Maui News
Texas Man Dies, Pulled Unresponsive from West Maui Waters
A Texas man, pulled unresponsive from West Maui waters on Wednesday morning, has died.
$2 Million Donation Funds UH’s Endowed Chair Honoring Hawai’i Engineer Alfred Lee
With two $1 million gifts from the same anonymous donor, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Engineering established an endowed chair in honor world-renowned Hawaiʻi engineer Dr. Alfred A. Yee, who died in 2017.
Aug. 11, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Delay in Lab Reporting Results in Partial Count of 472 Cases in Hawai‘i, 2 Deaths
There were 472 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, but the total is considered a partial count due to a delay in electronic lab reporting. The electronic laboratory reporting system was interrupted for approximately 20 hours on Monday, Aug. 9 and Tuesday, Aug. 10. As a result of this interruption, there is a […]
US Navy Contributed $6 Million to UH for Pioneering Wave Energy Research
The US Naval Facilities Engineering Command and Expeditionary Warfare Center has contributed $6 million to the Hawaiʻi Natural Energy Institute at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to continue critical research and logistical support to the only grid-connected wave energy testing site in the nation.
New Piʻilani and Kūlanihākoʻi Traffic Signals to be Fully Operational, Aug. 19
Maui motorists are advised that new traffic signals at the intersection of Piʻilani Highway (Route 31) and Kūlanihākoʻi Street will be fully operational on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021.
Mālama Maui Nui Launching ‘Get the Drift and Bag It’ Annual Cleanup Campaign
The nonprofit Mālama Maui Nui is launching “Get the Drift and Bag It!” — an annual cleanup campaign hosted in partnership with the Ocean Conservancy that seeks to empower Maui residents in their environmental stewardship of the island community. This year’s event will take place Sept. 1-18.
COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic at Kula Hospital, Aug. 12
Kaiser Permanente hosts a COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinic at Kula Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The clinic is offering the Pfizer vaccine to individuals age 12 years and older.
Exclusive Interview: Maui Mayor Victorino Discusses Critical Issues Facing Maui County Today
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and Maui Now Director, Jack Dugan to address some of the greatest challenges facing the county today.
17 Staff, 22 Inmates Have Active COVID-19 Infections at Maui Jail
The Maui Community Correctional Center in Wailuku reported four more positive staff test results on Tuesday, brining the number of active infections among staff to 17 and inmates to 22, for a total of 39 cases at the Maui facility.
Vaccination Clinic at War Memorial Gym, Aug. 13; Free Testing in Pukalani, Aug. 11
A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at War Memorial Gym in Wailuku. The clinic is staffed by Minit Medical Urgent Care and all three vaccines will be administered, subject to availability.
Bicyclist Injured in Miscellaneous Accident on Kekaulike Avenue
A preliminary investigation reveals the man was riding within the bike lane when he struck a bump on the roadway causing him to fall.
Former Maui Boy Hosts Marrow Donor Drive on Maui as Part of Eagle Scout Project
As part of his Eagle Scout project, a Life Scout hosts a bone marrow donor drive at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului, Maui on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ige Executive Order Once Again Reduces Gatherings and Sets Capacity Limits
Governor David Ige today signed an executive order that sets statewide limits for social gatherings, restaurants and bars and other settings.
Insidious Coral Killer Invading Palmyra Atoll Reef
The reefs at Palmyra Atoll, a small outlying atoll in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, are being invaded by an insidious coral killer, according to a study published in Coral Reefs and led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa marine biology researchers.
Aug. 10, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 436 Cases
There were 436 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including: 285 on O‘ahu (+7 probable); 68 on Hawai‘i Island (+8 probable); 31 on Maui (+2 probable); 15 on Kaua‘i; three Molokaʻi; and 16 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
Sensei Farms and Kaukau 4 Keiki Wrap Up Meal Distribution Program
Maui and Lāna‘i families benefit from over 4,200 boxes of free food this summer
Maui Man Dies After Found Unresponsive at ʻĪao Valley State Park
A 35-year-old Maui man found unresponsive in a stream at ʻĪao Valley State Park on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, has died.
Maui Meetings for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Now Virtual on Aug. 11 and 12
This week’s two meetings of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs scheduled to be in person in Kahului on Aug. 11 and 12 now will be hosted virtually for safety reasons due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi.
Hirono & Schatz Vote for $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that Passes Senate
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) were among the 69 senators who voted for the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which passed today.
HIGotVaccinated Begins “Vax Da Max,” a New Round of Prizes for Newly Vaccinated
“The business community recognizes that to end this pandemic, we’re going to need even more people vaccinated,” said Baehr. According to the DOH, segments of the business community are stepping up to support the incentive component of the #HIGotVaccinated campaign that is designed specifically to attract and reward those who will be vaccinated in the coming days and weeks.
