Maui News
Maui Firefighters to Conduct Live Fire Training, Nov. 4-5
The Maui Fire Department will be conducting live fire training Nov. 4-5, 2021, as part of the Department’s Recruit Training Program.
Hawaiian Airlines Adding More Kahului to Los Angeles Flights to Meet Holiday Demand
To meet anticipated holiday demand, Hawaiian Airlines is expanding once-daily service between Honolulu and Seattle and San Francisco, as well as between Kahului, Maui and Los Angeles.
Oct. 28, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 126 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 2 Deaths
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 12, with a 1.7% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is +6% from Oct. 13 to Oct. 26, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 7.0 newly reported cases per day over the last seven days.
Ocean Water Quality Monitored Along 29 Maui Beaches; Learn Results at Presentation
The findings of volunteers, who have been monitoring Maui ocean water quality though the program Hui O Ka Wai Ola, will be shown during a free Zoom presentation on Nov. 3 at 5:30 pm.
US Postal Service in Hawai‘i Seeks to Hire 625 Workers Statewide
USPS officials in Hawaiʻi are seeking to hire more than 600 Hawaiʻi residents for jobs paying up to $20.66 on Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi, Maui and Oʻahu. Job openings include 275 entry-level positions and 350 seasonal positions.
UH Prepares for Crowds, Fans Encouraged to Download LumiSight UH App
The University of Hawaiʻi is excited to welcome more fans back to UH sporting events on the Mānoa campus as City and County of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced on Wednesday, Oct. 27 that the COVID-19 crowd capacity restrictions would be lifted beginning Wednesday, Nov. 3.
DOH Issues Notice of Violation and Order to US Navy Following Red Hill Inspection
The state Department of Health Environmental Health Administration issued a Notice of Violation and Order to the US Navy for alleged violations related to operation and maintenance of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on Oʻahu.
O‘ahu Returns to 100% Capacity at Entertainment Venues on Nov. 3
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi today announced that indoor and outdoor organized entertainment events will return to 100% capacity for vaccinated residents a week from today, on Nov. 3, 2021. This includes a full capacity of 9,200 people at the University of Hawaiʻi’s Clarence T. C. Ching Stadium, Oʻahu’s largest outdoor venue.
Kīhei Man Arrested After Allegedly Attempting to Break into Apartment
A Kīhei man was arrested and charged with first degree assault on a police officer after he was confronted for allegedly attempting to break into an apartment. Police have since identified the suspect as 51-year-old Scott Johnson of Kīhei.
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers Plans Expansion on Maui with New Kahului Location
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers is expanding on Maui with plans to open a new location at the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center in Kahului late this year or early next year.
Infant Planet Discovered by UH-Led Team Using Maunakea Telescopes
One of the youngest planets ever found around a distant infant star has been discovered by an international team of scientists led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa faculty, students, and alumni.
Charter Commission Adopts 6 Proposals, Including Abolition of Maui Planning Commission
After hearing nearly two hours of public testimony at a virtual meeting Oct. 21, the Maui Charter Commission adopted six charter amendment proposals, which if approved by voters in 2022, will significantly alter how the County Planning Department functions.
Oct. 27, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 184 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 1 Death
There were 184 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 10 on Maui, two on Lānaʻi and one on Molokaʻi.
Charitable Foundation Collects $19K and 3,500 Pounds of Food for Island Food Banks
The Hawai‘i REALTORS® Charitable Foundation collected $19,120 in monetary donations and 3,500 pounds of non-perishable food items for Food Banks across Hawai‘i.
Councilmember Kelly King to Depart for UN Climate Change Conference
Councilmember Kelly Takaya King will depart Thursday for the 26th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. She is one of only two delegates selected to attend the conference on behalf of ICLEI USA, an association of local governments devoted to climate action and sustainability.
12 Divers Cited During Night Fishing Outings on O‘ahu
Twelve O‘ahu divers were cited by officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement over the weekend for not having required equipment and/or possession of under-sized fish.
Leisure Travel Returns Nov. 1; Safe Travels Expected to Continue Through Holidays
“We look forward to our economic recovery and the return of visitors is one more step in our progress towards a new normal,” said County of Maui Managing Director, Sandy Baz.
Hāna White Goods Recycling Event, Nov. 4-6
Residents may drop off only refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units, water coolers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges/stoves, water heaters, microwaves, automotive batteries, propane tanks and up to five automotive tires per household. This service is available to residents only.
Five Women Nominated to Judicial Positions in Hawai‘i Courts
Leaders of the Senate Women’s Caucus are applauding the nomination of four women to Circuit Court vacancies and a fifth to a judicial position in the District Court.
Oct. 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 74 New Cases in Hawai‘i
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 12, with a 1.7% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is -9% from Oct. 11 to Oct. 24, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 7.4 newly reported cases per day over the last seven days.
