Maui News
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.
Aug. 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 389 Cases, 1 Death on Maui
The confirmed cases included: 266 on O‘ahu (+2 probable); 65 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); 34 on Maui (-3 probable); six on Kaua‘i; and 18 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+2 probable).
St. Anthony School Begins In-Person Learning with New Leadership
St. Anthony School Maui began the 2021-2022 school year in-person on Monday with its highest enrollment in over a decade, a new Head of School, new church leadership, and is looking forward to unveiling their own Athletic Center on campus.
Customer Service Payment Changes Announced at Maui Dept. of Water Supply
The Department of Water Supply will temporarily close its payment window on the 5th floor of the Kalana O Maui Building for all transactions beginning Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. All other payment options are still available.
Keawakapu Home Listed at $38M as Neighboring Property Sells for $45M, Highest on Record
A Balinese and Hawaiʻi-inspired beachfront home in Keawakapu, Maui is on the market, listed at $38 million. According to the data available through the REALTORS Association of Maui, there have only been three sales above the $30 million mark in the history of Maui home sales.
Arleen Gerbig & Yuki Lei Sugimura Honored at 49th Kupuna Aloha Celebration
West side senior leader Arleen Gerbig and Maui County Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura were honored as Kupuna Advocates of the Year at the virtual 49th Kupuna Aloha Celebration, organized by Maui Economic Opportunity and viewed by about 200 people live on July 30.
Councilmember Tasha Kama on Extended Medical Leave
Maui County Councilmember Tasha Kama is on extended medical leave.
Mayor’s Request for Delay of In-Classroom Learning Fails to Gain Governor’s Support
The mayor’s request to postpone the start of in-classroom learning has failed to gain the support of Governor David Ige.
Police ID Snorkeler who was Pulled Unresponsive from West Maui Waters
Upon arrival, life-saving measures were being performed by bystanders until fire and medic personnel took over; however, those measures proved futile, according to a Maui Police Department spokesperson.
Aug. 2, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 365 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 219 on O‘ahu (+3 probable); 74 on Hawai‘i Island (+2 probable); 41 on Maui (+3 probable); 11 on Kaua‘i (+3 probable); and 10 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (-1 probable).
Hawaiʻi Attorney General in Coalition Urging Cyber Security in Wake of Ransomware Cases
Following an increase in the frequency and scale of ransomware attacks across the globe, Attorney General Clare E. Connors joins a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General in urging businesses and government entities to immediately assess their current data security practices and take appropriate steps to protect operations and consumer data.
Schatz Celebrates Hawai‘i Surfer Carissa Moore’s Olympic Gold Medal Win On Senate Floor
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) spoke on the Senate floor today to celebrate Carissa Moore’s Olympic Gold Medal win in surfing.
Lahaina DMVL Office Closed Today; Kahului and Kīhei Offices Remain Open
Because of a staffing shortage, the Lahaina office of the County of Maui Department of Finance’s Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing will be closed today.
Go Green Recycling Event Aug. 14 for West Maui, Appointments Required
Mālama Maui Nui’s monthly Go Green Recycling event for West Maui residents will take place in Lahaina on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 9 am to noon at 1870 Honoapi’ilani Hwy (parking lot behind the Lahaina District Court).
Rotation Measurement of HR 8799 Planets Give New Spin on Planet Formation Mystery
Astronomers have captured the first-ever spin measurements of HR 8799, the famed system that made history as the very first exoplanetary system to have its image taken.
Maui Weekly Lane Closures Through Aug. 6
The state Department of Transportation is working on several road projects that will result in lane closures from July 31 to Aug. 6.
Early Head Start Continuation Grant Received by Maui Family Support Services
MFSS has been providing year-round Early Head Start services in Maui County for more than 23 years. This grant will allow MFSS to serve 119 pregnant women/0-3 year old children. Early Head Start promotes early childhood education and development, school readiness, and encourages parents to be better caregivers and teachers to their children.
Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test Set for Aug. 2 at 11:45 a.m.
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 2 at 11:45 am.
5 Acres Burned in Kaupō Fire, 90% Contained
A brush fire in Kaupō has burned an estimated five acres since it was first reported at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in the area of Waiu and Nuʻu Landing. Fire officials say that as of 4:45 p.m., the fire was 90% contained.
Maui Mayor Requests Postponement of Return to School Amid Delta Variant Surge
In light of new CDC data showing the Delta variant can spread as easily as Chickenpox, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is asking the Hawaiʻi Department of Education, Department of Health and the Ige Administration to postpone the return of classroom learning until the impacts of the current COVID surge on Maui County’s healthcare facilities can be assessed.
