Maui News
Minor shipping disruptions amid COVID-19 impacts at Young Brothers on Maui
Temporary interisland shipping disruptions are expected for small container or palletized shipping as a result of COVID-19 related worker impacts at the Young Brothers shipyard on Maui, Mayor Michael Victorino confirmed.
South Kīhei Road traffic detour set for Jan. 10-14, 2022
North-bound traffic on South Kīhei Road will be detoured on a portion of South Kīhei Road – between Ohukai Road and Kaonoulu Street – from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 10-14, 2022, according to the Department of Public Works Highways Division.
MIL spectator policy updated: Events limited to essential participants only
The Maui Interscholastic League updated its spectator policy today, limiting events to essential participants only. The notice which was posted on the MIL website today (Jan. 7, 2022), says the update is effective immediately.
Imua inclusion preschool opens at a Lahaina elementary school
Supported by a new partnership with the Hawaiʻi Department of Education and the Executive Office on Early Learning, the nonprofit Imua Family Services is opening an inclusion preschool campus at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School in Lahaina.
Jan. 7, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 3,586 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 3 deaths
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 3,586 new cases today, including 579 on Maui, 20 on Molokaʻi, and 11 on Lānaʻi.
MEO’s Lānaʻi buses turned Santa’s sleighs to deliver bikes for kids and gift bags for seniors
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Lānaʻi buses played the role of Santa’s sleighs on Christmas Day, delivering 10 bicycles donated by Freedom Ministries and 200 gift bags to seniors prepared by Kaunoa Senior Services.
Maui Driver License road tests suspended from Jan. 10 until further notice
Driver license road tests will be suspended beginning Jan. 10 until further notice. In-person customer service will be available by appointment only Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Jan. 10 through Feb. 28, 2022, for the County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing at its Maui County Service Center, Kīhei and Lahaina locations.
Maui Crime Dec. 19-25, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to eight burglaries, eight vehicle thefts and 18 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Dec. 19 to 25, 2021.
New Maui law holding hosts liable for underage drinking under scrutiny
A new Maui law that makes the host of a gathering liable for illegal underage drinking may be changed or even repealed due to concerns over enforcement and appeals.
Mayor Victorino delays implementation of Maui booster mandate until Jan. 24
Mayor Victorino delays implementation of Maui booster mandate until Jan. 24
Maui COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to 20, up 67% in first week of the new year
Hospitalizations on Maui are up 67% in the new year, rising from 12 on Dec. 31, 2021 to 20 in just seven days. Hospital representatives say that although half are vaccinated, none of the vaccinated individuals are boosted.
24th Annual Pāʻia Bay Beachfest set for Jan. 29, 2022
The 24th annual Pāʻia Bay Beachfest takes place on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. It is presented by Positively+KAI (Kai Lenny) with Marlon Tumacder, PYCC alumni and staff, and community-minded individuals and businesses.
Two mariners rescued from disabled watercraft at Peʻahi, Maui
Two mariners were rescued aboard a disabled watercraft off Peʻahi, Maui, overnight. They were reported missing four hours earlier by a friend who received a text message that the mariners were experiencing engine issues with the watercraft they were on.
Learn about Maui Ocean Center’s role as public aquarium during free Zoom presentation
For January, the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s monthly “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” will feature Tapani Vuori, Maui Ocean Center’s general manager and founder and president of the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute in Māʻalaea.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Ige nominates climate change expert Aimee Keliʻi Barnes for State Land Board
Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige nominated Kailua resident Aimee Keliʻi Barnes to replace Dr. Samuel Gon III on the Board of Land and Natural Resources. While Barnes’ nomination is subject to Hawaiʻi Senate approval, she begins serving immediately.
Jan. 6, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 4,789 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 4 deaths
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 4,789 new cases today, including 676 on Maui, 41 on Molokaʻi, and 17 on Lānaʻi. This surpasses the previous record high of 3,484 new cases set on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.
Maui Parks Dept. modifies permit office operations during ongoing COVID-19 surge
The temporary closure was implemented out of an abundance of caution to limit community spread of COVID-19 and its highly contagious Omicron variant.
Maui County Real Property Assessment division is offering in-person service by appointment only
The Maui County Real Property Assessment Division modified its operations to offer in-person service only during the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases in Maui County and the State of Hawaiʻi.
Department of Planning offices to close for renovations, Jan. 6-7
The Maui County Planning Department closes its offices on the third floor of One Main Plaza, Suites 315 and 335, from Thursday, Jan. 6 to Friday, Jan. 7.
Transition from Pandemic to Endemic explained as Hawaiʻi’s COVID surge continues
“It’s 2022. This is the third calendar year that we’re dealing with COVID. And that might sound terrible and kind of depressing, but it actually can be viewed in an optimistic, positive way. And the reason for that is if you look across the history of mankind and respiratory pandemics, typically respiratory pandemics become endemic, meaning that we learn to live with them or coexist with these infections, about the third year. And this is now the third year,” said Dr. Mark Mugiishi, president and CEO of HMSA.
