Maui News

Hawaiʻi data on deaths that occurred from Jan. 1, 2021 through Sept. 30, 2021 found that: Fully vaccinated people age 0-59 were 34 times less likely to die of COVID-19 than unvaccinated individuals.

State Sen. Lynn DeCoite, Rep. Linda Clark and Rep. Kyle Yamashita will host two virtual town hall events next week for constituents in Maui County.  

The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals members in Hawaiʻi delivered a 10-day notice yesterday of a strike against Kaiser Permanente.

The County of Maui has selected Stantec — a global engineering, architecture and consulting firm — to support the development and implementation of a whole-systems approach for its climate change, resilience and sustainability program.

There were 138 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday. The latest data represents a total of 1,428 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. Maui County’s seven day average of cases peaked at 57.6 per 100,000 on Aug. 25, and has been on a steady decline since the beginning of September, dropping to 6.8 per 100,000 today.

Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi staff and physicians spent Veterans Day hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics across the state for 5-11 year old children. Combined, the clinics administered hundreds of pediatric doses yesterday.  

The Molokaʻi Real Property Assessment office located at the Mitchell Pauole Center will close temporarily due to staffing shortage through Nov. 23, 2021.

This year, 29 businesses raised $10,680 and 4,562 pounds of food, which combined will provide 46,312 meals to individuals and families across the Maui Food Bank’s network.

Dean Wong, executive director of Imua Family Services spoke to Jack Dugan, Pacific Media Group’s COO and Maui Now’s director about the history of the nonprofit organization, navigating the challenges brought on by the pandemic and its future.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people identifying as American Indian, Alaskan Native, Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AIAN/H/PI) experienced the highest percentage of job loss and other negative impacts among all reporting ethnic groups, according to findings in a new national report.

There were 130 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday. The latest data represents a total of 1,455 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. Maui County’s seven day average of cases peaked at 57.6 per 100,000 on Aug. 25, and has been on a steady decline since the beginning of September, dropping to 6.7 per 100,000 today.

“I believe the County of Maui can better manage these parcels on behalf of our residents,” said Mayor Victorino. “Unlimited public access to our beaches is crucial for our community and a fundamental common law right in Hawaiʻi.” 

Proposed legislation to update regulations for bicycle tours operating in the Pāʻia-Haʻikū and Makawao-Pukalani-Kula community plan areas will be reviewed in the Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee virtual meeting on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Senator Mazie K. Hirono, Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs said: “Veterans, servicemembers, and their families have dedicated their lives to defending our freedoms, and today, we come together to honor their bravery, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation.”

A virtual town hall meeting takes place next week to discuss the proposed addition of runway lights for emergency use at Kapalua Airport.

Kaupakalua Road is closed between East Kuiaha and Awalau Road due to a motor vehicle accident involving a telephone pole.  Maui police say the road will remain closed until approximately 10 a.m. while Hawaiian Tel personnel conduct repairs on scene.

The clinics will administer the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine to Kaiser Permanente members and non-members. Appointments are strongly recommended. Staff will do their best to accommodate walk-ins, but there may be a wait. 

“Based on the investigation conducted by the Homicide Detail, we believe that Ariel was murdered sometime in the middle of August 2021 by her adoptive parents Lehua and Isaac Kalua. It’s worth noting this time element is a full month before Ariel was reported to police as a missing person. The cause of Ariel’s death is still under investigation… “

There were 142 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Wednesday. The latest data represents a total of 1,465 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. Maui County’s seven day average of cases peaked at 57.6 per 100,000 on Aug. 25, and has been on a steady decline since the beginning of September, dropping to 6.9 per 100,000 today.

Carroll represented Waikīkī, Moiliili and McCully while serving in the state House from 1971-1979. He represented Nuʻuanu to Diamond Head during his one term in the state Senate from 1979-1981. Carroll was also chairman of the Hawaiʻi Republican Party from 1981 to 1983.