Maui News
July 7, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 39 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 24 on O‘ahu; nine on Hawai‘i Island; one on Maui; one on Kaua‘i (-1 probable); and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Olowalu Petroglyphs Vandalized, Paintball Markings Left Across Cliff Face
“White and yellow splotches of paint are spread across nearly the entire cliff face from the top to the base and from one side to the other. A great battle happened in this Ahupuaʻa and it’s hurtful to see this kind of disrespect for our culture,” said DOCARE Lt. John Yamamoto.
Proposed Amendments To Kahului Harbor Fisheries Area & Maui ‘Oama Rules
A statewide online public hearing will be held on proposed amendments of Hawai’i Administrative Rules relating to the Kahului Harbor Fisheries Management Area and rules regulating the take and possession of ‘oama on the island of Maui.
US Senator Schatz Reintroduces College Equity Act
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the College Equity Act, a bill that would give colleges and universities funding to address disparities in higher education recruitment, admissions and support.
Imi Pono Programs Offered in July for 2020 Entrants and Finalists
Two business and financial programs, produced by MEO and the Maui Chamber of Commerce, will be held in July for entrants in “The Greatest Challenge 2020.” They are: Core Four Business Planning Course for Teens, and Teens Financial Literacy.
New Sex Crimes Evidence Tracking System and Laws in Hawaiʻi
The tracking system is designed to allow survivors of sexual assault to obtain up-to-date information on the status of their sexual assault evidence collection kits, from collection through testing, and to do so in an anonymous way. Survivors who have their kit bar code numbers may now go online to see the status of their kit. The use of bar codes began in January 2020.
Maui High School Foundation Announces 2021 Hall of Honor Awardees
Honorees include: Vernon Patao – Class of 1988; Amos Lonokailua -Hewett- Class of 1989; Troy Keoni Orsono – Class of 2004; Randy Yamanuha – Retired Maui High School Principal; and Eugene Kennedy, Retired MHS teacher, registrar, coach.
Breaking: No Tsunami Expected from 4.2 Earthquake Off Kaho‘olawe
There is no tsunami expected following a 4.2 (preliminary magnitude 4.0) earthquake reported at 7:41 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in the deep ocean south of Kahoʻolawe. It was adjusted several times following further evaluation from the USGS.
Mayor: Additional Water Allocation to be Reserved for Development of Affordable Rentals, Attainable Workforce Housing
The mayor says his decision is expected to incentivize developers to build more units sooner by offering greater certainty to those seeking to build affordable rentals and attainable workforce housing.
Senate Votes to Override Five Measures on Governor’s Veto List Including HB862
Among the bills that the senate voted to override from the Governor’s veto list was House Bill 862, which authorizes the counties to establish a county transient accommodations tax at a rate not to exceed three per cent.
New Data provides More Accurate Picture of Vaccinations in Hawai‘i
New data provided by federal agencies was added to the state’s vaccine count. Officials from the Hawai‘i Department of Health’ say that the improved data provides a more detailed and accurate picture of the state and county vaccination rates.
LIST: Maui Lane Closures, Through July 9
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations.
Reduced Adoption Fees at Maui Humane Society, July 7-10
The Maui Humane Society will be participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation Summer 2021 “Empty the Shelters” adoption event, offering reduced adoption fees ranging from $0 to $25 per animal from July 7 through July 11.
Kaua‘i to End Resort Bubble Program Thursday
Kaua‘i Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami issued an amended emergency rule that will end the Resort Bubble program and move the County to Tier 5 on Thursday, July 8. That’s the same day that the state plans to ease travel and gathering guidelines as the vaccination rate nears 60%.
Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation Launches Food Drive for Food Banks
The nonprofit Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation is launching its second-annual #OneCanIfCan food drive to help support Hawai‘i food banks.
Gov. Ige Vetoes 26 Bills
Governor David Ige today announced that he has vetoed 26 of the 28 bills on his Intent to veto list. Earlier today, the governor sent a Statement of Objections for each of the 26 bills to the Hawai‘i State Legislature.
AARP Hawaiʻi Webinars Will Help You Prepare for Any Disaster
The series of disaster preparation webinars starts Wednesday, July 21 and continues each Wednesday at 2 p.m. until Aug. 11.
Maui Educational Opportunity Center Offers Free Financial Literacy Workshops
The upcoming workshop takes place on Friday, July 9 at 10 a.m.
July 6, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 39 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 27 on O‘ahu (+1 probable); three on Maui; two on Hawai‘i Island; one on Kaua‘i; and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Awards $395,000 in Additional Grants
Due to a budget reallocation approved by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Board of Trustees, an additional $394,588 in grants was awarded to projects designed to strengthen Native Hawaiians’ connections to family, culture and land. This includes $23,507 more in funding for Hana Arts.
