Maui News
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending July 18, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending July 18, 2021. May they rest in peace.
Hawai‘i Energy Offers Cool Rebates This Summer
For Hawaiʻi residents hoping to lower their energy bills this summer, Hawaiʻi Energy has released its complete list of 2021 residential rebates for individuals looking to invest in energy-efficient cooling equipment and installations, including air conditioning, whole house fans, pool pumps and more.
Driver Dies in Kahikinui Crash, Alcohol and Speed Suspected as Factors
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash along a remote section of the Piʻilani Highway in Kahikinui, reported at around 10:42 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Volcano Watch: Learning from the 1984 Eruption of Mauna Loa
Inflation and earthquake activity ramped up prior to Mauna Loa’s 1984 eruption, so much so that in June of 1983, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory indicated that an eruption could occur during the following year, though the exact timing was unknown.
Teardrop Star Reveals Hidden Supernova Doom
Astronomers have made the rare sighting of two stars spiraling to their doom by spotting the tell-tale signs of a teardrop-shaped star.
DNLR, State Lawmakers Say 2021 Session Was “Most Productive” in Recent Decades
State lawmakers and DLNR leaders believe the 2021 legislative session was the most productive and effective for natural and cultural resources protection and support of any in recent decades.
Small Felicia “Still Packing Cat. 4 Punch”
Forecasters say the system is expected to more into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility Tuesday evening as a tropical storm.
Maui Family Support Services Receives Grants From Hawaiʻi DHS
Maui Family Support Services, Inc. is the recipient of a $664,584 grant for the islands of Maui and Lāna‘i and a $60,244 grant for the island of Moloka‘i from the Hawaii Department of Human Services.
July 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 124 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 80 on O‘ahu (+1 probable); 17 on Hawai‘i Island (+3 probable); 12 on Kaua‘i; 3 on Maui (+6 probable); and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Maui Crime July 4-10, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to seven burglaries, nine vehicle thefts and eight vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from July 4-10, 2021.
Scuba Diver Found Unresponsive at Mākena Landing
A male scuba diver was found unresponsive on Friday afternoon in waters off of Mākena Landing in South Maui. Maui police responded to the area at around 2:28 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021. Police say the male was diving with a friend, but they became separated while at the surface. The friend lost sight […]
Hurricane Update: “Tiny But Ferocious” Felicia Continues on Westward Trek
Felicia is forecast to move into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility Tuesday night as a tropical storm, according to forecasters.
Study: Unemployment Claims in Hawaiʻi are 56.05% Lower Than Last Year
Weekly unemployment claims in Hawaiʻi decreased by 56.05% compared to the same week last year. This was the 11th smallest decrease in the U.S.
Rep. Case Requests Funding Native Hawaiian Programs, Indigenous Health
Congressman Ed Case, HI-01, announced his House Appropriations Committee’s approval today of its Fiscal Year 2022 Labor, Health, Human Services and Education funding measure, with $254 billion in discretionary funding for a broad range of key federal programs that support public health, child care, mental health, maternal health, job training and workforce development, public education and various initiatives to address the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
UH Vaccine Mandate On Pause; Survey Indicates 90% Vaccinated
More than 92% of University of Hawaiʻi students and 95% of UH employees of the 10-campus system have been vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus or plan to be, according to surveys administered in late June. In response, all 10 UH campuses will see dramatic increases in in-person instruction and on-campus activities this fall, with no restrictions on enrollment for the unvaccinated.
Wailuku Woman Among Latest #HiGotVaccinated Winners
A woman from Wailuku, Maui is among the latest grand prize winners for the state Department of Health’s #HiGotVaccinated campaign.
Hawai‘i Federal Court Decides Maui’s Lahaina Facility Requires Clean Water Act Permit
One day after federal Judge Susan Oki Mollway issued an order requiring Maui County to get discharge permits for Lahaina injection wells under the Clean Water Act, Councilmember Kelly Takaya King said today she urges Mayor Michael P. Victorino to not appeal the decision.
Maui Roundtable to Help Those Impacted by End of Eviction Moratorium
State Representative Troy Hashimoto and Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura host the live roundtable from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
Testifiers Suggest Delayed Implementation of Plastic Disposable Foodware Ban
“The law was passed before the global pandemic and the unforeseen impacts of COVID-19 must be considered. We must at the same time consider the intent of County Council, which unanimously passed this legislation, and the devastating impact single-use plastics have on the environment,” said Tamara Farnsworth, Division Manager with the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Pace of Gas Prices Increases Picks Up
Although international oil producers agreed on production levels earlier this week, gas prices in the state climbed higher faster during the past week with most regions seeing increases of three to four cents per gallon, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.
