Maui News
Oct. 10, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 218 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 4 Deaths
The COVID-19 update for Maui County on Sunday reports 16 new cases on Maui and one new case on Molokaʻi. There were two reported COVID-19 deaths on Maui. The countyʻs 7-day average of cases per 100,000 people dropped to 9.5, which remains the lowest in the state.
Volcano Watch: What’s That Rising From the Lava Lake?
The past year has seen fluctuating lava lakes, ephemeral lava fountains, craggy spires, and drifting “islands” reminiscent of pre-1924 Halemaʻumaʻu activity at the summit of Kīlauea. The recent activity has USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists reflecting on prior observations and how they compare to recent activity.
Bicyclist Dies in Head-On Collision in Kula; Motorist Arrested for Negligent Homicide
At about 3:10 pm Saturday, a 19-year-old driving a Toyota truck crossed left of center on Kula Highway and fatally struck a bicyclist head-on, according to the Maui Police Department.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Oct. 10, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Oct. 10, 2021. May they rest in peace.
Maui Police & Fire Selling Go Pink! T-Shirts To Support Cancer Foundation
The Maui Police Department and the Maui Fire Department have teamed up again in a friendly competition to raise funds and awareness for Maui’s cancer community.
Crews Put Out Residential Fire in Pukalani
Maui Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 8 am Saturday at Mohala Place in Pukalani.
PALS Keiki Kare Winter Program Registration Announced
Online registration will begin Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, for the 2021 PALS Keiki Kare Winter Program, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Wind Advisory & Fire Weather Warning Issued for All Islands Until 6 pm Sunday
The National Weather Service has extended its Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning for all Islands until 6 pm Sunday. Expect East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to 50 mph.
Oct. 9, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 196 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 4 Deaths
On Saturday, the downward trend in new COVID-19 cases continued in Hawaiʻi with the report of 196 new cases, including 16 on Maui. There also were four deaths reported.
Schatz Introduces New Legislation To Prevent Youth Suicide
The Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act would fund suicide prevention initiatives, ensure health care providers receive training to prevent intentional harm, and create a centralized hub to provide safety information to at-risk youth and their support networks.
AARP Hosts Webinar with Information on COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
Kupuna can get the latest information on COVID-19 and vaccine booster shots from University of Hawaiʻi Geriatrician Dr. Aida Wen and Health Department Outreach Specialist C.J. Johnson at a free webinar on Oct. 15 at noon.
State Land Board Rejects Reopening Aquarium Fishing on Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi State Board of Land and Natural Resources voted Friday to reject a final environmental impact statement submitted by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council and aimed at reopening the aquarium pet trade on Oʻahu.
Maui Business, Humanitarian, Nonprofit Executive Director Awards to be Announced
The Maui Nonprofit Directors Association will be installing its Board of Directors for 2022 and recognizing honorees and winners of the organization’s Community Business, Humanitarian and Outstanding Nonprofit Executive Director awards virtually beginning at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21.
High Surf Advisory for East Facing Shores of Maui and Molokaʻi on Saturday and Sunday
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for East facing shores of Maui and Molokaʻi from 6 am Saturday to 6 pm Sunday due to high trade winds.
Maui Mayor Requests Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions, Awaits Governor’s Approval
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino has made a request to Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige to ease some COVID-19 restrictions in the county due to a decline in the number of cases, the stabilization of the health care system and a 7-day average testing positivity rate of 2.22 percent, lowest in the state.
48th Annual Maui County Senior Fair, Oct. 22
The 48th Annual Maui County Senior Fair will be a virtual event, held online from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. The event will feature music by Nā Leo Pilimehana and Kaina Kountry, and exercises to limber up.
Hawai‘i’s Health Care System has Stabilized: Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions for O‘ahu
Governor David Ige joined Health Care leaders and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi in announcing the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions on the island of Oʻahu. This includes allowing up to 1,000 attendees for outdoor seated entertainment (including UH football games), 500 attendees for indoor seated entertainment, and more, with safety measures in place.
Maui Student Wins $1,000 Grand Prize in International Arts Showcase
The Maui County Sister Cities Foundation announced the slate of winners from its local youth art contest, including Maui entrant Skylar Kuroda, who won the $1,000 grand prize in the Poets Showcase in the Sister Cities International Young Artists and Authors Showcase 2021.
Fairmont Kea Lani Launches 30th Anniversary Reforestation Initiative
The Fairmont Kea Lani will plant 100 trees along the slopes of Haleakalā in honor of the resort’s 30th Anniversary. It’s part of the resort’s Rooted in Aloha program, a reforestation initiative held in partnership with Skyline Conservation.
“God’s Lanes” Athleisure Startup Wins $25,000 MEO Program Grant
The idea for God’s Lane arose during the pandemic when Ampong’s family began working out to improve their physical, mental and spiritual health. They were looking for trendy, durable and versatile athletic apparel with biblical messages but could not find any, Ampong said in her business plan.
