Maui News
Maui’s Anthony Pfluke Earns his First Nā Hōkū Hanohano Nomination
Maui singer-songwriter Anthony Pfluke has earned his firs Nā Hoku Hanohano nomination for his latest album, featuring all original songs, “We Will Rise,” in the category for Acoustic Contemporary Album of the Year.
UPDATE/LOCATED: Lāna‘i Man Last Seen Two Weeks Ago
UPDATE: (3:16 p.m. 5.6.21) Davis was located and found to be in good health.
Maui Water Mainline Break Affects 150 Homes and Businesses in Kīhei
The break occurred on Auhana Road and involves a 30-inch transmission pipeline. The water service outage affects over 150 homes and businesses and 200 fire hydrants.
Regal Resumes Operations at Maui Mall Village Megaplex Movie Theater
Regal Cinemas is reopening its Megaplex at Maui Mall Village this Friday, May 7, 2021.
Waiehu Crash Claims Life of Wailuku Woman; Driver Arrested
A Wailuku woman suffered fatal injuries in a single vehicle crash on Waiehu Beach Road early this morning. Police have since identified the woman as Jamescy Akahi, 37, and say she was a passenger in the vehicle.
Moloka‘i Man Arrested for Alleged Violation of Rules and Orders Related to Quarantine
A Molokaʻi man was arrested on Wednesday for alleged violation of rules and orders related to the state’s travel quarantine.
Maui Man was Among Those who Went Missing on 1962 Flight Toward Vietnam
Two Hawaiʻi men were aboard the flight, including SP5 James Wong of Lahaina, Maui and SP5 Guy Kinnison of Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu.
Water Main Break Forces Temporary Closure of Kīhei Police Station
A water main break in South Maui has forced the temporary closure of the Kīhei Police Station.
Maui Police Make 224 Impaired Driving Arrests to Date; Up 27% From Last Year
One of those arrests was made on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, during the Maui Police Department’s Cinco De Mayo impaired driving enforcement campaign. Under the authority of the Maui County Tow Ordinance MPD Traffic officers towed the vehicle following the impaired driving arrest.
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Popular Ocean Camp Returns with Summer Sessions
Pacific Whale Foundation’s popular Ocean Camp returns for Summer 2021. The camp teaches elementary schoolchildren about marine wildlife and conservation with engaging daily hands-on science lessons, expressive crafts, team-building games and activities, and nature-based inquiry.
Senate Announces Appointment of New Majority Leader and Committee Changes
Following the retirement of former Senator Leader J. Kalani English on May 1, 2021, the Hawaiʻi State Senate today announced the appointment of Senator Dru Kanuha (District 3 – Kona and Kaʻū) as the new Senate Majority Leader.
Former Maui Police Officer Pleads Guilty to 7-Count Indictment Alleging Public Corruption
Brandon Charles Saffeels, 36, a resident of Maui and former Maui Police Department officer, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi to a seven-count indictment charging him with public corruption in the form of honest services wire fraud.
Recalled: 15 oz. cans of S&W Organic Black Beans; and O Organic Brand Black Beans and Chili Beans
The recalled products were distributed nationwide in retail stores, including Hawaiʻi stores and may have been purchased from February 2021 to present.
New Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to Help with Internet Access to Low-Income
Under the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program established by the Federal Communications Commission, eligible households can receive up to $50 a month to pay for broadband service. Qualifying lessees on Hawaiian Home Lands may apply for an enhanced benefit of up to $75 per month.
May 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 64 Cases (40 O‘ahu, 8 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Kaua‘i, 8 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 64 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 40 on O‘ahu, eight on Maui, two on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,191 cases logged over the past two weeks, 172 of them in Maui County.
Hawaiian Homes Commission Chair Comments on House Bill 499
Regardless of whether or not the Governor signs this measure into law, Ailā, Jr. said, “the Hawaiian Homes Commission and its beneficiaries will chart the path forward in generating revenue from available lands to develop future homesteads.”
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Seeks Applicants for Senate District 7 Vacancy
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi will be accepting “expressions of interest” from qualified candidates for the newly vacant Hawaiʻi Senate District 7 seat.
Flash Flood Watch From Thursday Night to Late Friday for Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service says an upper-level-low moving in from the west, combined with converging low level flow and moisture moving in from the east, will bring the potential for thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall statewide.
Ag Baseline Study Updated: Planted Acreage Grows on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island & Kaua‘i
“The data is an indicator of growth through many diverse crops and it emphasizes the importance of preserving and protecting agricultural lands for future cultivation and improving the state’s economic growth.”
Mayor Declares May “Community Action Month”
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino declared May Community Action Month in the county and recognized Maui Economic Opportunity for its contributions, especially with its work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
