Maui News

“In light of the incredible demands that the pandemic has imposed upon our caregivers, it was of utmost importance for us to recognize our Guardian Angels in a way that truly honored their unbelievable sacrifices and service to their patients and our community,” said Melinda Sweany, Maui Health Chief Development Officer.

In addressing the department directly, Chief Pelletier thanked members for their service saying, “Please know this: I will do everything in my power each and every day to make sure you have everything you need, that you are safe, (and) that you are protected. I will make sure I am your voice when you need it. I will hold you when you need it. I will be there to comfort, to guide you, to protect you, to help you. I will never ever ask you to do anything I will not do myself. I will go to the gates of hell and kick the devil in the teeth with you. God bless you for all that you do.”

To donate, bring your non-perishable dry goods, canned goods or monetary donations to participating retailers. Virtual donations can also accepted online at Maui Food Bank.

The State of Hawaiʻi is using $5 million in federal funding to support a new Green Job Youth Corps with 130 new positions designed to help both the environment and the economy. Applications are due Jan. 7.

Hawai‘i airports are set to receive nearly $50 million to improve infrastructure and safety. The funding includes $11.7 million for airports specifically in Maui County. US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced the new federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The new funding will help support airport infrastructure projects that improve safety and operations efficiency, cut […]

A 53-year-old male visitor was pulled unresponsive from waters off Kāʻanapali in West Maui on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 14, 2021. Maui Fire Department crews responded to the beach area fronting 104 Kāʻanapali Shores Place for a report of a possible drowning. The incident was reported at around 3:35 p.m. Crews from Ladder 3 out of […]

Of today’s 282 cases, there were 223 cases identified as confirmed, and +59 probable cases were added to the count.  The confirmed cases included: 188 on O‘ahu (+42 probable); two on Hawai‘i Island (+3 probable); 14 on Maui (+14 probable); 13 on Kaua‘i; two on Moloka‘i; and four Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.

The COVID-19 mission for some 500 Hawai‘i National Guardsmen will end on Friday.  

Maui’s new police Chief, John Pelletier gets sworn in today alongside Deputy Chief Charles Hank III. 

The search by land and sea continues for a missing snorkeler in waters off of South Maui, south of the Fairmont Kea Lani hotel and makai of Mākena Road.

Sentry Insurance Foundation has donated $100,000 to Maui United Way for the Kaukau 4 Keiki winter program, which will go toward the purchase of food, distribution, and administration efforts to run the program on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.

Maui County continues to offer residents resources to assist with recovery from recent flooding from torrential rains.

The County of Maui’s free COVID-19 testing schedule will be modified for the holiday season, except in Kīhei. Testing sites will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday and Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, for New Year’s Day. After Jan. 2, 2022, free testing will resume the normal schedule (Monday/Saturday in Lahaina, Tuesday/Thursday in Kīhei, and Wednesday/Saturday in Kahului).

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation notifies the public of full closures on Hāna Highway (Route 360) in both directions at the Nāʻiliʻilihāʻele Bridge (Mile Post 6.2) and Kaʻaiea Bridge (Mile Post 8.6) on Sunday night, Dec. 19, through Thursday morning, Dec. 23, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., nightly, for bridge work.

From live music, to local pop-up shops, and pictures with Santa, there’s a host of activities planned at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center this holiday season. The holiday lineup for the month features special events, entertainment, giving opportunities, and local pop-up shops.

The US Senate passed the bipartisan Better Cybercrime Metrics Act, legislation authored by Hawaiʻi Sen. Brian Schatz that would help fight cybercrime and help keep people safe from online scams.

The Hāna Highway is closed between Mile 47 and 48 due to a utility pole blocking both lanes of the roadway in the Puʻuiki area of East Maui.

The deadline is Dec. 15 for Maui County small farmers to apply for the Agricultural Micro Grant Program 2.0, which offers up to $25,000 in grants and is administered by Maui Economic Opportunity.

The Hawaiʻi Adaptive Surf Team placed fifth in the world at the 2021 Pismo Beach ISA World Para Surfing Championships, with 38-year-old Aaron Paulk of Makawao taking third in the menʻs Visually Impaired 2 Division.

A total of 391 health care providers in Hawai‘i will receive a combined $36,994,939 in federal funding to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue providing health care for families across the state.