Maui News
Maui Behavioral Health Resources’ New Staff Hires, Organizational Changes
Maui Behavioral Health Resources, Maui’s largest nonprofit provider of substance use and mental health treatment services, announces several new staffing positions and organizational changes. Organization leaders say the changes were implemented to “meet the rising need of substance abuse treatment and mental health services due to the pandemic.”
Reserve Officer Recognized for 30 Years of Community Outreach
DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement reserve officer John Kahiapo was recognized over the weekend for his 30 years of volunteerism and community outreach.
Maunawili Falls Trail Closes for Two Years
The popular Maunawili Falls Trail on O‘ahu closed on Thursday, July 15 as part of a long-term plan to protect the area and its surrounding neighborhoods. The temporary closure is expected to be for two years and includes the trailhead near the Maunawili Estates Subdivision.
Update: Felicia Rapidly Weakens to Tropical Storm, Guillermo to Become Depression
Felicia is rapidly weakening as it heads toward the Central Pacific. The system went from a Category 5 hurricane yesterday to a Category 1 hurricane over a 24 hour period.
Maui Weekly Lane Closures for July 17-23
The state Department of Transportation is working on several road projects that will result in lane closures from July 17 to 23.
July 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 164 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 99 on O‘ahu (+5 probable); 17 on Hawai‘i Island (+1 probable); 14 on Maui (-2 probable); six on Kaua‘i; and 23 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending July 18, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending July 18, 2021. May they rest in peace.
Hawai‘i Energy Offers Cool Rebates This Summer
For Hawaiʻi residents hoping to lower their energy bills this summer, Hawaiʻi Energy has released its complete list of 2021 residential rebates for individuals looking to invest in energy-efficient cooling equipment and installations, including air conditioning, whole house fans, pool pumps and more.
Driver Dies in Kahikinui Crash, Alcohol and Speed Suspected as Factors
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash along a remote section of the Piʻilani Highway in Kahikinui, reported at around 10:42 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Volcano Watch: Learning from the 1984 Eruption of Mauna Loa
Inflation and earthquake activity ramped up prior to Mauna Loa’s 1984 eruption, so much so that in June of 1983, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory indicated that an eruption could occur during the following year, though the exact timing was unknown.
Teardrop Star Reveals Hidden Supernova Doom
Astronomers have made the rare sighting of two stars spiraling to their doom by spotting the tell-tale signs of a teardrop-shaped star.
DNLR, State Lawmakers Say 2021 Session Was “Most Productive” in Recent Decades
State lawmakers and DLNR leaders believe the 2021 legislative session was the most productive and effective for natural and cultural resources protection and support of any in recent decades.
Small Felicia “Still Packing Cat. 4 Punch”
Forecasters say the system is expected to more into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility Tuesday evening as a tropical storm.
Maui Family Support Services Receives Grants From Hawaiʻi DHS
Maui Family Support Services, Inc. is the recipient of a $664,584 grant for the islands of Maui and Lāna‘i and a $60,244 grant for the island of Moloka‘i from the Hawaii Department of Human Services.
July 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 124 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 80 on O‘ahu (+1 probable); 17 on Hawai‘i Island (+3 probable); 12 on Kaua‘i; 3 on Maui (+6 probable); and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Maui Crime July 4-10, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to seven burglaries, nine vehicle thefts and eight vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from July 4-10, 2021.
Scuba Diver Found Unresponsive at Mākena Landing
A male scuba diver was found unresponsive on Friday afternoon in waters off of Mākena Landing in South Maui. Maui police responded to the area at around 2:28 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021. Police say the male was diving with a friend, but they became separated while at the surface. The friend lost sight […]
Hurricane Update: “Tiny But Ferocious” Felicia Continues on Westward Trek
Felicia is forecast to move into the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility Tuesday night as a tropical storm, according to forecasters.
Study: Unemployment Claims in Hawaiʻi are 56.05% Lower Than Last Year
Weekly unemployment claims in Hawaiʻi decreased by 56.05% compared to the same week last year. This was the 11th smallest decrease in the U.S.
Rep. Case Requests Funding Native Hawaiian Programs, Indigenous Health
Congressman Ed Case, HI-01, announced his House Appropriations Committee’s approval today of its Fiscal Year 2022 Labor, Health, Human Services and Education funding measure, with $254 billion in discretionary funding for a broad range of key federal programs that support public health, child care, mental health, maternal health, job training and workforce development, public education and various initiatives to address the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
