Maui News
UH Maui College holding Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic Feb. 1
A COVID-19 vaccine clinic for people ages 12 and older at the Campus Health Center on the UH Maui College campus on Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Update: Kahekili Highway slope repair project postponed
The planned closure of Kahekili Highway at Milepost 15 has been postponed because of a breakdown in a drilling rig needed for the project, the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division announced.
Project Graduation funding available for public, private high schools
A virtual informational meeting for Project Graduation 2022 is set for 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, for interested Maui County public and private high schools.
Jan. 30, 2022 COVID-19 update: 7 deaths and 2,741 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi state Department of Health reported 2,741 new COVID-19 cases today and seven deaths, five on O’ahu, 1 on Maui and 1 on the Big Island. The deaths bring the total to 1,180 in Hawaiʻi.
HTA releases Molokaʻi Destination Management Action Plan progress report
HTA is working with the Department of Transportation Airports Division to set up the Aloha Ambassador Volunteer Program at Moloka‘i Airport.
Deadline nears to apply for hazard mitigation grants from COVID-19 disaster declaration
Hawai‘i nonprofits, local governments and other interested parties have until Feb. 16, at 5 p.m. HST to apply for nearly $25 million in grant funding tied to presidential disaster declarations for the COVID-19 pandemic.
73-year-old man on bike dies after being struck by truck on Front Street in Lahaina
A 73-year-old male from Lahaina was riding an electric bike on Front Street Saturday night when he was struck from behind by a truck whose driver was impaired. The cyclist later died of his injuries at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Maui Crime Jan. 16-22, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to four burglaries, 19 vehicle thefts and six vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 16 to 22, 2022.
Locally-owned, family-run gym takes over 24 Hour Fitness spot in Kahului
The former site of national fitness chain 24 Hour Fitness in Kahului is being transformed into a family-operated, Hawai’i-born gym named The Club Maui.
Owned and operated by Danny Crowell and Whitney Correa of Kahului, The Club Maui is slated to open next week to major renovations and gym features. It is the club’s third Maui location.
Maui’s peak tops other islands in first day of whale counts
Nearly 75 percent of whales recorded during peak times off the shorelines of three islands were observed solely off Maui today during the kickoff of the statewide annual humpback whale counts.
$30K NEA grant supports Small Town * Big Art in Wailuku, Maui
The National Endowment for the Arts has announced that Maui County has been approved for a $30,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support its SMALL TOWN * BIG ART creative placemaking program in Wailuku Town and to make plans for countywide expansion.
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Run & Walk for Whales returns virtually this February
Pacific Whale Foundation is bringing back its annual “Run & Walk for Whales” event this February. Sponsored in part by Bank of Hawai‘i, this year’s fundraiser will be held virtually from Feb. 1 to 28, 2022.
Queen Ka‘ahumanu to award $5,000 in college scholarships
The Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration by offering a new scholarship program for graduating public school seniors throughout Maui County.
Maui County Council pursuing East Maui water leases
The Maui County Council unanimously adopted a resolution to pursue the long-term East Maui water leases pending before the Hawaiʻi state Board of Land and Natural Resources.
After the resolution was passed, Council Chair Alice L. Lee wrote a letter to the board asserting Maui County would be an ideal lessee, providing greater public benefits than a private lessee.
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Haleakalā through the voices of her stewards
“Through these oral histories, we learn about the stamina, vigor, commitment, and indomitable spirit of those who have stewarded the majestic Haleakalā mountain from its summit, into its crater, and across vast forests and bogs that clothe its slopes and down into valleys and to the coast.”
Federal low-interest disaster loans available for Hawai’i businesses and residents
For businesses and residents affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides during the “Kona low” weather system that struck Hawai‘i Dec. 5-10, 2021, there are now low-interest disaster loans available from the US Small Business Administration.
Four residents displaced after Wailuku house fire
On Friday afternoon, fire fighting crews contained a blaze of a four-unit, multi-family house in Wailuku to just the second floor of one unit, according to Maui Fire Rescue.
Jan. 29, 2022 COVID-19 update: 9 deaths and 1,860 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi state Department of Health reported 1,860 new COVID-19 cases today. This number continues the downward trend from a record high of 6,252 new cases reported on Jan. 18, 2022. But there were nine new COVID-19 deaths reported, all on Oʻahu.
Maui conservation leader named new Hawai‘i Terrestrial Director at The Nature Conservancy
With her team, Cohan managed one of the largest privately owned conservation landscapes in Hawai‘i – Waikamoi Preserve – and led innovative projects on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i to safeguard native forests that provide freshwater, are home to native forest birds, and preserve local culture and resources.
What is the IRS’ Recovery Rebate Credit and who qualifies?
The Internal Revenue Service has issued all third-round Economic Impact Payments. Any remaining stimulus payment people are entitled to on their 2021 income tax return can be claimed as part of the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit.
