Maui News
Kukui Mālamalama Scholarships Awarded to Two Lāna‘i High School Seniors
This year’s recipients are Kainalu Morimoto and Mary Claire Manuel, both graduates of Lāna‘i High School.
Phil Mickelson Qualifies for 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions on Maui
With Phil Mickelson’s victory yesterday at the PGA Championship, the 50-year-old golfing legend qualified for the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions to be held at the Plantation Course at Kapalua on Maui.
May 24, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 34 Cases (40 New, -6 Probable)
The confirmed cases included: 26 on O‘ahu (-3 probable); eight on Maui (-2 probable), five on Hawai‘i Island, and one case in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state (-1 probable).
Hawaiian Airlines Ramps Up Hiring Efforts Ahead of Summer
The need for team members on Maui is particularly acute, and Hawaiian is offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus to attract experienced applicants for most jobs on the Valley Isle.
UH Leads International Star Study Using NASA’s New $10 Billion Space Telescope
Chris Ashall, a postdoctoral researcher with the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy, will lead an international team of 30 plus scientists to focus on dying stars during the flagship mission of NASA’s $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope.
Senator Schatz Reintroduces Bill to Protect US Census Data and Accuracy
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) joined 19 senators to reintroduce the Census Improving Data and Enhanced Accuracy (Census IDEA) Act, legislation that would protect the accuracy of future censuses and ensure any proposed changes to the count are properly studied, researched and tested.
Hulihia Initiative Aims for Complete Change Toward Clean Energy, Green Economy
The two-year pilot project – which in Hawaiian means “complete change” – aims for Maui County to have clean energy and transportation, food security, clean and sufficient water for the future, protected ecosystems, waste reduction, sustainable tourism, green employment and a green economy.
Maui Memorial Ride Held in Honor of Cyclists who Have Been Injured or Killed
More than 20 people participated in the Maui Memorial Bike Ride, held on Saturday, May 22, in honor of cyclists who have been hit, injured or killed on public roadways.
Kaua‘i to Return to Tier 4 on Monday, May 24
The County of Kaua‘i will return to Tier 4 on Monday after achieving low case counts for two consecutive weeks.
4.2 Earthquake at Kīlauea Consistent with Slip Along Steep Faults
Kīlauea’s south flank has been the site of 40 earthquakes of magnitude-4.0 or greater during the past 20 years. Most are caused by abrupt motion of the volcano’s south flank, which moves to the southeast over the oceanic crust. The location, depth, and waveforms recorded as part of today’s earthquake are consistent with slip along the steep faults of the pali.
May 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 48 Cases; 2 Deaths on O‘ahu
The state Department of Health reports that there were 48 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 48 confirmed cases, four cases that were identified as probable, and four cases that were removed from the probable count.
Lahaina Aquatic Center Closed for Improvements, June 7-14
Construction begins Tuesday, June 1, 2021, on a shade structure project at the Lahaina Aquatic Center. The Department of Parks and Recreation says intermittent closures are expected while the project is ongoing through Sept. 30, 2021.
UH had $3.6B Impact on Hawai‘i Economy in 2020
The University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system had a $3.6 billion impact on the state economy while supporting more than 22,500 jobs in fiscal year 2020, according to a May 2021 University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization report “The Economic Impact of the University of Hawaiʻi System 2021 Update.”
The MACC Announces Selection of Hawai‘i’s First-Ever Youth Poet Laureate
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center has announced that Hawai‘i’s first-ever youth poet laureate designation has been presented to Lua Bowman, a junior at O‘ahu’s Punahou School.
Celebrate World Ocean Day all June with Pacific Whale Foundation
In recognition of World Ocean Day, Pacific Whale Foundation offers events and programs throughout the month of June designed to inspire awareness of our blue planet and the ocean that directly or indirectly sustains all life.
Recycling Grant Program applications solicited for fiscal year 2022
The County of Maui Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division is soliciting grant applications and proposals from the County’s Recycling Grant Program for fiscal year 2022.
State Seeks Nominations for Board of Land and Natural Resources
Governor David Ige is recruiting qualified and dedicated people who are interested in serving on the State Board of Land and Natural Resources. Currently, the designated Maui and O‘ahu land district seats are open. Applicants for these seats must be residents of Maui County and Honolulu County.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending May 23, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending May 23, 2021. May they rest in peace.
Volcano Watch: New Research Sheds Light on Recent Pāhala Earthquake Swarms
Many people in Kaʻū have noticed the swarm of earthquakes taking place during the past few years. These earthquakes are happening in a zone that is 29-40 km (18-25 miles) beneath Pāhala and extends south about 10 km (6 miles) offshore. Some of the largest earthquakes from this region have been felt throughout the Island of Hawai‘i.
May 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 93 Cases (85 Confirmed, 8 Probable)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 93 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 85 confirmed cases and eight cases that were identified as probable. The confirmed cases included: 65 on O‘ahu; 15 on Maui, one on Hawai‘i Island, and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. The probable cases included: six on O‘ahu, two on O‘ahu and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state.
