Maui News
Maui Crime June 27-July 3, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to nine burglaries, five vehicle thefts and four vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from June 27-July 3, 2021.
Keōpūolani Skate Park Half Pipe to Close For Painting Project
The park’s half pipe will undergo painting of its platform and stairs; other sections of the skate park will remain open.
New Paratransit Advisory Committee to Be Formed; Members Sought
A new Paratransit Advisory Committee being formed to improve paratransit travel is seeking members.
July 10, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 114 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 58 on O‘ahu (+13 probable); 20 on Hawai‘i Island; two on Kaua‘i; four on Maui (+3 probable); and 14 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool to Close for Half Day for Pool Guard Recruitment Testing, July 12
The Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 12, for pool guard recruitment physical swim testing.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas Prices Continue Slow Increase
In Kahului, the average price is $4.05, which is one cent higher compared to last week, 15 cents higher than last month, and 57 cents higher than on this date a year ago.
Missing: 25-Year-Old Woman Last Seen on Moloka‘i on June 24
Gianina Reid, 25, was last seen on Molokaʻi two weeks ago on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Police say no one has heard from her since that date.
Ceremony Held in Honor of Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Signing
As of June 30, 2021, there were over 10,000 beneficiaries with homestead leases and 28,792 native Hawaiians on the Waiting List.
CDC: New Mask Advice for Vaccinated Teachers and Students
Vaccinated K-12 teachers, students and staff no longer need to wear masks under new guidance issued today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Executives with the Hawaiʻi Sate Teacher’s Association said given unanswered questions, “it’s in the best interest of everyone to wear masks when they are indoors until we reach herd immunity.”
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected on Moloka‘i
Department officials say this is the first detection of the disease in a cattle herd in Hawaiʻi since an outbreak of bTB on Molokaʻi 25 years ago.
Sheriff Impersonators, Extortion Scam Alert
A recent Sheriff impersonator scam incident has prompted the Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division to put out a warning.
DMV Offices Extend Hours and Services; Emergency ID Extensions End August 6
County DMVs are currently accepting appointments and/or walk-ins, and in some cases are offering extended hours to meet demand and help address the backlog of renewals. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds residents and motorists that the emergency extension relating to COVID-19 for driver’s licenses, non-CDL permits, and state IDs which expired on or after March 16, 2020, will end August 6, 2021.
Hawaiʻi Announces Pre-Travel Testing Agreements with Philippine Airlines and South Korea’s Incheon Airport
Starting Thursday, July 15, 2021 travelers from the Philippines and from South Korea’s Incheon International Airport may bypass the State of Hawaiʻi’s mandatory 10-day quarantine if they take a COVID-19 test from a trusted testing partner.
Summer P-EBT Benefits Begin to Roll Out This Week
Benefits are allocated to children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals, or attend a Community Eligibility Provision school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, children under 6 years of age are eligible for benefits under the Keiki Under 6 Food Support Program if they receive SNAP benefits at any time between June 1, 2021, and Aug. 2, 2021.
July 9, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 69 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 36 on O‘ahu (+1 probable); 10 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); seven on Kaua‘i; three on Maui (+1 probable); and 12 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Program Established to Mitigate Visitor Impacts at Pololū Valley on Hawaiʻi Island
A rapid increase of visitors is being reported at the historic Pololū Valley in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island where community members and industry officials are exploring ways to mitigate impacts to natural and cultural resources.
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Honolua to Fleming Beach Park on Maui.
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Honolua to Fleming Beach Park in West Maui. Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
South Maui Housing Town Hall, July 13
The panel will explore the issue of housing in South Maui as part of the South Maui Community Plan update. Panelists will address homelessness, affordable and attainable housing, and potential innovative solutions to housing issues, including smart growth and transit-oriented development.
Huihui Restaurant Opens, Part of $75 Million Enhancement at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel
A new signature oceanfront restaurant, Huihui, officially opened this week at the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel. The completion is part of the hotel’s $75 million phase one property enhancement project.
Maui County Emergency Rental Assistance Program Accepting Applications
MEO’s Emergency Rental Assistance’s function is set up to help low-income households that have been hit hardest financially by the COVID-19 pandemic pay their rent, utility bills or both here in Maui County.
