Maui News
Maui Crime Aug. 8-14, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to three burglaries, seven vehicle thefts and six vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Aug. 8-4, 2021.
DOH Recommends Additional mRNA Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a medical advisory recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after the initial two doses.
Ka Lima O Maui Receives $40,000 from Hawai’i Community Foundation
Hawai’i Community Foundation, through its Inaugural CHANGE program, granted $40,000 to Ka Lima O Maui to help fund its Supportive Employment program and Vocational Work Adjustment Training for adults with disabilities.
Aquatic Resources Division Hosting Virtual Talk Story Sessions for Fishers
The Hawai’i State Division of Aquatic Resources will host virtual talk story sessions beginning next week for interested fishers in Maui County who want to exchange information, concerns and ideas with state staff.
Hawai’i Launching Fall Prevention Campaign To Reduce Injuries/Deaths Among Seniors
With fall-related injuries and fatalities among Hawai‘i seniors reaching troubling numbers, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health and the Hawai‘i Fall Prevention Consortium are collaborating on a fall prevention awareness campaign that runs Aug. 22 through Sept. 22.
UPDATE: 6 Acres Burned, West Maui Fire 80% Contained, Honoapiʻilani OPEN
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now open in both directions as of 5:51 p.m. Maui police remind motorists to drive with patience and expect delays as traffic resumes its normal flow.
Haleakalā Crater Palikū Wilderness Cabin Reservation System to Open on August 23
Reservations for Palikū wilderness cabin will go live on Recreation.gov beginning Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 between 7-7:30 a.m. Hawaiian Standard Time. The first available date for a Palikū cabin reservation is Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance and will be available on a rolling six-month basis thereafter.
Linda “Barely a Tropical Cyclone” as it Crosses into Central Pacific
Linda is barely hanging on to tropical cyclone status as it is forecast to cross over into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s area of responsibility later today, forecasters said. The forecast calls for the system to continue weakening, becoming a post-tropical system by tonight.
New Surfrider Program Aims to Reduce Single Use Plastic in the Visitor Industry
The Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter today launched a new campaign called “Rise Above Plastics On Vacation.” Partnering with vacation rentals, the goal is to provide alternatives to single use plastic water bottles as a filtered form of water for those vacationing on Maui.
Sign Waving Demonstration Seeks Safety First for Future Kīhei High School Students
The sign-waving event is being organized to raise awareness and support for a pedestrian underpass for Kīhei High School at Waipuilani Gulch.
Applications Available for Kahului Lani Phase 2, Low-Income Rentals for Seniors
Applications are currently being accepted for the second phase of Kahului Lani, an affordable senior rental complex developed by Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation in Central Maui. Kahului Lani provides seniors, ages 55 and over, who earn 60% or less of the county median income with an affordable permanent living option, offering complementary amenities so residents can “age in place.”
Proposed Repairs to ʻĪao Flood Control Project Topic of Meetings Aug. 21, 26
The Honolulu District of the US Army Corps of Engineers hosts two online public meetings to discuss proposed repairs to the ʻĪao Flood Control Project.
Aug. 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 752 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 4 Deaths (O‘ahu & Kaua‘i)
There were 752 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday. The latest data represents an average of 743 cases per day for the state over the past seven days, and more than 8,900 cases over two weeks.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at UHMC Now Open to General Public, Saturday, Aug. 21
A walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic takes place this Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Pā‘ina Building on the University of Hawai‘i Maui College campus in Kahului.
Brown Water Advisory for South Shores of Maui
High surf has resulted in coastal waters pushing into roadways and foliage above the high tide mark.
Teachers’ Union Demands Safety for Students Amid Rising Cases
On Maui, there were 39 cases reported last week, including 11 at Kahului Elementary on Maui, the most of any in the state. This resulted in quarantine for multiple students and classrooms, according to HSTA representatives.
Las Vegas Man Pulled Unresponsive from High Surf at Keawakapu
A Las Vegas man was pulled unresponsive from waters fronting 2960 South Kīhei Road at Keawakapu in South Maui this afternoon.
UH Hilo Research Finds Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Linked to Hoofed Animals
The spread of a fungal disease killing off hundreds of thousands of mature ‘ōhi‘a trees on Hawai‘i Island could be exacerbated by the presence of animals with hooves, according to a new collaborative study led by a geographer at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo.
Maui Charter Commission Seeks Community Input at Aug. 19 Meeting
At its Aug. 19 meeting, the Maui Charter Commission is seeking community input and insights regarding proposed Charter amendments that will be considered for placement on the ballot in November 2022.
UH Received Near-Record $485 Million in Extramural Funding for FY 2021
The University of Hawai’i received a near-record $485.5 million in extramural funding in FY 2021 to support research and training activities conduct by university faculty and staff.
