Maui News
Water Shutdown Planned on West Kuiaha Road, Dec. 15-16
A portion of homes on West Kuiaha Rd. from Kaupakalua Road down through Haʻikū Road will have their water shut-off from approximately 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each day.
Charter Commission Adopts Proposals for Department of Human Concerns, Bilingual Government and More
A year of proposals to amend Maui County’s charter, which must be submitted by Feb. 18, 2022, was built upon this Thursday as Maui voters prepare for the 2022 election.
Kula Forest Storm Assessment Shows Hundreds of Trees Flattened in Storm
John Niezman, a DOFAW invasive species technician said, “During my time with DOFAW, along Polipoli Spring Road, this is the worst damage I’ve seen with so many trees down and a lot of culverts blocked.”
Dec. 11, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 189 New Cases, 8 Deaths
Of today’s 189 cases, there were 159 cases identified as confirmed, and +30 probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 115 on O‘ahu (+19 probable); eight on Hawai‘i Island (+2 probable); 10 on Maui (+7 probable); 15 on Kaua‘i; seven on Moloka‘i; and four Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+2 probable).
Komoda Bakery Brings More Than a Century of Sweetness to Makawao
To tell the story of the Komoda Store and Bakery is in many ways to tell a tale of more than a century of family, work, ambition and erudition in Makawao. Of immigrants and achievement, of consistent and delicious products lovingly made…
12 Omicron Variant Cases Confirmed in Hawai‘i, All on O‘ahu
“I think there’s a real sense of fatigue out there in the public that people feel done with it, but unfortunately, the virus is not done with us,” said Dr. Sarah Kemble.
Live Music Returns to Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center with Ekolu at Kama‘āina Nights
“With COVID restrictions lifted, we are thrilled to be able gather once again and bring live music back to center stage for our community to enjoy safely.”
DOH Issues Cease & Desist, Levies $58,000 Penalty to NextHealth on Maui
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has ordered NextHealth to immediately cease and desist performing COVID-19 tests in the State of Hawai‘i without a license, permit or written approval. DOH also levied a $58,000 administrative penalty.
Hawai‘i DOH Confirms “High Levels of Petroleum Contamination” in Red Hill Shaft
Samples from the Navy’s Red Hill Shaft contained total petroleum hydrocarbons diesel range organics (TPH-d) 350 times the DOH Environmental Action Level for drinking water.
Maui Mayor Signs Bill Supporting Tax Relief for Kama‘āina Families with Ancestral Land
The bill aims to protect kamaʻāina from being taxed out of family land due to real estate speculation by outside investors.
Annual Holiday Charity Events Benefit Maui’s Kūpuna and Keiki, Dec. 11 and 12
Street Bikers United Hawai’i in partnership with Minit Stop and Azeka Shopping Center are hosting two annual charity events benefiting Maui’s kūpuna and keiki on Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12.
Median Sales Price for Maui Condos Increases 29% to $725,000 in November
The Maui real estate market remains strong heading into the holiday season, with the median sales price for condominiums up 29% to $725,000 and single family homes up 16% to $989,000 for November 2021, according to statistics released by the REALTORS Association of Maui.
Native Hawaiian Krystal Ka’ai To Serve as Executive Director of White House Initiative
US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra today launched the Biden-Harris Administration’s White House Initiative to advance equity, justice and opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI), with Native Hawaiian Krystal Ka’ai serving as its Executive Director.
Camp Maluhia’s Fundraising Christmas Tree Sale Ends Dec. 11
The final day of the Camp Maluhia fundraising Christmas tree sale is Saturday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dec. 10, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 170 New Cases, 5 Deaths
Of today’s 170 cases, there were 148 cases identified as confirmed, and +22 probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 108 on O‘ahu (+10 probable); eight on Hawai‘i Island (+2 probable); 13 on Maui (+10 probable); five on Kaua‘i; one on Moloka‘i; and 13 Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Live High Explosive Mortar Found on Maui Wedged in a Tree
Upon further inspection, an Explosive Ordnance Team from the Army found the device to be a live 60 MM High Explosive mortar with the safety pin and primer still intact.
DOH Expands COVID-19 Booster Authorization to 16 and 17-Year-Olds
Hawai‘i residents ages 16 and 17 may receive a booster dose if it has been at least six months since the completion of the initial series of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Disaster Assistance and Recovery Centers Planned for Upcountry and Kīhei
The Upcountry event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani. The Kīhei event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Kīhei Community Center.
Kula Water Restoration Underway, All Main Line Breaks Repaired
Parts of Kula remain without water this evening, but could have service restored by tonight into tomorrow, barring any further breaks to water lines, according to officials with the County of Maui Department of Water Supply.
Monsanto Enters Plea Deal for Illegally Using Pesticide at Corn Growing Fields in Hawai‘i
Monsanto Company agreed to plead guilty to 30 environmental crimes related to the use of a pesticide on corn fields in Hawaiʻi.
