Maui News
Committee to review proposed charter amendments for upcoming ballot
The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee will discuss whether to provide comments or suggest alternatives to the Charter Commission’s proposed charter amendments on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at 9 a.m.
Water main valve and other work in Wailuku, Feb. 26-27
The Department of Water Supply will replace 6- and 12-inch water main valves and cut and plug an existing 6-inch valve on Mill Street between Central Avenue and Mission Street in Wailuku. Work will be done from 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 to 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27.
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BREAKING: Mayor repealing Maui County Public Health Emergency Rules, effective March 1, 2022
All of Maui County’s Public Health Emergency Rules are being repealed, effective March 1, 2022, according to an announcement by Maui Mayor Michael Victorino this afternoon.
CDC updates masking guidelines, lists Maui in the ‘mediumʻ COVID-19 Community Level
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated masking guidelines today and unveiled a new COVID-19 Community Level tool to help communities decide on what prevention steps to take based on the latest data.
‘Shock, Desolation, Disappointment’ : Russian, Ukraine Natives on Big Island React to War
Emotions are running high in the Ukrainian and Russian communities on the Big Island.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Average gas price in Kahului at $4.67 per gallon as Russia invades Ukraine
In Kahului, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gas is $4.67 as oil prices continue rising with the Russian’s escalation of war in Ukraine with crude oil prices rising to more than $100 a barrel, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.
Feb. 25, 2022 COVID-19 update: 9 deaths, 311 new infections in Hawaiʻi
Of today’s 311 cases, there are 247 cases identified as confirmed, and 64 probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 153 on O‘ahu (+42 probable); 28 on Hawai‘i Island (+13 probable); 34 on Maui (+4 probable); 18 on Kaua‘i (+2 probable); 0 on Molokaʻi; three on Lānaʻi; and 14 Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state (+3 probable).
Hoʻokele Street intersection traffic signal set to flashing mode
A traffic signal at the intersection of Hoʻokele Street and the main entrance of the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center in Kahului has been set in a flashing mode while County of Maui Department of Public Works technicians work to replace a control box for the traffic light system.
Mililani Trask of Hilo to serve as the new OHA Trustee for Hawaiʻi Island
Former Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Mililani Trask of Hilo was selected by the OHA Board of Trustees to serve as the new OHA Trustee for Hawaiʻi Island. She fills the vacancy created by the resignation of former trustee Keola Lindsey on Feb. 1, 2022.
Options to control wave energy explored as beach loss continues at “Sugar Cove” near Pāʻia
To diminish beach loss, and facing the prospect of no more sand, the homeowners and the experts are looking at potentially shoring up a “natural rock groin” on the west side, according to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Maui police mourn loss of MPD Executive Secretary, Terry Jones
The Maui Police Department is mourning the loss today of Terry Jones, the Chief’s Executive Secretary, who was killed in a motor vehicle crash this morning while pursuing a suspect who reportedly stole her purse, police said.
Civil Air Patrol squadron holding virtual open house March 19 for Maui community
The Maui County Composite Squadron, the local unit of the Civil Air Patrol, is hosting a virtual open house for the community to learn about the nonprofit organization and its programs on Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m.
Speed limit on North Kīhei Road reduced permanently to 35 mph starting Feb. 25
The speed limit on North Kīhei Road will be reduced permanently from 45 mph to 35 mph, between the Māʻalaea Power Plant access and Sugar Beach, effective Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.
OHA Chair issues condolences on passing of former Trustee Oswald Stender
“We extend our deepest condolences to the ‘ohana of Oswald ‘Oz’ Stender on the loss of their beloved patriarch. He served with distinction as a Trustee for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for 14 years from 2000 to 2014. He will be remembered as a kanaka that led with courage and was guided by deep aloha for our people,” said Lindsey.
Where’s My Refund? IRS tool available to check tax refund status
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that the fastest and easiest way to check on tax refunds is by using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on IRS.gov or through the IRS2Go mobile app.
Feb. 24, 2022 COVID-19 update: 8 deaths, 289 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The latest data represents a total of 5,044 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. This is below the delta peak of 11,500. Maui County’s seven day average of cases is now 17.2 cases per 100,000. This is below the delta peak of 57.6 per 100,000 reported on Aug. 25, and the 412.1 per 100,000 reported on Jan. 21, 2022.
Water service outage in Upper Kula
The Department of Water Supply reports a water service outage in Upper Kula from Waiakoa Road to Polipoli Road, due to a break/replacement of an eight inch main line.
Upper Kula water system to return to chloramines for water treatment, March 15
Effective March 15, the Department of Water Supply will switch its water distribution disinfectant from chlorine back to chloramines for the Upper Kula water system.
Residents, industry reps debate plan to cap Maui visitor units
Some residents backed a plan to cap Maui’s transient accommodations, while industry testifiers questioned whether a ceiling would have unintended legal and financial consequences during a Maui County Council committee meeting Wednesday.
UPDATE: Kula Highway now OPEN following traffic crash at ʻAʻapueo Parkway
Kula Highway is now open. All lanes are open as of 8:33 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in both the mauka and makai directions.
