Maui News
Maui Man Arrested on Drug Charges, Two Others Released Pending Investigation
A Maui man was being held in lieu of $150,000 bail on multiple drug charges, after a search warrant was executed on a Waiehu home last week.
Retired Judge Rhonda Loo Installs MEO Board of Directors for 2021-22
Recently retired 2nd Circuit Judge Rhonda Loo installed the 2021-22 Maui Economic Opportunity Board of Directors at its June 24 meeting, stating MEO’s mission is similar to what she envisioned when she took the bench.
Hawaiʻi Microgrid Tariff Framework Could Become Model for Other States
Last month Hawai‘i become only the second state with a formal microgrid services tariff, and its framework could become a model for other states, according to Microgrid Knowledge, a national publication.
$5 Million in Rental and Utilities Assistance Available for All Eligible Native Hawaiians
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is expanding the Native Hawaiian Rental & Utilities Relief Program to include all eligible Native Hawaiians living in Hawaiʻi, and not just people on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list.
HTA: Latest COVID-19 Visitor Survey Names Limited Capacity as Biggest Issue
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority released the results of its latest special tracking study, which surveyed visitors from the US mainland who visited Hawaiʻi from May 15 through May 24, 2021, to gauge their experience with Hawaiʻi’s Safe Travels program and overall trip satisfaction. This is the third visitor survey in a series that started at the end of last year.
Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Hit-And-Run on Makani Road, Maui
A 52-year-old Kula woman suffered life-threatening injuries as a result of being struck by a vehicle while she was walking on the side of Makani Road in Makawao, Sunday night. Police say the vehicle operator fled the scene without providing assistance to the pedestrian.
One Person Displaced by Cottage Fire on Moloka‘i
One occupant was displaced when a cottage caught fire on Molokaiʻi, Friday night.
Volcano Watch – Seismic Halfalogues: Earthquakes Are Only Part of the Conversation
Volcano seismology is more than just transcribing earthquakes in tallies or almanacs. Seismic sleuths need to pay attention to the entire soundtrack—this includes the magma-related seismicity that often goes unnoticed but is critical in determining momentum and mood, and ultimately deciphering the eruption story as it unfolds.
June 27, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 51 Cases
The state Department of Health reports that there were 51 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Sunday.
OHA Awards $1.77 Million in Response Grants to Help in Pandemic Recovery
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs awarded a total of $1.77 million in grant awards to 15 nonprofit organizations – on five islands – through its COVID-19 Impact and Response Grants. Awardees included programs helping to mitigate learning struggles endured by young learners during the pandemic, provide psychiatric services to Native Hawaiians and food to vulnerable Native Hawaiian communities.
Committee to Discuss Hāna Traffic Management and South Maui Wastewater
The Infrastructure and Transportation Committee will meet Monday at 9 a.m. to receive presentations on nature-based wastewater solutions for South Maui and challenges related to traffic management on the Road to Hāna.
Land Board at Impasse Over Aquarium Pet Trade in West Hawai‘i
The State of Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources reached an impasse with a 3-3 vote regarding an environmental impact statement aimed at reopening the aquarium pet trade in West Hawai‘i Island.
Mise Kimono Wins Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center’s Start with a Cart Contest
In addition to winning free cart space for three months and $250 from Hawaiʻi USA Federal Credit Union, Mise Kimono will have access to business and marketing consultation from the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center.
10 Students Complete Maui 2021 CSI Camp
Once proficient in the standard crime scene investigation methods and techniques learned, the students were tasked with processing mock crime scenes, presenting their unique crime scenes to the rest of the group, and testifying in mock court regarding their documentation and evidence handling procedures.
Hikianalia Crew Discover Partial Shipwreck in Lalo
Although not yet verified, circumstantial evidence indicates that what they found is possibly part of an 1800’s whaling ship located near the area where the Two Brothers ship from Nantucket was identified in 2010 by NOAA maritime archaeologists.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending June 27, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending June 27, 2021. May they rest in peace.
Hawai‘i DOH: “Delta” Variant Expected to Become Dominant Strain in a Month
The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is expected to double every two weeks, and will likely become the dominant variant in the islands in about a month or so, according to Hawai‘i Department of Health State Laboratories Division Administrator Dr. Edward Desmond.
June 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 64 Cases; 2 Deaths
64 cases: 41 O‘ahu (+1 probable); 8 Hawai‘i Island; 3 Maui; 10 out of state (+1 probable) The state Department of Health reports that there were 64 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Saturday. There were 62 cases identified as confirmed, and two probable cases were added to the count. The confirmed cases included: 41 […]
Support Local at “Start with a Cart” at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Happening Today
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center launches “Start with a Cart” today to promote local businesses and provide free cart space for three months to the winner. The event, held in partnership with the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, also features a $250 cash prize from Hawaiʻi USA Federal Credit Union. Hawai‘i-made businesses looking to pivot […]
Ongoing Complaints Along Maui’s Scenic Hāna Highway Lead to 387 Parking Citations
The Maui Police Department issued 387 parking citations and 83 warnings to violators on Hāna Highway between Haʻikū and Hāna town over a three week period from June 1 and June 23.
