Maui News
Lahaina Man Held on $500,000 Bail for Alleged Terroristic Threatening Incident
A Lahaina man is being held in lieu of a half-a-million dollars bail on charges involving allegations of kidnapping, robbery, and terroristic threatening. The suspect allegedly pointed a rifle at the television and fired a “warning shot” before fleeing.
Holiday Lights on the Banyan Tree Nightly in December
Lahaina will be lighting up for the holiday season with thousands of colorful lights on the Lahaina Banyan Tree throughout the month of December. Lights will go on nightly from 5:45 p.m. to midnight.
Makawao Fire Burns Two Acres of Heavy Brush
A fire in Makawao burned two acres of heavy brush before being brought under control on Tuesday afternoon. The blaze was declared 100% contained at 3:54 p.m.
Next COVID-19 Measures Shift Back to Counties on Dec. 1
Both Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Maui Mayor Michael Victorino said they would be getting rid of the six-foot distancing rule currently in place for restaurants, allowing eateries to resume full capacity for dining indoors, starting Dec. 1, 2021. Mayor Victorino said indoor dining is still limited to those who show proof of vaccination or testing as is currently the case.
Maui County Hotel Occupancy at 60% for October 2021, Lower than October 2019
Maui County hotels occupancy for October 2021 was 60.3%, which is 16.1 percentage points lower than pre-pandemic October 2019, according to the latest Hawaiʻi Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Maui Bee Tour Is Buzzing Again at New Location in Lahaina
During a forced closure due to the pandemic, the Maui Bee Tour relocated its hives to create a new bee farm in Lahaina. The tours and the Lahaina Honey Co. open Nov. 29.
Jewish Congregation of Maui Returns to In-Person Gathering with Chanukah Celebration
After 18 months of virtual worship, including a limited high holiday gathering, Zoom events and calls and strictly obeying county directives on in-person gathering during the pandemic, it is very fitting that the first in-person gathering will be to celebrate Chanukah.
22 Hawai‘i Inmates Earn Diplomas at CoreCivic’s Saguaro Facility
CoreCivic’s Saguaro Correctional Center in Arizona recently held a graduation ceremony for 22 student-inmates from Hawaiʻi who earned a GED, and one student-inmate, Maui-native Gregory Garcia, who earned two associate degrees and is currently working on his bachelor’s degree.
Nov. 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 52 New Cases
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 15, with a 1.5% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is +25% from Nov. 8 to Nov. 21, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 9.2 newly reported cases per day over the last seven days.
Help Protect Hawaiʻi’s Most Endangered Natural Areas on Giving Tuesday
Nature lovers can celebrate Giving Tuesday on Nov. 30 by exploring the remarkable Hawai‘i Natural Area Reserves System in an online tour and then making an online donation to help preserve these unique and special places.
Interested in Massage Therapy? Licensing Program Available with Tuition Sponsorship
Hui No Ke Ola Pono now is accepting applications for a massage therapy licensing program offered with tuition sponsorship and in partnership with UH Maui College’s Office of Extended Learning & Workforce Development.
Navy Stops Release of Water and Fuel Mixture
Approximately 14,000 gallons of water and fuel mixture have been removed from the tunnel and placed into an above ground storage tank as of midday Monday.
Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk Raises $1.2 Million to Help 60 Local Nonprofits
The Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk distributed $1.203 million in funds to 60 local nonprofit organizations in a ceremony at the Maui Beach Hotel on Monday morning. The funds were generated through the annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk which was held in a virtual format for the first time this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maui Musical Group “Peek-a-Bows” Launches 3 Episode Limited Series
The Peek-a-Bows, a local Maui based musical group, announced dates for the online launch of their self titled 3-episode series for keiki called The Peek-a-Bows.
“Empty the Shelters” Holiday Hope Event
Bissell Pet Foundation is bringing hope to homeless pets across the country this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” event Dec. 6-20, 2021. Participating shelters across the country will reduce adoption fees to help pets find their adoptive families.
Hawaiian Community Assets Launches New Web Presence as Usage Ramps Up
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, HUD-approved housing counseling agency, HCA builds the capacity of low- and moderate-income families to achieve and sustain economic self-sufficiency, with a particular focus on Native Hawaiians.
Maui Rotary Clubs Join Forces to Provide Holiday Lunch to Homeless
The event, which is part of the Rotary International’s Day of Service, is working with Mental Health Kōkua to provide special meals for homeless adults with serious mental illness.
Humpback Whale Season in Hawai‘i is Underway
Humpback whale season in Hawai‘i is already underway, with sightings occurring regularly off Maui shores. This dynamic image was captured today by photographer, Ellen Riamo, about two miles west of Kīhei.
Talor Gooch Final Qualifier for 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions on Maui
American Talor Gooch became the 40th and final player to qualify for the winners-only 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions, which will be held at The Plantation Course at Kapalua Jan. 5-9. It is the 24th year Maui has hosted the golf championship.
Nov. 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 92 New Cases
Of today’s 92 cases, there were 67 cases identified as confirmed, and +25 probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 31 on O‘ahu (+17 probable); 7 on Hawai‘i Island (+6 probable); 17 on Maui (+2 probable); and 12 on Kaua‘i.
