Maui News
Oct. 2, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 279 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 12 Deaths
There were 279 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Saturday. The latest data represents a total of 4,653 “active” cases over two weeks. Maui County’s seven day average of cases peaked at 57.6 per 100,000 on Aug. 25, and has been on a steady decline since the beginning of September, dropping to 14.3 per 100,000 today.
Maui Jim Maui Invitational Moves to Las Vegas in 2021 Due to Pandemic Protocols in Hawai‘i
The Maui Jim Maui Invitational basketball tournament will relocate to Las Vegas, due to the ongoing pandemic, travel restrictions, and COVID-19 protocols in Hawaiʻi.
Council Unanimously Passes 3% Transient Accommodations Tax for County of Maui
The Maui County Council unanimously passed Bill 101 today–a bill that creates a 3% transient accommodations tax.
BREAKING: Victorino Lifts Ban on Spectators at Youth Sports Not Sanctioned by DOE
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has decided to lift the ban on spectators at youth sports events held outdoors, even though all of his requests that were submitted for approval earlier this week to relax current orders, were denied by the governor.
October is ‘Stop the Ant Month’ in Hawaiʻi
A multi-agency “Stop the Ant” campaign will be underway in Hawaiʻi in October to increase awareness about the importance of early detection to prevent and control the spread of the invasive little fire ant.
Hawai‘i’s Emergency Proclamation Extended, “Still too Soon to Let Our Guard Down”
“You can see that now we are trending down–we’re absolutely heading in the right direction; but we’re still far above what the peak was for previous surges. So that’s why we’re asking that people be patient,” said Dr. Libby Char, state Health Director.
Submissions Now Open for 2022 Art of Trash and Trashion Show
Mālama Maui Nui is accepting submissions for the 2022 Art of Trash and Trashion Show, a juried event that inspires community members to reimagine resources and create art and fashion using recycle and/or reused material.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, Oct. 3
This action serves to honor the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. President Biden proclaimed Oct. 3-9 as Fire Prevention Week to pay respect to our brave firefighters and first responders who put their lives at risk daily for their fellow Americans.
County Seeks FY2022 Feral Animal Control Program Grant Applications
The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns is soliciting grant proposals for the feral animal control program funds available in FY2022.
Water Quality Lab Receives Donation from Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Charitable Trust
The Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Charitable Trust has donated $40,000 to the University of Hawai‘i Maui College Water Quality Lab.
Oct. 1, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 366 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 7 Deaths
There were 366 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 39 on Maui and four on Moloka‘i.
3 Students Win $1,000 Top Prizes in the ‘Imi Pono Challenge
Mikaela Tirona of Baldwin High, Angie Pustelnik of St. Anthony School and Shalev Sabag of Lahaina Intermediate each took home the top prize of $1,000 in the 2021 ‘Imi Pono: The Greatest Challenge media contest.
Oct. 1, Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 1 at 11:45 a.m.
Badge Pinning Ceremony Held for New Maui Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief
A badge-pinning ceremony was held Thursday at the Kahului Fire Station for Maui’s new Fire Chief Brad Ventura and Deputy Fire Chief Gavin Fujioka.
Kīlauea Eruption Creates Fluctuating Air Quality Levels for Vog and SO₂
Changing wind conditions have created intermittent air quality problems in areas west of the summit such as Pāhala, Nāʻālehu, and Ocean View as well as Hilo and East Hawai‘i.
Maui Food Bank to Benefit from ‘Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good’ Program
During October through December 2021, a portion of gasoline sales at all Maui ʻOhana Fuels locations will be donated to Maui Food Bank.
Botanist Retires After 30 Year Career of at Haleakalā National Park on Maui
After three decades of speaking up for native plants, Botanist Patti Welton officially retired from the Integrated Resource Management Division in Haleakalā National Park on Sept. 24, 2021.
100% Affordable Housing Project Proposed on 11 Acres in Waiehu, Maui
The Hale Mahaolu Ke Kahua Affordable Housing Community is proposed to be developed as 100% affordable, providing rental housing for residents earning 60% or less of the Area Median Income.
New Eruption at Kīlauea Volcano Features Fountains of Lava at Crater
Areas of volcanic glass or Pele’s hair have been observed near the Halemaumau summit of Kilauea on Wednesday evening, as reported by several pilots in the vicinity.
Hawai’i Teenagers Fighting Against Tobacco Honored at National Awards Ceremony
Members of the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaiʻi Youth Council were honored at a virtual national celebration Sept. 29 as Group Youth Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
