Maui News
As Hawai‘i Residents Reach 70% Full Vaccination, DOH Urges Continued Vigilance
“While we are encouraged that 70% of Hawai‘i residents have made the choice to protect themselves and our community through vaccination, there is more work to do. Even with this rate of protection, our seven-day average case count is 130 new cases per day. We encourage all eligible Hawai‘i residents to become part of the solution and get vaccinated.”
BlackSand Capital Taps Highgate to Operate the Royal Lahaina Resort
BlackSand Capital, a locally owned and managed Hawai‘i specialist real estate investment firm, announced that Highgate, a real estate investment and hospitality management company whose portfolio currently includes seven hotels in Hawai‘i, will operate the Royal Lahaina Resort on Maui when BlackSand completes the purchase of the resort from Pleasant Travel Service, which is expected to occur in December.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Swimmer off O‘ahu
The Coast Guard suspended the active search for a missing swimmer off Oʻahu who was last seen Monday in the vicinity of Makapu’u Beach. The 24 year-old male swimmer remains missing.
Maui Organization Kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mālama Yo Mama, a community organization on Maui created an event to benefit uninsured and underinsured women of Maui with screenings and biopsies throughout the year.
Pet Food Bank Running Low at Maui Humane Society; Donation Drive Underway
The Maui Humane Society is organizing a donation drive from Oct. 15 – 30 for food and supplies for dogs and cats as part of its 4EverPets program to help pet owners struggling financially during the pandemic.
Oct. 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 156 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 5 Deaths
There were 156 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 14 on Maui.
Volcano Watch: Large Earthquake Serves as a Reminder to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”
The magnitude-6.2 earthquake that occurred on Sunday, Oct. 10 serves as a stark reminder that the State of Hawai‘i is no stranger to potentially damaging earthquakes.
Maui Couple Honored as Hawai‘i’s Longest Married by Worldwide Marriage Encounter
The Molinas were married Oct. 20, 1951, at St. Ann’s Church in Waiheʻe, Maui. They will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. They were selected as the longest married couple in Hawaiʻi based on a nomination process.
Hawai‘i Inmates Offered Vaccine Incentive
Inmates in PSD custody during the period of March 3, 2021 through Dec. 31, 2024, who become fully vaccinated against COVID-19, are eligible to receive a one-time incentive award of $50.
2018 Kaua‘i Floods and Ongoing Pandemic Make Way for Adaptive Management
Hāʻena, the gateway to the famous and immensely popular Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park, now is able, through reservation and parking controls, to cap daily visitation to both parks at 900 people, compared to 2,000 or more before the flood.
Jill Wirt Joins Maui Nui Marine Resource Council as Project & Research Coordinator
Jill Wirt, who holds a master’s degree specializing in coastal and marine resource management from the University of California at Santa Barbara, has joined the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council as Project and Research Coordinator.
Tactical Training Exercise, Oct. 15 in Wailuku
The Maui Police Department will be conducting a tactical training exercise on the ʻĪao Intermediate School campus on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, between 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
State of Hawai‘i Sells Record $1.88 Billion in GO Bonds
Money from the sale will be used to fund new and existing projects, which in turn support Hawaiʻi’s economy.
UH’s Solar Wind Sherpas To Observe Total Solar Eclipse from Yacht in Antartica
The University of Hawaiʻi’s eclipse are going on an expedition to Antartica aboard a Honolulu yacht to study the Dec. 4 total solar eclipse.
Oct. 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 164 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 6 Deaths
There were 164 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 14 on Maui and one on Molokaʻi. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 857, with six new deaths reported today.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers is Recipient of $25K Donation
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers, Inc., a shelter for homeless individuals on Maui, received two substantial donations totaling $25,000 from Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Charitable Trust to assist with their mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness on Maui.
Adopt a Humpback Whale or Bottlenose Dolphin To Fund Research & Conservation
The nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation (PFW) has redesigned its adoption program of humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins or endangered false killer whales, with all proceeds going to the research, education and conservation efforts.
Mayor Issues Proclamation for National Coming Out Day
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino proclaimed Oct. 11, 2021 National Coming Out Day in the County of Maui. The proclamation raises awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and coincides with the annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender History Month.
UH to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for All Employees in 2022
The University of Hawaiʻi announced a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for employees that goes into effect on Jan. 3, 2022. Under the new policy, all UH employees, including those who are teleworking, will be required to be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus OR have an approved medical or religious exemption for the vaccine.
Brown Water Advisory for North Shore and West Maui Waters
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the North shore from Maliko to Waiheʻe, and for West Maui from Honolua to Honokōwai.
