.  

The event featured island dignitaries, holiday music, Christmas carolers, holiday decorations and a free treat bag. In the first hour of the event, approximately 155 cars and more than 500 people came through the Christmas Drive-Thru.

The Youth Council is intended to ensure the voices of young people “are heard in County government on important issues with long-term effects.”

World’s Oldest Banded Wild Bird Returns to Midway Atoll in Time for her 70th Birthday. It is estimated that Wisdom has laid between 30-36 eggs in her lifetime.

The donation will enable continued education, clinical learning, and license renewals for active and clinical nurses in the Maui Health System and students in the University of Hawai‘i at Maui College nursing program.

The Amazon-style distribution system for Maui farmers and ranchers seeks to provide fresh produce, meats, eggs and dairy mostly Grown by the Native Community.

There were 707 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 622 on Oʻahu. Statewide, there were 41 people hospitalized with COVID-19 on Friday, including one on Maui.

Maui Health employees on Maui and Lānaʻi helped spread holiday cheer this year to more than 40 Maui County families in need through Maui Family Support Services’ Adopt-A-Family program.

Long before they decided to open their popular Satrang food truck in Haʻikū Marketplace, Harpreet and her husband Jason Murthi would play a little food game. “I love to cook and I would ask, ‘hey, would you pay for this,’” she said referring to recipes she would experiment with. Years later, the answer from both locals and visitors is a resounding “yes.”

After three full days of searching, the Maui Fire Department suspended its search for a missing snorkeler who was last seen on Tuesday afternoon in waters off of Mākena in South Maui.

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