Maui News
US Sen. Schatz Co-Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Fight Cybercrime & Online Scams
US Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Cornyn (R-TX) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today introduced new legislation to fight cybercrime and help keep Americans safe from online scams.
Aug. 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 655 Cases, Highest Single Day on Record
The state Department of Health reports that there were 655 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday, the single highest day on record in the state since the pandemic began. The confirmed cases included: 422 on O‘ahu (+6 probable); 121 on Hawai‘i Island (+10 probable); 52 on Maui (+17 probable); seven on Kaua‘i; and 20 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Hawai‘i House of Representatives Imposes Vaccination Requirement for Members, Staff
The House of Representatives in Hawaiʻi will adopt a vaccination requirement for all House members and staff, amid rising COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi.
Lt. Gov.: 655 Cases, 6.86% Positivity Rate, 166 Hospitalized in Hawaiʻi on Aug. 5
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green announced today’s COVID-19 case counts, ahead of the daily noon announcement traditionally issued by the state Department of Health, saying 655 new cases were recorded in Hawaiʻi today.
Maui Rally Seeks Medical Freedom for Keiki Athletes Amid New Vaccine Requirement
A sign waving rally was held this morning fronting the State Office Building in Wailuku, speaking out against the Department of Education’s announcement yesterday calling for all student athletes to be vaccinated.
County of Maui Successfully prices $84.74 Million in GO Bonds at 1.747% Rate
The County of Maui has successfully priced $84.74 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 at an All-in borrowing rate of 1.747%. This is the County’s lowest rate confirmed back to 2005, based on available data.
Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation Awards 42 Scholarships
The Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation (RAMCF) has awarded $1,000 scholarships each to 42 students from Maui County.
10 New Maui County Paratransit Buses Blessed
Maui County paratransit bus riders will benefit from 10 new paratransit buses, which were blessed Wednesday and should be on the road within the next two weeks.
Governor Declares State of Emergency for Wildfire on Hawai‘i Island
Governor David Ige signed an emergency declaration for the County of Hawai‘i to respond to a wildfire that scorched 40,000 acres in South Kohala since Friday.
Court Cuts A&B’s Watertake from East Maui While Contested Case Hearing is Underway
The Environmental Court has temporarily limited the amount of water that Alexander & Baldwin and East Maui Irrigation can take from East Maui to an average of about 25 million gallons of water per day, according to stream advocates. The court authorized the reduced diversion while a contested case hearing is conducted.
Aug. 4, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 346 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 217 on O‘ahu (+6 probable); 53 on Hawai‘i Island (+10 probable); 18 on Maui (+11 probable); five on Kaua‘i; and 25 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
Gov. Ige Invests $8.1M in 31 Innovative Education Programs
Awards range from $100,000 to $450,000. Projects are scheduled to run through June 30, 2022 and encompass STEM education, project-based learning opportunities, and leadership development programs.
West Maui Water Conservation Urged as Mahinahina Facility Undergoes Repairs
West Maui residents and businesses are being asked to voluntarily conserve water while the Mahinahina Water Treatment Facility undergoes upgrades from May 31 to Aug. 17, 2021.
Maui United Way Creates New Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
Maui United Way, with funding support from Nuestro Futuro Foundation and facilitation by ʻAʻaliʻi Alliance, brought together a diverse group of community members from Maui, Molokaʻi, Lanaʻi and the state to develop a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement.
BREAKING: New Vaccination Requirements for Hawai‘i DOE Athletics
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education today announced all student-athletes, athletic staff and volunteers will need to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 24, 2021, to participate in school-sanctioned athletic activities for the 2021-22 school year.
Water Main Break: Closure of Wailuku Elementary, Service Restored to County Building
Emergency and repair crews are responding to a water main break in Wailuku.
Maunakea Working Group Creates Webpage, Seeks Public Input
The goal of the MKWG is to present recommendations for a new governance and management structure for Maunakea to the Legislature by Dec. 31, 2021, as requested in House Resolution 33.
Partnerships Increase Availability of Free COVID-19 Testing for Hawai‘i Residents
The County of Maui is providing free COVID-19 testing for residents through Minit Medical Clinics.
Community Input Sought at Maui Charter Commission Meeting
This is the latest in a series of meetings scheduled over the next several months by the Commission to obtain input and insights from the community related to proposed Charter amendments that will be considered for placement on the ballot in November 2022.
Hawaiʻi DOT & Partners Launch 12th Annual Statewide Pedestrian Safety Month
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and its federal, state, city and community partners kicked off the 12th annual statewide Pedestrian Safety Month this August with a sign waving at the State Capitol Aug. 2.
