Maui News
Legislature Provides $78 Million for Native Hawaiian Caucus Priorities
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature appropriated over $78 million in funding to projects and initiatives that were prioritized by the Legislative Native Hawaiian Affairs Caucus. The funding was appropriated after the legislative session that adjourned on April 29.
Endangered Hawaiian Damselfly in Less Distress After Reintroduction on O’ahu
Biologists are releasing orange-black Hawaiian damselflies in a spring-fed stream, not far from Dillingham field on O’ahu, in the hopes of saving the species from extinction.
Median Sales Price for Single Family Home on Maui Increased to $983,500 in April
April 2021 was another strong month for home sales on Maui, with the median sales price for a single home increasing 30.3 percent from a year ago to $983,500 and for condominium homes the median sales price increased 15.4 percent from a year ago to $695,000, according to the latest report from the REALTORS® Association of Maui.
Maui Police Seeking Public’s Help To Identify Burglary Suspects
Maui Police Department is requesting assistance from the public regarding an ongoing burglary investigation that includes a stolen 2005 White Ford F350 flatbed truck with the license plate 689 MDA.
May 7, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 115 Cases (82 O‘ahu, 14 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 8 Kaua‘i, 1 Lānaʻi, 6 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 115 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 82 on O‘ahu, 14 on Maui, 4 on Hawai‘i Island, 8 on Kaua‘i and 6 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Learn About Sea Urchin Aquaculture during Next Know Your Ocean Speaker Series May 12
Want to learn how sea urchin aquaculture is helping to conserve Hawaiʻi’s coral reefs? Join the next “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” event, a free Zoom presentation on Wednesday, May 12 at 5:30 pm.
Water Service Disruptions in Wailea Today due to Thursday’s Water Outage in Kīhei
The Maui Department of Water Supply reported there are water service disruptions in Wailea today related to Thursdayʻs water outage in Central Kīhei.
Kula Elementary 4th Graders Help Save Sea Turtles by Making Educational Signs
To help the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute’s sea turtle response team save the marine creatures, fourth-grade students at Kula Elementary designed and painted educational wooden signs.
AAA Hawaiʻi: State Gas Prices March Higher
The average gas price for each region of the state increased over the past week, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch. On Thursday, May 6, the statewide average price for regular unleaded is $3.82 a gallon, which is up three cents from last Thursday, 11 cents higher than a month ago and 63 cents higher than the average last year on the same date.
A&B Sells 5 Land Parcels at Maui Business Park and Expands Development’s Offerings
Commercial real estate Company A&B sold five land parcels totaling 6.3 acres for $10.9 million in the North Project area of Maui Business Park. The company also announced the expansion of its land offerings in the South Project area of the 125-acre development.
New Study: Volcanic Eruptions & Hurricanes Affect Rainfall Chemistry on Big Island
Scientists from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa published a study based on a time-series of rainfall data on the Big Island that shows extreme events, such as volcanic eruptions and hurricanes, can affect the chemistry of precipitation.
Small Craft Advisory Issued for Some Waters Around Maui Until 6 pm Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a small craft advisory until 6 pm Friday for Māʻalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, ʻAle-nui-hāhā Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
Maui Crime April 25-May 1, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
The percentage of burglary cases decreased 50 percent from the week before when six incidents were also reported. Vehicle thefts increased 200 percent from the week before when three incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins decreased 40 percent from the week before when five incidents were reported.
Kaua‘i’s Moves to More Cautious Tier 3 with Updated Guidelines
The more cautious tier was activated after the Kaua‘i’s average case count remained elevated for the past two weeks. This is the first time Kaua‘i has moved tiers since the guidelines were approved in October 2020.
Gov. Ige Extends Disaster Relief Period for Damage Caused by Heavy Rains in March
The storm saturated ground conditions and increased water levels in reservoirs, increasing the risk of erosion, seepage, and a dam overflow. In Maui County, heavy rain washed out the Peʻahi Bridge and displaced the Kaupakalua Bridge, making roads impassable.
Hawai‘i DOE Launches Effort to Vaccinate Eligible Public School Students 16+
Planning is underway with providers on the neighbor islands. Based on availability, adult household members will be eligible to get vaccinated with their enrolled student.
PVS Specialty License Plate Featuring Hōkūle‘a to be Available in Late Summer
Governor David Ige signed into law legislation allowing the Polynesian Voyaging Society to create and sell commemorative license plates to support its continuing mission to promote Mālama Honua, or care for Island Earth.
“Conserving Hawai‘i’s Reefs Through Sea Urchin Aquaculture” Free Presentation, May 12
As natural “algae-munchers,” Hawaiian collector sea urchins can help protect local coral reefs. Learn how Hawaiʻi’s Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources is raising and utilizing sea urchins to control invasive microalgae, at a free Zoom presentation on Wednesday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. The presenter will be David L. Cohen, DAR’s sea urchin hatchery manager.
Missing Paddle Boarder Found Unresponsive in South Maui
A 56 year old California man was pulled unresponsive from South Maui waters today.
May 6, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 128 Cases (99 O‘ahu, 10 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Kaua‘i, 5 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 128 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 99 on O‘ahu, 10 on Maui, 10 on Hawai‘i Island, four on Kaua‘i, and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,218 cases logged over the past two weeks, 174 of them in Maui County.
