Maui News
Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test, Sept. 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 11:45 a.m.
HTA Publishes Community-Based Tourism Management Plan for Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has published the 2021-2024 Oʻahu Destination Management Action Plan or DMAP, a guide to rebuild, redefine and reset the direction of tourism on Oʻahu.
Man Arrested in Attempted Purse Snatching Incident in South Maui
A Kīhei man was arrested in an attempted purse snatching incident on the sidewalk fronting the Kīhei McDonald’s on Monday night.
Amazon Founder Donates to The Maui Farm
The Maui Farm announced it recently received a generous gift from Amazon founder and Executive Chair Jeff Bezos. The amount was not disclosed. This is the second such gift announced recently by a Maui nonprofit from the e-commerce executive.
Mayor Victorino Honored at Maui Economic Opportunity Virtual Gala
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino was honored by Maui Economic Opportunity during the organization’s fundraising gala, held Saturday night, Aug. 28.
Maui Police Administer NARCAN for Possible Opioid Overdose, Second Incident in Week
For the second time in less than a week, and the ninth time this year, Maui Police officers administered NARCAN (naloxone) on a patient exhibiting symptoms consistent with an opioid overdose.
Maui Hospital Prepares Now to Mitigate Oxygen Needs, Potential Rise in COVID Care
Maui County had 467 new cases from Monday through Friday of last week alone. Maui Health administrators say research has shown that about 10% of positive cases will likely need hospitalization within 10-14 days of virus onset. That could translate to 46 additional hospitalizations within the next two weeks.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Grants $150,000 to Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Nonprofit
The non-profit organization, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaiʻi, received $150,000 in grants from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to provide COVID-19 community response in their Mana Mama Mobile Clinic.
University of Hawaiʻi Merges Career and Technical Education Efforts
On July 1, the University of Hawaiʻi’s Office of the State Director for Career and Technical Education merged with Hawaiʻi P–20 Partnerships for Education.
Aug. 31, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 553 New Cases in Hawai‘i
There were 553 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Tuesday. Statewide, there are 432 people hospitalized with COVID-19 today.
Man Arrested and Charged for Attempted Theft of Airplane in Hilo
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 24-year-old Gabriel Arjona-Molina of Venezuela with attempted theft and other related offenses after he allegedly attempted to take an aircraft from the Hilo International Airport.
Kōkua Hāna Donation Drive Held in Support of COVID Response in East Maui
An uptick in COVID-19 cases and the number of quarantined households created an urgent need for personal protection items and household items for East Maui residents who face limited availability of goods in the remote East Maui community.
Maui Charter Commission Next Meeting, Sept. 2
The County Charter Commission will continue its review of proposed Charter amendments as it takes up proposals to change the way the County Council is elected at its next meeting Thursday (Sept.2) at 9 am.
Visitor Spending July 2021 Decreased 6.8% from Pre-Pandemic July 2019
Total spending by Hawaiʻi visitors fell from $1.70 billion in July 2019 to $1.58 billion in July 2021, according to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Honolulu Mayor Announces Safe Access O‘ahu Program to Enter Establishments
The Safe Access O‘ahu program requires restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters, museums, arcades and other similar establishments, to ensure their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to operate. Customers will also have to provide proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter the business.
Maui Ordinance to Prevent Underage Drinking Goes Into Effect Sept. 1
A new Social Host Liability Ordinance, which passed out of the county council in February, takes effect on Maui on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.
Missing Person: Woman Last Seen in Kula on Saturday
As of Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, Margo Rennacker was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department extended thanks to the public for their assistance.
Aug. 30, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 720 New Cases in Hawai‘i
There were 720 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 73 on Maui. This is the 10th consecutive Monday that case counts have increased.
Visitor Arrested for Alleged Quarantine Violation, Assault Against a Maui Police Officer
A 22-year-old California man was arrested on Maui on Thursday for alleged violation of rules and orders relating to the state’s travel quarantine.
Man Arrested For Alleged Robbery on Front Street, Lahaina
Officers responded to a business located at 730 Front Street in Lahaina, Maui regarding a disorderly male who had allegedly stolen an item and shoved an employee on Saturday evening.
