Maui News
Vandalism Forces Temporary Closure of Lahaina Civic Outdoor Basketball Court
Vandalism has forced the temporary closure of the outdoor basketball “Dream Court” at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United Hosting Special Webinar Series Starting Nov. 8
Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United, a leading statewide agricultural organization and chartered chapter of the National Farmers Union, is hosting a series of weekly interactive webinars featuring local and national experts in agriculture, running Nov. 8 – Dec. 1.
Maui Lani Medical Center Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Adults & Keiki
On Maui, Kaiser Permanente will be giving vaccines at the Maui Lani Medical Center for adults and keiki by appointment, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to noon and 1 to 4:30 pm. To schedule an appointment online, go to kp.org/evists or call 808-432-2000. Walk-ins also are accepted.
High Bacteria Count Advisory at Pu‘unoa “Baby” Beach, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Puʻunoa “Baby” Beach, in West Maui. Levels of 178 per 100 mL have been detected during routine beach monitoring–that exceeds the threshold 130 enterococci per 100 mL.
Doctors On Call Expands to Include International Travel Testing
With the return of international travel to Hawaiʻi, Doctors On Call has expanded to include International Travel Testing at all their Urgent Care locations.
Motor Vehicle Accident: Hāna Highway / Kamehameha Avenue
Emergency crews are responding to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Hāna Highway at Kamehameha Avenue in Kahului.
Hundreds of Kids 5-11 Vaccinated in Just a Few Days Through Hawai‘i Pacific Health
Hundreds of keiki between the ages of 5 and 11 received their first dose of the recently approved Pfizer vaccine from Hawai‘i Pacific Health.
Maui County Students Among Participants in “Keep Our Schools Open” Campaign
The “Keep Our Schools Open” campaign is a joint effort by Kamehameha Schools, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education, and Hawaii News Now, with support from various educational institutions and local businesses.
$207,000 Penalty Issued to Embry Health for COVID-19 Testing Without Approvals
The Hawai‘i Department of Health today levied a $207,000 administrative penalty against Embry Health and ordered the company to immediately cease and desist collecting specimens for COVID-19 tests in the State of Hawai‘i. The DOH says the company is operating without a license, permit or written approval.
Vendor Demonstrations and Musician Lineup Unveiled for Made in Maui County Festival
An entertainment lineup has been revealed for the 8th Annual Virtual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, taking place Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Maui Police Launch “Operation Speed Jam” Enforcement Campaign, Nov. 8
To date, MPD has made 4,849 speed-related contacts which include citations and written warnings, compared to 3,447 this same time last year. This represents a 40% increase in speeding alone in Maui County.
Hawaiian Electric Striving for 70% Carbon Reduction by 2030, Zero Emissions by 2045
With the global urgency to slow climate change, Hawaiian Electric has set a goal by 2030 to cut carbon emissions from power generation 70% compared to 2005 levels and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045 or sooner.
Nov. 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 124 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 12 Deaths
There were 124 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 11 on Maui and one on Moloka‘i. There were also 12 new deaths reported today, including nine on Oʻahu, two on Hawai‘i Island and one on Kaua‘i.
Maui Food Technology Center Hosts Online Webinar Series in December
Maui Food Technology Center’s online webinar series in December 2021 will feature industry experts providing helpful tips and resources to help you succeed in today’s marketplace. Three workshops will be offered on exporting to Japan, food safety and food labeling.
$2.2 Million Grant to Augment Community Health Workforce Training Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health was awarded a $2.2 million grant from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to train, deploy and engage community health workers as part of its public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UH Creates New Enrollment Management Office
The University of Hawai‘i Maui College announced the creation of a new Enrollment Management Office, under the auspices of Student Affairs and Vice Chancellor of Students Affairs, Dr. Debra Nakama. Marcy Glassford is the new Enrollment Management Specialist and Cy Yoshizu is the new Recruiter.
Maui Health Updates: Status of Vaccine Availability for Kids, Hospital Operations
Executives at Maui Health provided updates on the hospital’s vaccine mandate, the status of vaccine availability for kids, and hospital operations. The information was shared during the hospital’s last community Town Hall event of the year, held on Thursday.
Federal Vaccine Mandate, or Weekly Testing for Large Businesses Starts Jan. 4
The US Labor Department issued its rule yesterday, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for companies with 100 or more employees. Those who work for one of these companies will either need to get vaccinated or test at least weekly when the rule takes effect on Jan. 4, 2022.
The Anatomy of a Land Development: How a Housing Proposal in Waiehu Came About
It is almost universally accepted that Maui is in dire need of more affordable housing. The Waiehu-based Hale Mahalou Ke Kahua initiative promises an ambitious solution to a pressing need.
Transportation Department Survey Seeks Comments on Bikeway Needs
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has developed a survey to better understand bicycle needs, priorities, and challenges across the state. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. The survey closes on Dec. 31, 2021.
