Maui News
July 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 147 Cases, 1 Death
The confirmed cases included: 95 on O‘ahu (-2 probable); 25 on Hawai‘i Island (+2 probable); seven on Maui; nine on Kaua‘i; one on Molokaʻi; and 10 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
82-Year-Old Pedestrian Succumbs to Injures from June 28 Crash in Waikapū, Maui
An 82-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle while she was walking within a sidewalk on Mo’olu Circle in Waikapū last month, has since succumbed to injuries she sustained in the crash.
Navy to Reexamine Effects of Pacific Training Exercises on Whales
The US Navy announced this week that it will reevaluate the impacts of its testing and training exercises on endangered whales off Southern California and Hawaiʻi. The move comes in response to a notice of intent to sue from the Center for Biological Diversity, filed after two dead fin whales were found on the hull of a military destroyer in San Diego in May.
OHA Awards $148K Grant to Salvation Army Program
The Salvation Army Family Treatment Services is the recipient of a $148,755 Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Grant to support the Native Hawaiian community.
Kahului DMVL Open Two More Saturdays, July 17 and July 31
The County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing will offer driver’s licensing and other DMVL services by appointment on two additional Saturdays, July 17 and July 31, from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Maui County Service Center office in Kahului. The service assists customers who have found it difficult to visit DMVL offices during normal weekday hours.
Update: Felicia Becomes Cat 4 Hurricane, Slow Weakening Expected Over Weekend
Felicia is expected to move into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility next Wednesday as a tropical storm.
Rockslide on Kahekili Hwy Near Mile 37
ROCKSLIDE KAHEKILI HWY AT HONOKOHAU:6:15 p.m. July 14, 2021 Kahekili Hwy is closed at mile post 37 due to a rockslide. Maui Police are on scene and crews from the state Department of Transportation, Highways Division are responding to clean up the area.
Weight Limit Enforced During $1.3 M Bridge Repair at Koukou‘ai in Kīpahulu, Maui
The weight limit will be strictly enforced with traffic personnel stationed on both approaches of the bridge during the repair period.
Hawai‘i’s Eviction Moratorium to End on Aug. 6, 2021
Governor David Ige provided formal notification today that the eviction moratorium in Hawaiʻi will end when it expires on Aug. 6, 2021. The eviction moratorium has been in place since April 17, 2020.
Kahului Man Among Latest #HiGotVaccinated Winners
The names of the remaining 53 individuals selected for grand prizes will be announced throughout the week, as winners are verified. More than 260,000 individuals registered for the chance to win prizes to date.
July 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 166 Cases, 1 Death
The confirmed cases included: 89 on O‘ahu (+2 probable); 18 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); 15 on Maui (+7 probable); 14 on Kaua‘i; and 21 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
Sen. Lynn DeCoite Hosts Virtual Town Hall Tonight to Address East Maui Traffic
State Senator Lynn DeCoite hosts a virtual town hall meeting TONIGHT starting at 4:30 p.m., with State and County leaders to discuss the traffic congestion on Hāna Highway and in East Maui.
All Public School Students to Get Free Meals During 2021-22 School Year
All students at Hawaiʻi’s 257 public schools will receive free breakfast and lunch meals for the entirety of the 2021-22 school year, thanks to a nationwide waiver from the US Department of Agriculture.
150,000 Families in Hawai‘i Will Get Child Tax Credit in July
The credit is the first in a series of monthly payments totaling about $65 million for Hawaiʻi families to help 257,000 children thrive.
Gov. Ige Asks for Respect Amid Videos of People Touching Endangered Seals
“I want to be clear that this behavior is absolutely unacceptable. Visitors to our islands – you’re asked to respect our people, culture, and laws protecting endangered species that are found nowhere else in the world,” Gov. Ige wrote.
Makawao, Kaiaulu Loop Paving Project Notice, July 19-27
The County of Maui, DPW, Highways Division, will be doing a pavement preservation project on Kaiaulu Loop, starting Monday, July 19 through July 27 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hawai‘i Rural Hospitals to Receive $2.5 Million for COVID-19 Testing, Mitigation
Ten small rural hospitals in Hawai‘i – those with fewer than 50 beds and Critical Access Hospitals – will receive $2,583,760 in new federal funding from the American Rescue Plan. This includes funding in Maui County for Kula Hospital, the Lānaʻi Community Hospital and Molokaʻi General Hospital.
Update: Felicia Becomes Cat 3 Hurricane in Eastern Pacific
According to the NHC, Felicia “rapidly intensified over the past day or so, and additional strengthening is expected through early Friday,” and slow weakening is possible by this weekend.
New Long-Term Rental Exemption and Classification in Effect Jan. 1
The County of Maui Department of Finance’s Real Property Assessment Division is reminding property owners that a new long-term rental classification and exemption has been established as part of the Maui County Code.
Makawao Man Among #HIGotVaccinated June Grand Prize Winners
The #HIGotVaccinated campaign announced the first 15 winners of its June grand prize giveaway. Maui’s Pedro “Pete” Ortiz of Makawao won one roundtrip ticket on Southwest Airlines.
