Maui News
Hawaiʻi gas prices remain flat in new year
Hawaiʻi’s average gas prices have remained flat in January because of rising oil prices being muted by concerns over how the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may affect demand and tourism, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests offered through USPS
Residential households in the US can order one set of four free at-home tests from USPS.com. Tests are free and orders usually ship in 7-12 days.
Maui whale count may allow ‘small number’ of volunteers at future surveys
Only trained site leaders will be able to participate in the first count Jan. 29, but the following surveys on Feb. 26 and March 26 may reopen to “a small number of general volunteers.”
ʻOnipaʻa Peace March commemorates 129 years since illegal overthrow of Hawaiian government
An ʻOnipaʻa Peace March was held on Oʻahu on Monday to commemorate the 129 years since the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
Cafe opens on Hawaiian Home Lands in Anahola, Kauaʻi
One hundred percent of the revenues from the Anahola Cafe supports its operation and the nonprofit mission of HCDC in affordable housing and job creation on or near Hawaiian Home Lands.
Hawai‘i lawmakers reflect on legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day honoring the civil rights leader, who fought against inequality, seeking justice for all.
Jan. 17, 2022 COVID-19 update: 4,700 new cases in Hawaiʻi
There are 4,700 new COVID-19 cases reported today, including 495 cases on Maui, 23 on Molokaʻi, and five on Lānaʻi.
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation aims to award $200,000 in college scholarships
The Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation (Takitani Foundation) seeks high school seniors and schools to apply for its 2022 scholarship program. More than $200,000 is anticipated to be awarded statewide.
Hawaiʻi schools to receive $2 M to help provide school meals, keep kids healthy
US Senator Brian Schatz (D- Hawaiʻi) announced that schools in Hawai‘i will receive an estimated $2,340,000 in increased funding from the US Department of Agriculture to help cover the costs of school meal programs.
Recently retired 2nd Circuit Court Chief Judge Bissen to run for Maui mayor
After recently retiring from the state judiciary, decorated former 2nd Circuit Court Chief Judge Richard T. Bissen Jr. is now making a run for the County of Maui’s top leadership position. Bissen announced his mayoral bid via news release today, saying that he is looking forward to collaborating with residents and will use “intelligence and heart” to improve Maui County.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Jan. 16, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Jan. 16, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Mayor Victorino announces bid for re-election, aims to revitalize Maui County
Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that he is seeking re-election in a race this year that will decide the County of Maui’s top leadership position.
Maui Nui First program to launch Feb. 11 in support of small business
The Maui Nui First program will replace Maui County’s current www.KamaainaFirst.com website which features special discounts/offers for locals, and Shop Small Maui program that has been absorbed into Kamaʻāina First program.
The World Residences at Sea is third cruise line to sign port agreement in Hawaiʻi
The World Residences at Sea joins Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines to formalize health and safety protocols for cruise line operations in the State of Hawaiʻi.
HCL offers “Know Your Options to Prevent Foreclosure” workshops for homeowners
Homeowners on Hawai‘i Island and Kaua‘i are encouraged to participate in one of the scheduled workshops to learn about options for preventing foreclosures as well as free housing counseling and financial assistance available to help them keep their homes.
Hui No Ke Ola Pono offers COVID-19 booster shots
Hui No Ke Ola Pono announced it will host a booster shot clinic on Thursday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the J. Walter Cameron Auditorium located at 95 Mahalani Street in Wailuku.
Jan. 16, 2022 COVID-19 update: 3,878 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 3 deaths
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 469. The countyʻs test positivity rate was last listed at 23.9% on Saturday, Jan. 15, before a bottleneck in testing temporarily suspended reporting of this metric. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 280.0 newly reported cases per day over a seven day period.
Hawaiʻi State Senate announces priorities for 2022 Legislative Session
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present new challenges for the State, the Hawaiʻi State Senate is focused on addressing these concerns and more in the upcoming legislative session.
Maui Crime Jan. 2-8, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to five burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts and 21 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 2 to 8, 2022.
Volcano Watch: Should old eruptions be forgot? Increase your volcano awareness this January
Recent summit eruptions of Kīlauea have remained confined to Halema‘uma‘u crater within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. These eruptions, one of which is ongoing, have attracted many volcano-viewers, with stunning displays of eruption glow, lava fountaining, and a lava lake filling in the deepest part of Halema‘uma‘u crater that collapsed in 2018.
