Maui News

The Lahaina Cannery invites local residents and visitors to partake in A Wicked Affair for some “spooktacular family fun.” The event takes place on Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has issued a first extension of an order postponing jury trials across the state through Nov. 16, 2021. This order was issued in response to the current status of COVID-19 cases in the community. 

Maui police responded to six burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 16 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Sept. 19 to 25, 2021.

Fire officials say three adults and three juveniles were displaced by the fire and the Red Cross was called to provide assistance.

The Kālaimoku Group, a Native Hawaiian-owned marketing agency based in Honolulu, was awarded a Gold Effie in the Government/Public Service category last week in New York City for its “2020 Census Campaign.”

There were 195 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Monday. The latest data represents a total of 4,238 “active” cases over two weeks. Maui County’s seven day average of cases peaked at 57.6 per 100,000 on Aug. 25, and has been on a steady decline since the beginning of September, dropping to 12.0 per 100,000 today.

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has prepared legislative proposals to be recommended for inclusion in the Governor’s next legislative package following a solicitation for public input.

Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 29, lava returned to Kīlauea’s summit within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after a four-month hiatus.  A new line of fissures sliced through the solidified crust of the 2020–21 lava lake in Halemaʻumaʻu.

During fallout season (Sept. 15 to Dec. 15), people can help seabirds by keeping pet cats indoors; keeping pet dogs on a leash when walking; turning off or minimizing outdoor lighting; replacing outdoor lighting fixtures with seabird friendly lighting; closing window curtains at night; and keeping an eye out for seabirds that may need assistance.  

The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations.

Applications to fill Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and East Maui seats on the Conservation Planning Committee are being accepted until Oct. 15 at 4:30 p.m.

The annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Maui is shifting to a walk from home celebration on Saturday, Oct. 16 and will feature an online ceremony and silent auction.

The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management announced that Mālama Maui Nui will host the next Go Green Recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 16, in Lahaina.

A Kīhei man was arrested and charged with first degree assault for his alleged involvement in an altercation at Kalama Park on Friday night that resulted in injuries to another man.

Kīlauea volcano continues to erupt, with multiple active vents along the floor and western wall of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.

There were 277 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 21 on Maui. There were also seven new COVID-19 deaths reported in the state.

The public is invited to become a part of the resulting artwork and to learn more about her process during her “open studio” days at Wailuku Coffee Company on Market Street, where she will be seated outside on Sunday, Oct. 3 and Monday, Oct. 4 beginning at 7 a.m.

The Lahaina Hawaiian Civic Club awarded six scholarships this year. One award was given to a graduating senior from Lahainaluna High School through its foundation and five additional awards were given to members in good standings continuing their education.

Maui Obituaries for the week ending Oct. 3, 2021. May they rest in peace.

Maui police arrested three individuals in connection with a string of car thefts and vehicle break-ins reported over two weeks.