Maui News
Two Maui Graduates Awarded Construction Industry of Maui Bob Poulson Scholarship
The Construction Industry of Maui announced two award recipients of the trade council’s Annual Bob Poulson Scholarships. This year each recipient was awarded $15,000.
Scientific Paper Uses PWF Tour Vessels to Examine Dolphin Species Distribution
The study focused on the four most frequently sighted species in Maui Nui — the Pantropical spotted dolphin, the spinner dolphin, the common bottlenose dolphin and the more elusive false killer whale — and revealed a concerning lack of applicable information regarding the distribution of these populations.
Emergency Restoration Action Taken to Save Corals Damaged During Dredging
The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources has taken emergency action in an effort to salvage highly valuable corals severely damaged in Honolulu Harbor’s channel. The damage took place two weeks ago and was caused by a dredging platform’s anchor and cable dragging over numerous coral colonies.
UH to Upgrade Waikīkī Aquarium’s Water System to Protect Nearshore Waters
The University of Hawai‘i will upgrade the Waikiki Aquarium’s water system within the next five years to protect nearshore waters as part of an agreement with the Hawai‘i Department of Health. The Waikiki Aquarium was established in 1904 and has been an institution of the University of Hawai‘i since 1919.
Winds Delay Start of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Training Voyage to Doldrums
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia have been moored off of Lahaina, Maui, since Thursday, May 13, the morning after departing Honolulu for a training voyage to the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), the area of the Pacific Ocean known as “the doldrums.”
Department of Health to Add Probable Cases to State’s COVID-19 Daily Count
The Hawai’i Department of Health announced that it will add probable COVID-19 cases to the state’s case count beginning Wednesday, May 19.
Kalana O Maui Building is Lit in Light Blue for Emergency Medical Services Week
The Kalana O Maui Building is lit in light blue tonight, and on Wednesday and Thursday this week in honor of National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 16-22, 2021.
May 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 56 Cases (49 O‘ahu, 3 Kaua‘i, 1 Maui, 1 Moloka‘i, 2 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 56 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 49 on O‘ahu, three on Kaua‘i, one on Maui, one on Moloka‘i, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
State Recovers $31.7 Million in Lawsuit about Botched Software Upgrade for HDOT
The state of Hawaiʻi will recover $31,775,000 from successful litigation stemming from a failed project to upgrade the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportationʻs Highways Division financial management system, according to a HDOT news release.
US Sen. Hirono Co-Introduces Resolution To Ratify UN Convention on Law of the Sea
US Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced a resolution calling for the Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which has been ratified by 166 nations and the European Union.
Maui Police Conduct Graduation and Memorial Day Impaired Driving Enforcement
Officers will be looking for impaired drivers at various locations to address the dangerous and often deadly consequences of impaired driving over the High School Graduation and Memorial Day weekend.
Hawai‘i Island Man Arrested on Meth and Firearm Charges
Jonathan Tai, 36, of Kurtistown, made his initial appearance yesterday in Honolulu on a criminal complaint alleging meth and firearms offenses.
Genomic Virus Data from State Lab to Help Shape Future Pandemic Response
The data is used to prepare for the next stage of the pandemic response by helping to better understand the molecular epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 and how the virus evolves. This influences diagnostic protocols and provides insights on future vaccine development.
Sea Turtle Nesting Season is Underway in Hawai‘i
Conservation groups are seeking the public’s help to protect sea turtles as their summer nesting season gets underway.
Hawai‘i Public Schools Reopen for In-Person Learning This Fall
Hawaiʻi public schools will reopen for in-person learning, including all athletics, co-curricular and extracurricular activities this fall.
Spectators Allowed at Permitted Outdoor Sporting Events on O‘ahu
Governor David Ige has approved Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s request to allow spectators at permitted outdoor sporting events.
COVID-19 Cluster at Public Safety Training and Staff Development Section on O‘ahu Totals 20
The state Department of Public Safety confirmed six more employees currently assigned to the Training and Staff Development section have confirmed positive COVID-19 test results. This brings the total positive cases to 20.
May 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 83 Cases (62 O‘ahu, 8 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 83 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 62 on O‘ahu, eight on Maui, seven on Hawai‘i Island, and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
460 Acres Entitled for 1,900 New Housing Units in Central Maui Hub for Sale
Cushman & Wakefield announced today the firm has been hired to sell two residential and commercial sites totaling approximately 458 acres within the Maui Lani master planned community in Kahului on Maui.
US Sen. Schatz Reintroduces Bill To Address Surgeon Shortage; Maui Has 43% Scarcity
US Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and John Barrasso (R-WY) reintroduced the Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act, bipartisan legislation that would produce high quality data on where general surgeons are in short supply around the country.
