Maui News
Deteriorated Play Features Result in Immediate Closure of Kahului Park Playground
The County of Maui, Department of Parks and Recreation announced the immediate closure of the Kahului Park Playground due to the deterioration of the play features, resulting in safety concerns.
June 24, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 55 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 29 on O‘ahu; 11 on Maui (-1 probable); seven on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); seven on Kaua‘i; one on Moloka‘i; and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Visitor Suffers Ankle Injury While Skydiving in East Maui
A 67-year-old California man suffered an ankle injury while on a skydiving jump in East Maui today.
BREAKING: Hawaiʻi Eases Travel and Gathering Guidelines on July 8 as Vaccination Rate Nears 60%
Hawaiʻi is expected to reach a 60% fully vaccinated rate by July 8, which will result in relaxed rules relating to travel and social gatherings.
Maui County’s Vacation Rental Occupancy Increases to 75% for May
In May 2021, Maui County had the largest vacation rental supply of all four counties in Hawaiʻi with 234,400 available unit nights, with an occupancy rate of 75%, according to the latest Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Report on vacation rental performance.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill To Continue Funding Native Hawaiian Housing Program
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, introduced the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization that is bipartisan legislation building upon successful Native American housing programs at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Bank of Hawaiʻi’s College Assistance Program Reaches 5-Year Milestone
In its first five years, Bank of Hawaiʻi’s College Assistance Program has paid for tuition to help eight employees earn their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in Hawai’i and the West Pacific Region; and now 80 employees are enrolled in the program.
Bills Relating to Human Trafficking, Divorce, and Child Exploitation Become Law
Governor David Ige today signed three bills into law, supported by the Women’s Legislative Caucus, relating to human trafficking, divorce and child exploitation.
Comment Period Reopens for Proposed Downlisting of the Hawaiian Stilt
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the public comment period on the published proposed rule to reclassify the aeʻo (Hawiian stilt) from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
New Guidance to Integrate Native Hawaiian Culture into Management of Papahānaumokuākea
“This document demonstrates that providing Native Hawaiian voices equal footing with federal and state entities in a complex management structure can lead to the successful stewardship of our most precious natural and cultural resources.”
Application Deadline Nears for Energy Credit Assistance, June 30
The deadline to apply for federally funded energy credit assistance aimed at low-income residents who are not in crisis but require help to pay their heating and cooling bills is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 30.
Maui Ocean Center Launches Nā Hoa Kai Membership for Kamaʻāina
Maui Ocean Center launches its Nā Hoa Kai annual membership for Hawaiʻi residents on Sunday, July 4, 2021.
Maui Police Say Officer was Assaulted During Attempted Arrest in Kahului
A Maui police officer suffered minor injuries on Wednesday while attempting to restrain a female suspect wanted on outstanding warrants.
Haleakalā Crater Wilderness Cabins and Reservations System Open July 1
Visitors will soon be able to reserve and stay overnight in the cabins located in Haleakalā Crater. Reservations for wilderness cabins Hōlua and Kapalaoa will go live on Recreation.gov beginning July 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. HST.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Upholds Coastal Zone Management Act in Kahoma Case
In a 5-0 decision, the Hawai’i Supreme Court recently upheld the integrity of the Coastal Zone Management Act in a case involving the Kahoma Village Project in West Maui.
UH Maui College Vaccination Effort Features Giveaway for Tuition, Laptop
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College announced that vaccinated members of the campus’ ʻohana are eligible to win free tuition for the fall semester or a MacBook Air.
June 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 42 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 12 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); 26 on O‘ahu (-2 probable);one on Maui (+1 probable); one on Kaua‘i; and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Maui Adaptive Surfers Win Big at 2021 Para Surfing Championships
Four Maui adaptive surfers brought home top-three finishes at the 2021 Toyota USA Surfing Para Surfing Championship competition and team trials in Oceanside, CA last week. The event was the first major para surfing competition to take place in the United States since COVID-19 shutdowns began.
Eradication of “Yellow Crazy Ants” at Johnston Atoll Protects Seabird Colony
After combating “yellow crazy ants” for a decade, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has eradicated the invasive species, protecting vital seabird colonies at Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, part of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.
Hawaiian Electric Enrolling Past Due Accounts in Plan To Avoid Disconnection
Hawaiian Electric customer accounts that would normally face disconnection will instead be enrolled in a 12-month payment plan to keep the lights on, with affected customers seeing the first of 12 installments in July bills.
