Maui News
Hospice Maui Grieving Loss of CEO
Hospice Maui in Wailuku is grieving the loss of their Chief Executive Officer, Dr. R. Gregory LaGoy, who died suddenly on Jan. 4, 2022. LaGoy had been the CEO of Hospice Maui for more than 30 years.
Parking lot repairs announced for Makana Park in Kūʻau
The parking lot at Makana Park will be re-striped on Jan. 31, 2022, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The work will involve the use of large equipment and require the park’s closure for the day.
Jan. 11, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 2,929 new cases in Hawaiʻi
There are now 26 people hospitalized in Maui County with COVID-19, according to counts last updated at 9 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2022, from Maui Health. Eleven of the current Maui COVID-19 hospitalizations are in vaccinated, and 15 are in unvaccinated individuals. There are now two Maui COVID-positive patients in the ICU (1 vaccinated/1 unvaccinated) and one vaccinated COVID-19 patient on a ventilator.
30 Hawaiian cultural programs receive $1.5 million from Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority
Building on its commitment to support Hawaiian culture, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is providing $1,475,000 in 2022 to 30 community-based programs in the Aloha State through its Kukula Ola program.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General joins coalition to stop international scam calls
Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada joined a bipartisan coalition that urged the Federal Communications Commission to implement measures to help stop international illegal robocalls intended to scam Americans.
The Maui Farm named 2022 Chick-fil-A “True Inspiration” awards recipient
The Maui Farm has been named the recipient of a $300,000 grant through the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program, according to a company announcement today.
Hawaiʻi K-12 school guidance updated, quarantine reduced to align with CDC
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has updated interim COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance for K-12 schools. The updated guidance is closely aligned with new CDC guidance for schools. Isolation and quarantine times for students and staff who meet certain conditions have been reduced to five days.
Upper Kula water now disinfected with chlorine
For the chlorine to reach the furthest points of the water system, it may take up to seven days. Chlorine is already used as a disinfectant in the Lower Kula and Makawao water systems. Upcountry customers in Olinda, Lower Kula and Makawao are not affected.
Maui County drought alleviates after one of the wettest Decembers in half century
One of the wettest Decembers in the last half century quenched extreme drought in Maui County, which was suffering from the worst conditions in the state. In fact, a couple Maui areas set all-time rainfall records for the month, according to a report released today by Kevin Kodama, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Photo Gallery: Surfers Enjoy Sunday Swell at Peʻahi “Jaws”
Surfers convened at Peʻahi “Jaws” to enjoy the waves on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2021. See the latest images below. Enjoy!
Kupu opens applications for youth conservation corps summer program
Applications are open for Kupu’s Hawai‘i Youth Conservation Corps Summer Program, which offers an intensive hands-on experience throughout the islands.
Nineteen Firefighters Graduate from Maui Fire Department’s 37th Recruit Class
The 19 firefighter recruits graduated with the Maui Fire Department’s 37th Firefighter Recruit Class.
Tax season begins Jan. 24 when IRS starts accepting 2021 returns
The nation’s tax season will start Monday, Jan. 24, when the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting and processing 2021 tax year returns.
Large surf pushes fishing boat ashore at Kīhei Boat Ramp
Four men were rescued from a distressed fishing vessel that ran aground on the rocks fronting the Kīhei Boat Ramp in South Maui on Monday morning.
Jan. 10, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 3,875 new cases in Hawaiʻi
There are now 28 people hospitalized in Maui County with COVID-19, according to counts last updated at 9 a.m. on Jan. 10, 2022, from Maui Health. Ten of the current Maui COVID-19 hospitalizations are in vaccinated, and 18 are in unvaccinated individuals. There are now two Maui COVID-positive patients in the ICU (1 vaccinated/1 unvaccinated) and one vaccinated COVID-19 patient on a ventilator.
Maui Public Works to clean storm debris in Kīhei near Days Inn, Jan. 12
The parking lot will be used to stage trucks needed to carry away debris from the Dec. 5-6 Kona Low storm.
Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi FY2022 Feral Animal Control application deadline, Jan. 31
The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns is soliciting grant proposals for feral animal control program funds available in FY2022. The deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.
Large year-end gifts to University of Hawaiʻi Maui College total more than $400,000
Foundations, community associations, and individual members of the community donated more than $400,000 in large, year-end gifts to the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Sherrilynn Nishikuni named MEO Assistant Transportation Director
Maui Economic Opportunity has named Sherrilynn Nishikuni as Assistant Director of Transportation, the No. 2 post in the department.
Gov. Ige issues disaster declaration for Kauaʻi landslide
Governor David Ige has signed an emergency proclamation for the Jan. 4 landslide in Waimea, Kauaʻi that blocked Menehune Road and isolated at least 24 families who live in the area.
