Maui News
US Senators from Hawai‘i Weigh in on Evolving Situation in Afghanistan
US Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaiʻi), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the evolving conditions in Afghanistan calling the situation a “humanitarian crisis.”
Lahaina Service Clubs and Non-Profits Work Together on Front Street Cleanup
Lahaina Rotary Clubs, LahainaTown Action Committee, Malama Maui Nui and Improving Every Opportunity joined forces for a cleanup Aug. 14 in Lahaina Town.
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union Awards $100,000 in College Scholarships
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union has awarded $100,000 through its Lowell Kalapa Scholarship program to 20 Hawaiʻi students.
Haʻikū’s Roots School Receives $30,000 Grant from Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
Roots School in Haʻikū received a $30,000 grant as part of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s inaugural CHANGE Framework Grants Program.
Morbillivirus Disease Found in Deceased Dolphin on Maui in 2018, Raises Concerns
After two years of investigating the cause of death of a Fraser’s dolphin that was stranded on Maui in 2018, researchers discovered a novel strain of morbillivirus, a marine mammal disease responsible for deadly outbreaks among dolphins and whales worldwide.
Lahaina Man Held on $72,000 for Alleged Attempted Murder and Sexual Assault
A Lahaina man is in police custody after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault a woman and stabbed her in a bathroom in West Maui.
New Destination Manager at Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau
In this newly created position being funded by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Meagan DeGaia will be responsible for supervising, managing, implementing and reporting on the Maui Nui Destination Management Action Plan, its Community Enrichment Program, as well as signature events within Maui County.
Marci Sato Named Deputy Director of Maui Parks Department
Sato eplaces Mary Kielty who now serves the department as Chief of Recreation.
Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Institute Has Rescued 172 Sea Turtles So Far This Year
Currently, the Marine Institute is providing life-saving medical care to nine sea turtle patients, all of which sustained injuries from interactions with fishing gear.
Aug. 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 539 New Cases in Hawai‘i
Of today’s 539 cases, there were 529 cases identified as confirmed, and 10 probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 368 on O‘ahu (+8 probable); 81 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); 49 on Maui; 14 on Kaua‘i; Molokaʻi (+3 probable); and 17 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Mālama Family Recovery Center Awarded $30,000
Mālama Family Recovery Center was awarded $30,000 from the Hawai‘i Community Foundation as part of its CHANGE Grants program.
Volunteers From MEO, BBBS, Monkeypod Restaurant Clean Sugar Beach
The volunteers collected a pickup truck full of trash or about 10 bags – including an old sink, a hammock frame and a rotting pufferfish that had to be disposed of.
Hawai‘i Land Trust Receives $50,000 from Hawai‘i Community Foundation
Hawai‘i Land Trust has received $50,000 as part of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s first CHANGE Grants program, which recently awarded a total of $7 million to 194 nonprofits across the state. HILT received funds under the program’s “Natural Environment” category, with each of the six letters of the CHANGE framework representing an area of focus for the wellbeing of our communities.
Maui Crime Aug. 1-7, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to nine burglaries, nine vehicle thefts and 14 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Aug. 1-7, 2021.
HHSAA Approves Modified Calendar Calling for State Tournaments in Every Sport
The Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association executive board unanimously approved a modified calendar calling for state tournaments in every sport.
DLIR Launches Appointments for Complex Unemployment Claims
The state Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced it will start accepting telephone appointments for complex, disputed unemployment insurance claims beginning on Aug. 16, 2021 to allow claimants to schedule slots beginning on Aug. 23, 2021.
Maui Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing, Vaccines Available at Multiple Locations
Drive through COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinics are available at multiple locations on Maui.
Maui Man Arrested for Alleged Quarantine Violation Upon Return from Los Angeles
Police say 55-year-old James Urban of Maui, was arrested upon arrival from Los Angeles, California, he was allegedly unable to present a negative pre-travel COVID-19 test from an approved facility.
Unattended Death: Human Remains Found in Spreckelsville
Police responded to Stable Road in Sprecklesville regarding the discovery of human remains at around 9:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Aug. 15, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Aug. 15, 2021. May they rest in peace.
