Maui News

Today, 11-time World Champion Kelly Slater won the Billabong Pro Pipeline, the first stop on the World Surf League 2022 Championship Tour. With a near-perfect score of 18.77 (out of a possible 20), Slater earned his 8th CT win at the world-renowned Banzai Pipeline, marking his 56th CT victory.  “I don’t even know what to say,” said Slater. […]

Repairs are complete and Kaʻahumanu Avenue is now OPEN. It was partially closed on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 5, 2022 for more than 10 hours while crews worked to make repairs following a water main break.

There were 1,278 new COVID-19 cases today, including 139 in Maui County; and 18 deaths, including three on Maui.

The Maui Department of Public Works will undergo a shift in leadership as director, Rowena Dagdag-Andaya steps down and takes on a new position with the Office on Aging. Her position will be filled by the appointment of Jordan Molina as director and Gary Ambrose as deputy director.

The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization is preparing a Master Plan for the West Maui Greenway,  a proposed 25-mile multi-use trail that will one day connect Ukumehame and Līpoa Point. 

Come Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, the “updated” vaccination records reflecting proof of having a booster, will no longer be required for these activities. County officials provided clarification, saying the booster will be recommended, not required; but a CDC card showing proof of vaccination is still required for these activities.

Tonight marks the second night of a two night collaboration with Kō’s Executive Chef Jonathan Pasion and Lanai Tabura at the Fairmont Kea Lani resort.

After a brief reprieve in December, Maui County descended again into drought as below-average rainfall dried up the state last month, recent weather reports show. The changes are part of a “strange” wet season, according to Kevin Kodama, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Honolulu.

Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has awarded an $80,000 grant to the American Heart Association to provide health screenings, nutrition resources and hypertension education to about 1,000 Pacific Islanders on Oʻahu through faith-based outreach.

Kīlauea’s summit glow comes and goes frequently these days. This is due to a pattern of pauses in lava lake activity within Halema‘uma‘u crater over the last two and a half months. Cycles last several days to a week and consist of a couple days of visible lava lake activity, followed by one to three days without lava.

A new study provides the first snapshot of the diversity of dissolved chemicals floating among coral reefs — and a window into the interactions among organisms, which scientists are just beginning to understand.

The County of Maui Department of Management announced a full road closure on Main Street in Wailuku, between Market and High Streets, will occur from 9 p.m. Feb. 8 to 5 a.m. Feb. 9 and from 9 p.m. Feb. 9 to 5 a.m. Feb. 10, 2022.

Hawaiian Electric has awarded grants totaling $77,000 to seven environmental and conservation nonprofit organizations whose programs are aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change through education, stewardship and reforestation.

Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 1,204, with 10 new deaths reported today, including: eight on Oʻahu, and two in Maui County.

The applications deadline for the Maui County Youth Council has been extended to May 1, 2022.

The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management announced that Mālama Maui Nui will host the next Go Green Recycling event on Saturday, Feb. 19, in Lahaina.

Kanoho served in the legislature for 18 years. During his time there, he was a key member for the Committee on Finance; chair of the Committee on Water, Land Use, and Hawaiian Affairs; Committee on Judiciary; Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce; Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection; and a member of the Hawaiian Caucus.

With February declared American Heart Month, Youth Services notes that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, contributing to more than 690,000 fatalities.

Todayʻs count includes 138 cases on Maui, 205 on Hawaiʻi Island, 170 on Kauaʻi, seven on Molokaʻi, 10 on Lānaʻi, and 49 out of state.  There are 953 new COVID-19 cases on Oʻahu.

To address the issues of illegal fireworks that disrupt and harm Hawaiʻi’s communities, the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce will be holding a hearing Friday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. to consider seven bills.