Maui News
Lottery Applications Being Taken for Buying Home in New Maui Workforce Complex
Alaula Builders will hold a lottery to select the applicants who will be offered an opportunity to secure one of the 40 units at Hale Kaiola, an affordable workforce development in North Kīhei. Applications are now being accepted for the lottery.
Honoapi‘ilani Traffic Accident: All Clear
Honoapiʻilani Highway Advisory: Motorists are asked to use caution while driving on the Honoapiʻilani Highway near the “Pali lookout.” Maui police say there’s a motor vehicle accident in the area.
Local Red Cross Volunteers Needed for Busy Disaster Season
American Red Cross needs volunteers with the busy season approaching for disasters including hurricanes, wildfires or tsunamis.
Two Visitors Arrested and Released on Maui after Alleged Quarantine Violations
A 51-year-old Indiana man and 58-year-old Oregon woman were each arrested upon arrival from Los Angeles, California.
Aug. 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 460 New Cases in Hawai‘i
There were 460 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Tuesday. The latest data represents an average of 689 cases per day for the state over the past seven days, and more than 8,500 cases over two weeks.
Maui Humane Society Issues Urgent Request for Foster Homes for Dogs
Due to high surrender and stray intake rates, the shelter population is experiencing a surge. There are currently 198 cats/kittens and 23 dogs in foster homes.
Man Accused of “Hurling a Metal Pole” at Officer Held on $13,300 Bail
A man accused of hurling a metal pole at an officer, setting off a struggle with police, was arrested early Sunday morning at his campsite along South Kīhei Road.
Hawai‘i Judiciary Postpones Jury Trials Until Oct. 4
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald ordered that jury trials across the state be postponed through Oct. 4, 2021. The order was issued in response to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in the community.
39 COVID-19 Patients at Maui Hospital, Most COVID Admissions Since Pandemic Started
Maui Memorial Medical Center continues to experience an increase in COVID-19 positive admissions. Today, the Maui hospital is caring for 39 COVID-19 positive patients with seven in intensive care and four on a ventilator. Of these 39 patients, 51% are 59 years of age and younger.
University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges Ranked No. 1 in 2021 by WalletHub
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges are the best community college system in the nation, according to WalletHub’s 2021 Best and Worst Community Colleges.
Three Injured in Dog Attack on Hawai‘i Island
An 85-year-old Puna woman remains in critical condition and two men were also injured after a vicious attack involving multiple dogs on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 in Kea‘au on Hawai‘i Island.
US Senators from Hawai‘i Weigh in on Evolving Situation in Afghanistan
US Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaiʻi), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the evolving conditions in Afghanistan calling the situation a “humanitarian crisis.”
Lahaina Service Clubs and Non-Profits Work Together on Front Street Cleanup
Lahaina Rotary Clubs, LahainaTown Action Committee, Malama Maui Nui and Improving Every Opportunity joined forces for a cleanup Aug. 14 in Lahaina Town.
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union Awards $100,000 in College Scholarships
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union has awarded $100,000 through its Lowell Kalapa Scholarship program to 20 Hawaiʻi students.
Haʻikū’s Roots School Receives $30,000 Grant from Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
Roots School in Haʻikū received a $30,000 grant as part of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s inaugural CHANGE Framework Grants Program.
Morbillivirus Disease Found in Deceased Dolphin on Maui in 2018, Raises Concerns
After two years of investigating the cause of death of a Fraser’s dolphin that was stranded on Maui in 2018, researchers discovered a novel strain of morbillivirus, a marine mammal disease responsible for deadly outbreaks among dolphins and whales worldwide.
Lahaina Man Held on $72,000 for Alleged Attempted Murder and Sexual Assault
A Lahaina man is in police custody after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault a woman and stabbed her in a bathroom in West Maui.
New Destination Manager at Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau
In this newly created position being funded by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Meagan DeGaia will be responsible for supervising, managing, implementing and reporting on the Maui Nui Destination Management Action Plan, its Community Enrichment Program, as well as signature events within Maui County.
Marci Sato Named Deputy Director of Maui Parks Department
Sato eplaces Mary Kielty who now serves the department as Chief of Recreation.
Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Institute Has Rescued 172 Sea Turtles So Far This Year
Currently, the Marine Institute is providing life-saving medical care to nine sea turtle patients, all of which sustained injuries from interactions with fishing gear.
