Maui News
Under SCR44, Hawai‘i Becomes First State to Declare “Climate Emergency”
With the passage of SCR44, Hawaiʻi becomes the first state to declare a Climate Emergency. Previously Hawaiʻi and Maui County Councils declared a climate emergency in 2019.
Maui County Charter Commission Seeks Input from Hāmākua, East Maui and Kahikinui Communities
The Maui County Charter Commission is seeking input from members of the Hāmākua, East Maui and Kahikinui communities at its next scheduled virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2021.
HB613 Allocates Federal Funds for Critical Public School Projects, Teacher Bonuses
The bill allocates moneys received by the state from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund and the American Rescue Plan Act to areas where local schools are lacking the most.
Hawaiian Electric Celebrates Century of Service in Maui County
In commemoration of 100 years of serving its customers and communities on Maui, Moloka‘i, and Lāna‘i, Hawaiian Electric is recognizing 21 non-profit organizations across the county with a total contribution of over $11,000.
MEO and Maui Immigration Services Offer Citizenship Classes Set for May 15, 22
Maui Economic Opportunity and Maui Immigration Services are jointly offering a two-session citizenship class at MEO classrooms in Wailuku from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 15 and 22.
Maui District Health Office Hosts Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics
The state Department of Health’s Maui District Health Office hosts pop-up vaccination clinics at various locations across the island. National Guard, medics, and public health nurses go out to these locations to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sweep of Former Uncle Billy’s Hotel Reveals Evidence of Recently Occupied Rooms
Officers did not find anyone during a sweep of the 146 room former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel this morning, but they did find evidence that rooms had been recently occupied.
More Than $2 Million in USDA Funding to Support Kona Biodiversity, Wildlife Habitat
The Kona Soil and Water Conservation District and seven partners were awarded $2,028,572 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to boost biodiversity and support wildlife habitat for a variety of Hawaiian forest birds, including the ʻakiapōlāʻau, Hawaiʻi ʻākepa and Hawaiʻi creeper. The forest restoration efforts resulting from this project, titled “Innovation in Kona’s Upland Forests,” are estimated to sequester 30,000 tons of carbon over 20 years.
April 28, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 69 Cases (55 O‘ahu, 10 Maui, 1 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 1 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
The state Department of Health reports that there were 69 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 55 on O‘ahu, 10 on Maui, one on Hawai‘i Island, two on Kaua‘i, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,097 cases logged over the past two weeks, 188 of them in Maui County.
Restaurant Grant Program Opening
The Small Business Administration will open the Restaurants Grant program to applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at 6 a.m. HST.
Maui’s Love The Sea Named Finalist for Defender Above & Beyond Service Award
Love The Sea, a local nonprofit on Maui, has been named a finalist for Land Rover USA’s Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards.
Rep. Lynn DeCoite Announces Intent to Vie for Senate District 7 Vacancy
State Representative Lynn DeCoite today announced her intent to vie for the Senate District 7 seat being vacated by Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise Seeks Applicants for Three $1,000 Vocational Scholarships
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise is seeking applicants for its annual vocational scholarships. Three applicants will receive $1,000 scholarships to help pay for training in areas such as agriculture, auto mechanics, welding, cosmetology or any trade or non-academic occupation.
Injured Mariner Medevaced off Hawai‘i Island
A mariner was medevaced by Coast Guard crews from a commercial fishing vessel about 130-miles southwest of Kailua Kona on Tuesday.
Kamehameha Schools Celebrates Opening of Kalanihookaha Community Learning Center
Fronting the Center is a striking, life-sized humpback whale sculpture – Koholā Ola–symbolizing one of the highest, most sacred forms of Kanaloa and signifying knowledge, intelligence and deep connection.
Mayor Victorino to Pursue TAT Tax to Help Mitigate Tourism Impacts to Maui County
The mayor believes the surcharge will serve as an incentive for Maui County to crack down on the growing number of illegal vacation rentals that don’t pay TAT.
Lānaʻi Continues Full Distance Learning Through Friday Due to Malfunctioning Electrical Equipment
Lānaʻi High & Elementary School (LHES) students will continue full distance learning through the end of this week due to a power outage caused by malfunctioning electrical equipment.
Department of Liquor Control Office to move to new Maui County Service Center
The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control Wailuku Office will be moving from 2145 Kaohu Street, Room 105, Wailuku, to the new Maui County Service Center located at 110 ‘Ala‘ihi St., Room 212, Kahului, on May 13 and 14, 2021.
Wailuku Town Municipal Parking Lot Closure Starts May 3
The County of Maui Department of Management announces the closure of the Municipal Parking Lot in Wailuku due to construction of the new four-level parking structure starting May 3, 2021.
Maui Resident Arrested at Kahului Airport for Alleged Quarantine Violation
A Maui woman was arrested on Monday for alleged violation of rules and orders related to travel quarantine.
