Maui News
Green: Most mandates may be lifted soon; county rules should be consistent
Lt. Gov. Josh Green told Maui Now in an exclusive interview today that state officials are “hopeful and cautiously optimistic” that most COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted by the end of next month. Maui County Managing Director Sandy Baz, meanwhile, said the Safe Travels program may be eliminated in the next month or two, adding that nothing has been set in stone.
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives takes action in response to recent bribery charges
The House of Representatives is taking the several actions to address the recent bribery charges brought against two former Hawaiʻi lawmakers.
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Preliminary work announced for Kahekili Highway slope repair project
Topographic survey work and drilling of soil test borings for the Kahekili Highway slope repair project is now scheduled for Feb. 28 through March 9, 2022, in Kahakuloa.
Water Department reopens in-person bill payment window at Kalana O Maui
The Department of Water Supply has reopened its bill payment window on the fifth floor of the Kalana O Maui Building, effective today.
Two Maui students nominated by Sen. Schatz for US military service academies
US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi announced his 42 nominations for the class of 2026, including two students from Maui, to attend one of the military service academies: Air Force Academy, West Point, Naval Academy and Merchant Marine Academy.
50 female entrepreneurs gather for 2nd annual Maui Womanspiration
Fifty female entrepreneurs gathered recently for the 2nd annual Maui Womanspiration, a networking event held at the home of retired business owner Leona Rocha Wilson in Wailuku Heights.
Southwest sale today: $79 one-way tickets from Maui to California
Southwest Airlines launched a special sale with one-way fares of $79 from Maui to several cities in California. Travel must take place by May 18 and be purchased by 7:59 p.m. today, Feb. 16.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 6.6 Fiji earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary 6.6 magnitude earthquake reported at 10:21 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, South of the Fiji Islands.
Feb. 16, 2022 COVID-19 update: 12 deaths, 203 new infections in Hawaiʻi
Of today’s 203 cases, there are 200 cases identified as confirmed, and three probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 147 on O‘ahu (+6 probable); one on Hawai‘i Island (+3 probable); 29 on Maui (-1 probable); 16 on Kaua‘i (-7 probable); 0 on Molokaʻi; 0 on Lānaʻi; and seven Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+2 probable).
Pāʻia home fire causes $275,000 in damage, six people displaced
Six people and a pet dog were displaced from their home during a house fire in Pāʻia on Tuesday night, Feb. 15, 2022.
Draft recovery plan proposed for 44 endangered Hawaiian species in Maui Nui
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has published a draft recovery plan for 44 endangered species that either occur or have occurred on the Hawaiian Islands of Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, and Maui, collectively known as Maui Nui.
Honoapiʻilani Highway improvements subject of town hall meeting, Feb. 22 and 24
The project is aimed at addressing the Honoapiʻilani Highwayʻs vulnerability to coastal hazards and sea level rise. HDOT is seeking input from the surrounding community before initiating the environmental review process.
War Memorial Stadium to fully reopen, including weekends, beginning March 5
The War Memorial Football Stadium and Satoki Yamamoto Track and Field will fully reopen to the public, including weekends, beginning March 5, 2022.
State secures federal funding for storm recovery efforts on Oʻahu, Maui
Hawaiʻi’s request for a major disaster declaration was granted by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Tuesday, following December’s severe storms on Oʻahu and Maui.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions for Week of Feb. 13 – 19
Maui Now’s featured job openings for the week of Feb. 13 to 19, 2022.
Red-light enforcement cameras could be coming to Maui
The red-light enforcement camera program that launched recently on Oʻahu could be heading to Maui, but the pilot plan will have to be evaluated first, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Hawaiʻi State Senate and House leaders respond to guilty pleas by former Maui and Oʻahu lawmakers
A federal court hearing was held today in which former State Senator J. Kalani English and former State Representative Ty Cullen both reportedly pleaded guilty to charges of honest services wire fraud.
Entangled mother humpback freed off Maui, improving survival chances for her and calf
A mother humpback whale was freed of more than 550 feet of line and marine debris wrapped tightly around its head during a disentanglement effort yesterday off Lahaina. Rescuers say the successful response increased the survival chances for both the mother whale and her calf.
US senators seeking information about ICE’s use of excessive solitary confinement
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaiʻi and seven other Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are requesting the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide information on the use of solitary confinement in its facilities.
Feb. 15, 2022 COVID-19 update: 294 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The latest data represents a total of 11,026 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. This is now below the delta peak of 11,500. Maui County’s seven day average of cases is now 41.9 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.
