Maui News
Lānaʻi School Reopens Wednesday for Elementary & Vulnerable Secondary Students
Lānaʻi High & Elementary School will reopen Wednesday, May 5, for elementary students and vulnerable secondary students.
Maui Post-Arrival COVID-19 Testing Soft Launch Begins at Kahului Airport
Maui County’s new post-arrival testing program for unvaccinated trans-Pacific arrivals from the continental US debuted today (May 4, 2021), with hundreds of travelers undergoing rapid COVID-19 testing at Kahului Airport.
Maui Flood Advisory Until 7:30 p.m.
The island of Maui is under a Flood Advisory until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
War Memorial Complex Facilities to be Closed to General Public, May 21-22 for Graduations
War Memorial Complex facilities will be closed to the general public on May 21 and May 22 for graduation ceremonies hosted by Baldwin and Maui high schools, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Peer Reviewers Urgently Sought to Assess Native Hawaiian Education Grant Applicants
About $85 million in federal educational funding are at risk without enough reviewers
Bank of Hawaii Serves 287,000+ Free Meals Through “Bankoh Meals-To-Go”
In addition to Oʻahu, roughly 300 employees located in the bank’s Neighbor Island and West Pacific regions are also provided free meals, prepared and supported by more than 250 local restaurants.
May 4, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 80 Cases (60 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 6 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 80 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 60 on O‘ahu, 11 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 1,204 cases logged over the past two weeks, 180 of them in Maui County.
Hawaiian Electric Disconnection Moratorium to End May 31, 2021
The moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment of Hawaiian Electric bills ends on May 31, 2021. Customers with a past due balance are urged to set up a payment plan that can stretch installments over many months.
Maui Post-Arrival COVID-19 Testing Begins Today
Starting today, the County of Maui begins the soft rollout of a secondary test upon arrival at Kahului Airport for trans-Pacific flights.
HCA Offers Grants for Haʻikū Flood Recovery; Community Meeting Set for May 5
The Haʻikū Community Association is offering grants of up to $300 to Haʻikū community members who were affected by the flooding in March. The funds will help assist members to recover from the damages caused by the flooding.
UH Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremonies Range from Virtual to In-Person
June 5, UH Maui College—The campus is still in the process of planning for an in-person commencement ceremony.
Schatz Accepting Applications for Statewide High School Internship Program
Applications for US Senator Brian Schatz’s 2021–22 High School Internship Program are now being accepted. The statewide program provides a hands-on learning opportunity about the US Senate and encourages students to be leaders and advocates in their schools and communities.
Schatz Introduces New Legislation To Support Hotel Workers, Save Jobs
The Save Hotel Jobs Act will provide new grants and tax credits to help pay hotel employees, bring back laid-off workers and ensure safe workplaces.
2021 Graduation Celebrations Scheduled for Hawai‘i’s Public Schools
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education today announced the dates, times and formats for public high school graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021.
May 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 74 Cases (49 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 7 Kaua‘i, 3 Out-of-State); 1 Death on Maui
The state Department of Health reports that there were 74 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 11 on Maui. Over two weeks, Maui County has logged 183 cases.
Hawai‘i State FCU to Award Public School Teachers with $40K in Grants for Supplies
Hawaiʻi State FCU will distribute $40,000 in grants of up to $500 to eligible Hawaiʻi public school teachers to help purchase supplies, such as books, learning materials and other classroom necessities. Applications are available now through June 30, 2021.
COVID-19 Testing at Kaua‘i Jail After Employee Tests Positive
The state Department of Public Safety reports that they will conduct mass COVID-19 testing at the Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center after one employee reported a positive test result to the facility.
Kīhei Charter School Student to “Double Graduate” This Month
When Amanda Tuttle graduates from Kīhei Charter School later this month, she’ll also receive an Associate in Science Degree in ECET (Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology) from the University of Hawai‘i Maui College.
DOH: Know Your Risk, Prevent Diabetes
According to the department, more than half of all adults in Hawaiʻi have diabetes or prediabetes. Both conditions cause higher-than-normal blood sugar levels that can lead to serious health problems, department official say.
Maui Police Plan Cinco De Mayo Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
The Maui Police Department Traffic Section, will be conducting sobriety check points and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving over the Cinco De Mayo holiday.
