Maui News
Hawai‘i Land Trust and UH Maui College Partner on New Stewardship Program
The Hawai‘i Land Trust, a Hawaiʻi 501(c)3 nonprofit that protects, stewards, and works to connect people to the lands that sustain Hawaiʻi, has partnered with the University of Hawai‘i Maui College on a new environmental stewards leadership program.
First Hawaiian Bank Launches Statewide Slippah Drive for Child & Family Service
First Hawaiian Bank launched a month-long, statewide Slippah Drive benefitting Child & Family Service. New slippers donated to FHB at the bank’s Maui County branches will stay on island to help Maui County families.
DOH Warns Consumers of Recalled Sunscreen Products with Benzene
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is alerting residents and visitors that Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of five NEUTROGENA® and AVEENO® aerosol sunscreen product lines. Company testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples of the products. Consumers should stop using the affected products and discard or return them.
State Climate Commission Issues Decision Making, Investment Guidance
The statement provides recommendations to state and county governments on how to translate Hawaiʻi’s climate policy framework into decision making and investing. The American Jobs Plan includes a $50 billion investment in resilient infrastructure, including restoring and protecting nature-based infrastructure such as lands, forests and wetlands.
Kīhei Aquatic Center Pool Closes for Safety Assessment of Light Poles
The Kīhei Aquatic Center is closed due to safety concerns with pool deck light poles.
Maui Pedestrian Dies in Hit-And-Run on South Kīhei Road
A 74-year-old Kīhei man suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run accident on South Kīhei Road at around 7:36 p.m. Monday. Police say the vehicle involved may be a red SUV of an unknown make/model/year.
Council Chair Lee: Seeks Unity as Injection Well Case Proceeds Through Courts
“Maui County is making investments to make its wastewater system more efficient and environmentally friendly, and that effort will continue regardless of the outcome in any court case,” Council Chair Alice L. Lee said today.
Brown Water Advisory at Honolua to Kāʻanapali, Maui
A Brown Water Advisory was issued today for waters from Honolua to Kāʻanapali, in West Maui.
July 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 132 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 81 on O‘ahu (+7 probable); 22 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); eight on Maui (+1 probable); four on Kaua‘i; and nine in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
Canada to Ease Border Measures for Fully Vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9
Starting Aug. 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the US, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel.
Harris English, Collin Morikawa Secure Second Victories of Calendar Year
English, Morikawa, Davis, Glover and Power will join 25 other TOUR winners on Maui when the 2022 event returns to The Plantation Course at Kapalua in January.
Public Comment Period Underway on DHHL’s Honokōwai Master Plan
DHHL’s primary intent is to repurpose lands previously in pineapple cultivation but currently fallow to subsistence agricultural, residential, community, commercial, and industrial use, and to support those uses with adequate infrastructure.
Kaunoa Senior Services offering online classes via Zoom in August
The County of Maui announced Kaunoa Senior Services is offering online classes via Zoom in August for seniors 55 years old and older.
Alaka’ina Foundation Commits $2 Million to Grow Native Hawaiian Education
The Alaka’ina Foundation announces a $2 million investment to three local programs – Ho’okua’āina Lo’i, Pauahi Foundation scholarships, and Ka Papa Lo’i O Kānewai, all aimed at the educational development of Native Hawaiian students. In celebration of their 50th class reunion from Kamehameha Schools Class of ‘71, Alaka’ina Foundation board members decided to make a significant […]
Maui Behavioral Health Resources’ New Staff Hires, Organizational Changes
Maui Behavioral Health Resources, Maui’s largest nonprofit provider of substance use and mental health treatment services, announces several new staffing positions and organizational changes. Organization leaders say the changes were implemented to “meet the rising need of substance abuse treatment and mental health services due to the pandemic.”
Reserve Officer Recognized for 30 Years of Community Outreach
DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement reserve officer John Kahiapo was recognized over the weekend for his 30 years of volunteerism and community outreach.
Maunawili Falls Trail Closes for Two Years
The popular Maunawili Falls Trail on O‘ahu closed on Thursday, July 15 as part of a long-term plan to protect the area and its surrounding neighborhoods. The temporary closure is expected to be for two years and includes the trailhead near the Maunawili Estates Subdivision.
Update: Felicia Rapidly Weakens to Tropical Storm, Guillermo to Become Depression
Felicia is rapidly weakening as it heads toward the Central Pacific. The system went from a Category 5 hurricane yesterday to a Category 1 hurricane over a 24 hour period.
Maui Weekly Lane Closures for July 17-23
The state Department of Transportation is working on several road projects that will result in lane closures from July 17 to 23.
July 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 164 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 99 on O‘ahu (+5 probable); 17 on Hawai‘i Island (+1 probable); 14 on Maui (-2 probable); six on Kaua‘i; and 23 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
