Maui News
Pet Holiday Safety Tips
As New Yearʻs celebrations get underway and fireworks are set off, pet owners may be wondering about special precautions they could take to provide some added safety for their animals.
HIDOE schools expected to resume in-person learning after winter break
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is expected to resume in-person learning following winter break.
Dec. 31, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 3,290 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 5 deaths
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 3,290 new cases today. Itʻs the second day in a row that the daily count has been above 3,000. Yesterdayʻs count was the highest on record in Hawaiʻi at 3,484 new cases.
Maui experts explain when to take PCR versus take-home tests as cases soar
While take-home tests have been soaring in popularity, it’s important to know when to use the antigen test and when to go to the trouble of finding a provider that administers a “gold-standard” PCR or polymerase chain reaction test.
Hawaiʻi officials monitoring COVID-19 surge, evaluating Hawaiʻi’s Safe Travels program
State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char said the department continues to respond, especially as a COVID-19 surge is underway and New Year’s Day is on the horizon.
Maui to launch free drive-through COVID-19 testing at War Memorial in Wailuku, Jan. 3-31
The County of Maui will offer free drive-through COVID-19 testing six days a week beginning on Monday, Jan. 3, at the War Memorial Stadium parking lot in Wailuku, and continuing through Jan. 31, 2022.
Drive-through COVID-19 testing to continue at Mauliola Pharmacy on Dec. 31 and Jan. 2
Maui County will continue supporting free drive-through testing for COVID-19 at the Mauliola Pharmacy from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Sunday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 2. No appointment or pre-registration is needed.
Missing Person: California man last seen swimming at Honomanū, Maui
The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Kody Barnes, 34, of California.
Maui road closures due to landslides, downed tree, downed utility pole
Piʻilani Highway between Mile Markers 36-37 in Kaupō will be closed due to past landslides. The closure is being implemented by the County of Maui Highway Division.
Gov. Ige suspends in-person meeting provision as COVID-19 cases rise
Governor David Ige signed an emergency proclamation temporarily suspending an upcoming provision in Hawaiʻi’s Sunshine Law that would have mandated at least one in-person location be held for public meetings.
Boil Water Advisory extended to Lepelepe, Mālamahale and Malia Uli places
The Maui County Department of Water Supply has extended the Upcountry boil water advisory to Lepelepe Place, Mālamahale Place and Malia Uli Place, according to an updated issued on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 30, 2021. The department recommends residents boil water for at least a minute before consumption as a precaution against possible bacteria in tap water.
Hawaiʻi gas prices remain flat but high leading up to New Year’s Day
Hawaiʻi’s average gas prices have remained level in most regions during the run up to New Year’s Day, with the average price in Kahului at $4.51 a gallon for regular unleaded.
Shark fishing in Hawaiʻi is banned starting on Jan. 1, 2022
Beginning on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, it will be illegal to knowingly capture, entangle, or kill any species of shark in State marine waters.
State of Hawaiʻi reports surge in work-related fatalities in 2021
To date in 2021, there have been seven fatalities and 23 major incidents (unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic) in the workplace, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced today.
Maui County mandates booster to be considered ‘fully vaccinated’
County Managing Director Sandy Baz told Maui Now that he anticipates boosters will be part of the county’s emergency health rules each time they’re updated.
Maui police to conduct fireworks enforcement during New Year’s weekend
“If it’s illegal fireworks, it’s a Class C felony [and] it’s a $2,000 fine,” said Chief Pelletier, calling it a public safety issue. “Though you may think it’s harmless to fire something off, people lose limbs, we know people burn down houses, and it’s usually the innocent person who is affected.”
Dec. 30, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 3,484 new cases in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 3,484 new cases today, surpassing the previous record for daily new cases of 2,205 reported on Sunday, Dec. 26. Todayʻs count includes 334 cases on Maui, 242 on Hawaiʻi Island, 147 on Kauaʻi, 21 on Molokaʻi, one on Lānaʻi, and 59 out of state, as the Omicron surge continues.
202,000 visitors to Maui in November 2021, 30,000 fewer than pre-pandemic 2019
In November 2021, 202,246 visitors to Maui spent $352 million, which was 6.8% less than the $378 million spent by the 232,330 tourists in pre-pandemic November 2019.
Wailea Community Association has contributed $18,000 to UH Maui College’s nursing students
The Wailea Community Association has contributed more than $18,000 over the past two years to the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College to support all students in the nursing program.
Maui community donated 1,800 Christmas gifts to keiki in need
More than 1,800 gifts were distributed to keiki in need in Maui County through the 7th annual Holiday Toy Drive by Maui United Way and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center, with sponsorship from Pacific Media Group, owner of Maui Now.
