Maui News
Former Maui Boy Hosts Marrow Donor Drive on Maui as Part of Eagle Scout Project
As part of his Eagle Scout project, a Life Scout hosts a bone marrow donor drive at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului, Maui on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ige Executive Order Once Again Reduces Gatherings and Sets Capacity Limits
Governor David Ige today signed an executive order that sets statewide limits for social gatherings, restaurants and bars and other settings.
Insidious Coral Killer Invading Palmyra Atoll Reef
The reefs at Palmyra Atoll, a small outlying atoll in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, are being invaded by an insidious coral killer, according to a study published in Coral Reefs and led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa marine biology researchers.
Aug. 10, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 436 Cases
There were 436 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including: 285 on O‘ahu (+7 probable); 68 on Hawai‘i Island (+8 probable); 31 on Maui (+2 probable); 15 on Kaua‘i; three Molokaʻi; and 16 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
Sensei Farms and Kaukau 4 Keiki Wrap Up Meal Distribution Program
Maui and Lāna‘i families benefit from over 4,200 boxes of free food this summer
Maui Man Dies After Found Unresponsive at ʻĪao Valley State Park
A 35-year-old Maui man found unresponsive in a stream at ʻĪao Valley State Park on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, has died.
Maui Meetings for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Now Virtual on Aug. 11 and 12
This week’s two meetings of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs scheduled to be in person in Kahului on Aug. 11 and 12 now will be hosted virtually for safety reasons due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi.
Hirono & Schatz Vote for $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that Passes Senate
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) were among the 69 senators who voted for the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which passed today.
HIGotVaccinated Begins “Vax Da Max,” a New Round of Prizes for Newly Vaccinated
“The business community recognizes that to end this pandemic, we’re going to need even more people vaccinated,” said Baehr. According to the DOH, segments of the business community are stepping up to support the incentive component of the #HIGotVaccinated campaign that is designed specifically to attract and reward those who will be vaccinated in the coming days and weeks.
Hirono Hopes to Address Maintenance Backlog at Ag Research Facilities
The AG RESEARCH Act would provide competitive grants to schools of agriculture for altering, modernizing, renovating or remodeling research facilities and equipment. The USDA Secretary is directed to distribute the grants equitably based on geography, diversity and size of institutions.
Legislation Seeks to Remove Barriers to Higher Education for Those with Criminal Records
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi reintroduced the Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act, which encourages colleges and universities to remove criminal and juvenile justice questions from their admissions applications by providing guidance and training to schools to change their policies.
Aug. 9, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 437 Cases, 1 Death on O‘ahu
There were 437 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Monday. It comes after four consecutive days in which the state’s total new cases has been in the 600s. The confirmed cases included: 288 on O‘ahu (+5 probable); 68 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); 41 on Maui (+11 probable); 16 on Kaua‘i; Molokaʻi (+4 probable); and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Police: Three Men Arrested Following Alleged Theft and Altercation in East Maui
Maui police arrested three men for unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, in addition to other charges, following an alleged theft of a trailer and belongings, and a subsequent altercation in East Maui on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021.
Vendor Sought for 8th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival
The Maui Chamber of Commerce is now accepting Product Vendor and Food Truck Vendor Applications for the 2021 Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival. The 8th Annual event will be held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Nov. 5 and 6, 2021 and virtually through an online marketplace.
REALTORS Association of Maui Hosting Online Homebuyers Event Aug. 11
The REALTORS Association of Maui is hosting a free event for prospective homebuyers on Facebook Live on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at 7 pm.
PGA TOUR Approves Olympic Gold Medalist for Sentry Tournament of Champions
Due to a new eligibility category for the PGA TOUR’s Sentry Tournament of Champions, 2020 Tokyo gold medalist Xander Schauffele of the United States qualified for the 2022 tournament that returns to The Plantation Course at Kapalua on January 5-9.
Maui Rally Draws 500, Seeking Freedom of Choice Amid Vaccination & Mask Mandates
Organizers say an estimated 500 people attended today’s rally fronting the State Office and County buildings in Wailuku, Maui, calling for freedom of choice amid further vaccination mandates announced in recent days.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Granted $7 Million to 194 Nonprofits, 27 in Maui County
Hawai‘i Community Foundation today announced $7 million in awards from its CHANGE Grants program to 194 nonprofits statewide, including 27 in Maui County, that are working to address some of the state’s most difficult challenges.
Hawaiian Paddle Sports Hosts Lā‘ie Wetlands Cleanup, Aug. 14
On Saturday, Aug. 14, Hawaiian Paddle Sports invites residents and visitors to join in a day of community service to help restore the Lā‘ie Wetlands in South Maui.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Offers 50% Off Kamaʻāina Deal on Select Days in August
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali is offering a summer deal for kama‘āina with its 50% off sale for stays Aug. 14-23 and Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2021 in the resort’s Ocean Tower’s “‘Āina” and “Premium Resort View” rooms.
