Maui News
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.
Dr. Pang discusses omicron: Stay home “if you’re not perfectly well”
“The problem with this virus is it can shed… before you’re sick, and then certainly after you get better. So that’s why we keep having these strange rules,” said Dr. Pang.
Free COVID-19 test kit distribution: Jan. 10 in Lahaina, Jan. 11 in Pukalani, Jan. 12 in Kīhei
Maui County continues distributing free BinaxNOW take-home COVID-19 self-test kits while supplies last: TODAY, Jan. 10, 4 p.m., at the Lahaina Aquatic Center.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Jan. 9, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Jan. 9, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Jan. 9, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 4,578 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 3 deaths
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 4,578 new cases today, including 679 on Maui, 20 on Molokaʻi, and eight on Lānaʻi.
New playground opens at MEO Head Start sites at Luana Gardens
The playground replaces a more than 25-year-old setup at MEO Head Start Kahului A and B sites. New cement was poured to improve play at the site and to repair cracks. Other improvements include new artificial grass areas, re-grassing and new equipment.
Project Mahiʻai introduces “Fresh at Sunset” at the Maui Sunday Market
For the first time, the Maui Sunday Market will offer garden-fresh produce–such as avocados, lilikoʻi (passion fruit) and herbs of basil and rosemary–from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Kahului Shopping Center parking lot.
Governor Ige extends emergency relief period for Maui’s axis deer problem
Weather conditions and unexpected delays in shipments of critical mitigation materials continue to delay the state’s effort to manage the axis deer population on Maui, according to the governor.
Maui Turo owners pivot to keep up with growing car rental supply
Turo owners on Maui struggle as car rental prices dropped in 2021.
State Water Commission takes positions on Red Hill water contamination emergency
The State Commission on Water Resource Management stands united alongside the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation and the Hawai‘i Department of Health calling on the Navy to immediately suspend operations at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.
Maui and Stevens Point mayors declare January as Connected Communities month
Earlier this week, the mayors signed a proclamation declaring January as Maui-Stevens Point Connected Communities month, which will become an annual celebration. Sentry Insurance laid the foundation for the proclamation in advance of the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions, which began on Thursday.
High Surf Warning: Molokaʻi north and west shores, and Maui North Shore
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning through Sunday afternoon for the north and west facing shores of Molokaʻi and the north facing shores of Maui in Maui County.
Matson Foundation contributes $15,000 to Maui United Way
The Matson Foundation contributed $15,000 to Maui United Way’s 2021-2022 campaign, which will target local needs around education, health and financial stability through vital programs that are offered throughout Maui County.
Department of Liquor Control alters in-person service amid surge
The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control has made in-person customer service available by appointment only Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Jan. 10 through Feb. 28, 2022.
Jan. 8, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 4,204 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 1 death
Of today’s 4,204 cases, there are 564 cases on Maui, 12 on Molokaʻi, five on Lānaʻi. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 1,102, with one new death reported today, on Oʻahu.
Victorino announces $5,000 small business grants for restaurants, bars, and gyms
This yearʻs grant program, through the American Rescue Plan, is not a business reimbursement program; rather, it is a $5,000 grant for any qualifying business– restaurant, bar, or gym.
Update begins on 2022-2027 Statewide Historic Preservation Plan
oric Preservation Plan begins, with the first in a series of public meetings on the 2022-2027 plan taking place on Friday, Jan. 14, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Recent Nēnē deaths at Haleakalā serve as a reminder for motorists to slow down
Over the past few weeks two nēne have been fatally struck by vehicles at Haleakalā National Park, with the latest incident reported early Friday morning, just after midnight near the Summit District park entrance.
Council overrides mayor veto on hotly debated visitor lodging moratorium
Maui County Council voted tonight to override Mayor Michael Victorino’s veto on one of the most hotly debated measures in recent times: A pause on building more Maui visitor units while studies can be done on how to handle over-tourism.
Maui County announces free COVID-19 test kit distribution, Jan. 10-12
Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that Maui County will continue distributing more BinaxNOW self-test kits beginning at 4 p.m. Jan. 10, while supplies last, at the Lahaina Aquatic Center. Additional test kit distributions will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Kulamalu Park parking lot (Saturday farmer’s market area) in Pukalani and at 4 p.m. Jan. 12 at the South Maui Community Park Gymnasium in Kīhei.
