Maui News
Young Brothers Completes Lāna‘i Recovery Sailing within 24 Hours
After experiencing dangerous ocean conditions en route to Lāna‘i on July 8, Young Brothers responded with a successful recovery sailing to the Port of Kaumalapau within 24 hours.
Hawaiʻi State Senate Adjourns Veto Override Session
The Hawaiʻi State Senate adjourned its veto override session that began on July 6. There are a total of six overrides and three floor amendments.
July 8, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 75 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 38 on O‘ahu (+4 probable); seven on Hawai‘i Island (+1 probable); six on Maui (+1 probable); six on Kaua‘i; and 12 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Mālama Maui Nui Hosts “Go Green Recycling” Event for West Maui on July 17, Appointments Required
Go Green Recycling is a monthly, appointment-required, bulky-item recycling event for West Maui residents, hosted by Mālama Maui Nui Nui in partnership with the Rotary Club of Lāhaina Sunset, AAAAA Rent-A-Space and the County of Maui’s Division of Environmental Protection and Sustainability.
HDOT Outlines Actions to Protect Seabirds Following Threat of Lawsuit
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation today outlined a list of actions it has taken recently to protect endangered seabirds at harbors and airports. The information is being shared after receipt of a letter on June 30, in which two conservation groups provided formal notice of their intent to sue the state if it fails to take immediate steps to prevent bright lighting at state-operated airports and harbors on Maui and Lāna‘i.
More EVs could reduce CO2 emissions by 93% in less than 30 years
In 2020, average passenger EVs were found to consume the equivalent of 66 gallons of gasoline, seven times less fossil fuel than their gasoline-powered counterparts, which used 455 gallons. Average EVs also cut emissions in half, two metric tons of CO2 versus four metric tons of CO2.
Maui Humane Society Kicks Off “Empty the Shelters” Event
Maui Humane Society kicked off BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelter’s adoption event yesterday, which runs through July 10. “We adopted out 2 dogs, 5 kittens and a guinea pig today, a great start! Still, LOTS of animals need a home!” said Director of Development & Marketing Jenny Miller after the event’s first day of launch.
Exemptions Extended Today to Include Fully Vaccinated Mainland Arrivals in Hawaiʻi
The state expands its vaccine exemption program today to include travelers from mainland states and US territories. Travelers that qualify, should upload their vaccine documentation on the Safe Travels Hawaiʻi website before traveling; and bring a hard copy of their vaccination documentation to show screeners at the gate.
Wailuku Man Held on $100 K Bail, Arrested Following Narcotic Investigation in Lahaina
A Wailuku man was arrested following a narcotics investigation in West Maui on Wednesday afternoon.
Visitors Asked to Use Permitted Tours to Mitigate Visitor Impact on Hāna Highway
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is advising visitors to East Maui to join a tour from a permitted tour company instead of driving on their own along the Hāna Highway or visiting other areas on Maui.
Restrictions on Plastic Disposable Foodware Outlined in Proposed Maui Ordinance Amendment
Maui implemented a ban on polystyrene foam food service containers on Dec. 31, 2018. The amendments relating to plastic disposable food ware are sought as an addition to the Department’s administrative rules already in place for polystyrene foam food service containers
Ige Vetoes Bill Repealing Tobacco Prevention Funds
Governor Ige yesterday vetoed HB1296, a bill that would have repealed the Hawaiʻi Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund (Trust Fund) to fill budget shortfalls. The bill was sent back to the house — along with his 26 vetoes announced yesterday — citing the state’s improved financial situation.
Doreen Canto Nominated to Fill Maui Land Board Seat
Governor David Ige nominated Doreen Canto of Kula to fill the Maui seat on the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR). She will replace James “Jimmy” Gomes whose second, four-year term on the board expired at the end of last month.
Maui County Gymnasiums Preparing to Reopen
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is preparing to reopen gymnasium facilities that have been closed for recreational use since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 7, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 39 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 24 on O‘ahu; nine on Hawai‘i Island; one on Maui; one on Kaua‘i (-1 probable); and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Olowalu Petroglyphs Vandalized, Paintball Markings Left Across Cliff Face
“White and yellow splotches of paint are spread across nearly the entire cliff face from the top to the base and from one side to the other. A great battle happened in this Ahupuaʻa and it’s hurtful to see this kind of disrespect for our culture,” said DOCARE Lt. John Yamamoto.
Proposed Amendments To Kahului Harbor Fisheries Area & Maui ‘Oama Rules
A statewide online public hearing will be held on proposed amendments of Hawai’i Administrative Rules relating to the Kahului Harbor Fisheries Management Area and rules regulating the take and possession of ‘oama on the island of Maui.
US Senator Schatz Reintroduces College Equity Act
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the College Equity Act, a bill that would give colleges and universities funding to address disparities in higher education recruitment, admissions and support.
Imi Pono Programs Offered in July for 2020 Entrants and Finalists
Two business and financial programs, produced by MEO and the Maui Chamber of Commerce, will be held in July for entrants in “The Greatest Challenge 2020.” They are: Core Four Business Planning Course for Teens, and Teens Financial Literacy.
New Sex Crimes Evidence Tracking System and Laws in Hawaiʻi
The tracking system is designed to allow survivors of sexual assault to obtain up-to-date information on the status of their sexual assault evidence collection kits, from collection through testing, and to do so in an anonymous way. Survivors who have their kit bar code numbers may now go online to see the status of their kit. The use of bar codes began in January 2020.
