Maui News
American Savings Bank Selects Another $5,000 Winner for #HIGotVaccinated Contest
A student attending KCC in medical studies that lives in Waiʻanae was presented with a $5,000 check to reward her for being vaccinated and entering the HI GOT VACCINATED.com contest. Angela Yao received the check from Ann Teranishi, American Savings Bank, President & Chief Executive Officer.
Vaccination Clinics at UH Maui College, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College has scheduled two more COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The first is on Saturday, Sept. 25, and the second is on Saturday, Oct. 2. Both are from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be held in the in the Pā‘ina Building on the UHMC Kahului campus.
UH Seeking Public Input on Draft of New Maunakea Master Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi is seeking community feedback on a draft of the new Maunakea Master Plan that will guide land-use decisions on UH-managed Maunakea lands on Hawaiʻi Island.
Oahu’s “Safe Access” Rules Start, Maui’s “Safer Outside” Begins Wednesday
Oʻahu’s “Safe Access” program for restaurants begins today; and Maui’s “Safer Outside” rules including vaccination guidelines for restaurants, bars and gyms, goes into effect on Wednesday.
Sept. 25 Sales of Kimo’s Hula Pies Support Parents and Children Together
Eight T S Restaurants in Hawaiʻi will donate 100% of the proceeds from Sept. 25 sales of Kimo’s Original Hula Pie® to the nonprofit Parents and Children Together (PACT).
Sept. 13, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 461 New Cases in Hawai‘i
There were 461 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 311 on Oʻahu, 82 on Hawaiʻi Island, 32 on Maui, 27 on Kauaʻi, two on Molokaʻi, and seven out of state.
Habitat Maui Receives Funds from CHANGE Grants Program
Habitat for Humanity Maui announced the receipt of funds from the Hawai’i Resilience Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation to help fund its building programs.
University of Hawai‘i Campuses Among Best for Academic Excellence, Diversity and Value
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo continued its reign as one of the most ethnically diverse campuses in the US and is among UH’s four-year campuses featured in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges rankings.
Hawaiian Airlines’ New In-flight Video Focuses on Traveling Responsibly
Avi Mannis, senior vice president of marketing at Hawaiian Airlines. “Over the last month we have heard from our community and employees calling for a video like this, and we listened.”
Youth Offer Anti-Suicide Messages to Kick Off Suicide Prevention Month on Maui
About a dozen members of Maui Economic Opportunity’s Youth Services program waved signs to help mark Suicide Prevention Week.
ʻŌiwi poet-professor lands national award, publishing deal
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa assistant professor is making literary history this month, becoming the first ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian) poet to win the National Poetry Series competition.
Leilani Farm Sanctuary Struggles to Stay Afloat Amid Canceled Tour Bookings
Leilani Farm Sanctuary, located on an eight-acre farm on Maui, is hoping to rally enough support to stay afloat as the nonprofit deals with canceled reservations and slow bookings.
Sept. 12, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 735 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 7 Deaths
There were 735 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 57 on Maui and five on Molokaʻi.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Sept. 12, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Sept. 12, 2021. May they rest in peace.
George Kahumoku Jr. Shares COVID-19 Vaccine PSA “Life is beautiful… Be safe”
Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner, George Kahumoku Jr. of Maui took some time this weekend to share a Public Service Announcement on vaccinations after loosing a friend to COVID recently.
Maui Holds Remembrance Service, Marking 20 Year Anniversary of 9/11
Just last month, Mayor Victorino visited the memorial in New York, and described the site as “gut wrenching.” He said, “It is today, 20 years later, that we look back and we see the eternal pool.”
Maui Arrivals are Near Pre-Pandemic Levels, but Concerns Rise Over Cancellations
While arrivals on Maui are close to pre-pandemic levels for now, room cancellations for current and upcoming trips are starting to add up.
Sept. 11, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 836 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 12 Deaths
There were 836 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 80 on Maui, three on Lāna‘i, and two on Moloka‘i.
Flags Lowered to Half-Staff, Marking 20th Anniversary of 9/11
This action serves to honor and remember the 2,977 people lost in terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and onboard United Flight 93.
Missing Man Arrived on Maui From Arizona on Aug. 27
John “Jack” Bickley, 52, was reported missing in the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. Police say the man arrived on Maui from Arizona on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. His family reported the last contact with him was on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.
