Maui News
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.
Hawai‘i Health Officials say Child’s Death Attributed to COVID-19
The child, a boy with known underlying health conditions, was visiting Hawai‘i with his parents from another state.
April 27, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 54 Cases (37 O‘ahu, 7 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 2 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 54 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 37 on O‘ahu, seven on Maui, five on Hawai‘i Island, two on Kaua‘i, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,096 cases logged over the past two weeks, 194 of them in Maui County.
Senate Majority Leader, J. Kalani English of Maui to Retire Due to “Long-Haul” COVID-19 Effects
Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English today announced his retirement from the Hawaiʻi State Senate, effective on May 1, 2021, citing long-term effects of COVID-19.
Temporary Signal Installation on Hāna Highway at Mile 3
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation began work Monday on the installation of a temporary traffic signal on Hāna Highway (Route 360) at the Mile Marker 3 culvert.
UHMC Institute for Hawaiian Music’s First-Ever Cohort on Moloka’i Releases CD
The Institute for Hawaiian Music at University of Hawaiʻi Maui College released a compilation CD by its first-ever cohort of students on the island of Moloka‘i on Monday, April 26. Entitled “Awaiāulu ‘Ia E Ke Aloha Nō Moloka‘i” (Bound Together By Love For Moloka‘i) featuring nine recordings, seven of which are original compositions by the students.
Mother’s Day Gift Baskets to Help Fund Project Graduation for KSM 2023
When the Kamehameha Schools Maui Hoʻolauleʻa was cancelled this year, the sophomore class missed out on their largest fundraising opportunity of the year. In an attempt to catch up, the Sophomore Class of 2023, Papa Kou, presents a Mother’s Day Gift Baskets Sale to fund Project Graduation.
Temporary Closure of Parking Lot at Wells Park Tennis Complex on April 28
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will temporarily close the Market Street parking lot of the Wells Park Tennis Complex on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
J&J Vaccine Clinics This Week on Maui
The clinics will be held on: Thursday, April 29 and Friday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Gymnasium in Wailuku; and on Saturday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
COVID-19 B.117 Variant Detected in Kaua‘i Visitor
The B.117 variant, also known as the “UK variant,” was detected in a sample taken from a US mainland visitor who tested positive on the island earlier this month.
Maui Police Seek Public Help in Ongoing-Death Investigation
Maui Police Department is requesting assistance from the public regarding an on-going death investigation involving the passing of Julian Heyward III in August of 2020. The man was found deceased on his property.
April 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 70 Cases (42 O‘ahu, 9 Maui, 3 Hawai‘i Island, 14 Kaua‘i, 2 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 70 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 42 on O‘ahu, nine on Maui, three on Hawai‘i Island, 14 on Kaua‘i, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,110 cases logged over the past two weeks, 205 of them in Maui County.
DOH Announces Resumption of Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations in Hawai‘i
Additional opportunities to receive the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine at locations around the state will be announced in the coming days and posted on the registration page at hawaiicovid19.com.
100+ Citations Issued at Kehena Beach in Month-Long Enforcement
“Starting from the late 80’s, into the 90’s, the number of accessible beaches in the Puna area has shrunk…inundated by lava… We are seeing the population increasing and now everybody is trying to find a space where they can enjoy the ocean…that’s Kehena,” said DOCARE Lt. Lawrence Terlep Jr.
Water Service Interruptions for Ho‘olehua Water System Customers
The work may result in temporary water service interruptions for up to 40 customers on the Hoʻolehua Water System.
Training at Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool, April 30 and May 1
The Department of Parks and Recreation and the Maui Fire Department will hold personnel training from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku.
Two Residents Displaced from Home Fire in Waikapū, Maui
Two residents were displaced from their home following an early morning house fire in Waikapū. Both residents were transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for possible smoke inhalation.
“Saving Kiwikiu-Maui Parrotbill on the Brink” TV Special Debuts this Week
Kiwikiu (Maui parrotbill) is the most endangered native Hawaiian bird. The small yellow honeycreepers live only in high elevation forest on windward Haleakalā, Maui. With an estimated population of less than 150 individuals, it is at high risk of going extinct within a few years.
Reduced Adoption Fees During Maui “Empty the Shelter” Event, May 5-9
BISSELL Pet Foundation is again aiming to Empty the Shelters by sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $25 or less at 200 participating shelters, including the Maui Humane Society from May 5-9, 2021.
Goodfellow Bros. Earns “Great Place to Work” Certification
Goodfellow Bros., a fourth-generation family-owned large heavy-civil contractor, has earned official recognition as a Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM company.
