Maui News
O‘ahu Businesses and Activities To Continue Operations for 4 Weeks in Tier 3
For the next four weeks, the City and County of Honolulu will continue to operate in Tier 3 of the reopening strategy — and not revert back to the more restrictive Tier 2,
Vaccine Eligibility Will Expand April 12 to People Age 50 and Older on Oʻahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to O‘ahu residents age 50 and above beginning Monday, April 12.
April 8, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 122 Cases (70 O‘ahu, 40 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 1 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
The state Department of Health reports that there were 122 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 70 on O‘ahu, 40 on Maui, 10 on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,350 cases logged over the past two weeks, 389 of them in Maui County.
New Kīhei Wailani Village Affordable Workforce Housing Project Planned in South Maui
A new workforce affordable housing project in South Maui goes to market this weekend with homes ranging from $329,000 to $638,000.
FEMA To Help Pay Funeral Costs for Deaths Related to COVID-19
Beginning April 12, 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will start taking applications for the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Policy, which could provide up to $9,000 for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths attributed to the coronavirus.
Haleakalā Conservancy Hires Maui Native Olena Alec as First Executive Director
Haleakalā Conservancy’s Board of Directors hired Maui native Olena (Horcajo) Alec as its first Executive Director.
BREAKING: Maui to Implement Mandatory Secondary Test Upon Arrival for Trans-Pacific Flights
Proposed changes have been approved by the governor for the state’s Safe Travels program in Maui County. Trans-Pacific travelers arriving at Kahului Airport will soon be required to undergo a mandatory secondary COVID-19 rapid test upon arrival, or face a mandatory 10-day quarantine. Mayor Michael Victorino said he had hoped to start the program this […]
Unexploded Ordnance off Lānaʻi Investigated
Aquatic biologists from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources conducted rapid SCUBA dive assessments of three underwater suspected unexploded ordnances off Lānaʻi’s south shore. The DAR assessment, on March 25, was to identify any potential UXO impacts on reefs and the marine environment.
Maui Crime March 28 – April 3, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
The percentage of burglary cases increased 33 percent from the week before when six incidents were reported. Vehicle thefts increased 300 percent from the week before when two incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins neither increased nor decreased from the week before when seven incidents were also reported.
Kamehameha Schools & Kaunamano Farm Donate Combined $10,000 to ‘Iolani Palace
Kamehameha Schools and Kaunamano Farm donated a total of $10,000 to ‘Iolani Palace to support operations of the historic landmark that has lost significant tourism revenue due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
April 7, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 76 Cases (51 O‘ahu, 15 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 3 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 76 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 51 on O‘ahu, 15 on Maui, five on Hawai‘i Island, two on Kaua‘i, and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,345 cases logged over the past two weeks, 369 of them in Maui County.
Court Rules in Favor of BLNR in East Maui Stream Case
In a 46-page ruling, a First Circuit Court Judge ruled in favor of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Maui County, Alexander and Baldwin, and East Maui Irrigation, in a case brought by the Sierra Club regarding water diversions from east Maui streams.
Hawaiian Electric Awards Grants to Environmental Nonprofits
Hawaiian Electric has awarded a total of $60,000 in grants to four environmental nonprofit organizations working to protect and preserve Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources.
Maui County Council Approves Resolution For Planning Department Assessment
The Maui County Council today approved a proposed resolution that authorizes the Council Chair or County Auditor to execute a contract for an assessment of the Department of Planning’s Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division.
Advisory Committees for Pāʻia-Haʻikū and South Maui Approved on First Reading
The Maui County Council approved a proposed bill on first reading that seeks to establish advisory committees to the Maui Planning Commission for the Kīhei-Mākena and Pāʻia-Haʻikū community plan areas.
Partnership Enhances Water Quality Monitoring in Mā‘alaea Harbor
The PacIOOS data sensor will help guide Maui Nui Marine Resource Council as it implements its watershed management plan, which aims to reduce sediment and pollutants in Māʻalaea Bay and its harbor.
$1.5 Million Available through HDOA Program for Local Ag Producers
The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for the Grow Hawai`i Agriculture Initiative 2021, an initiative to quickly scale up commercial agricultural production including the production of value-added products with the goal to increase the contribution of agriculture to the state’s gross domestic product.
$16 B Federal Grant Program to Help Live Venues Impacted By COVID-19 Opens
The $16 billion program aimed at helping live event businesses impacted by the pandemic will begin accepting applications for grant funding tomorrow, April 8, 2021.
Maui Council Accepts Invitation to Join Circle City Scan Pilot Project
The Maui County Council accepted Local Government for Sustainability’s invitation for the county to join the Circle City Scan Pilot Project. This was enabled through the adoption of Resolution 21-65 by a unanimous 7-0 vote.
Maui Council Approves Request to Increase Affordable Housing Requirements for Fast Track Projects
The measure, introduced by Councilmember Mike Molina, requires that 201H affordable projects, must consist of a minimum of 75 percent of the total units for individuals and families within very low, low, low-moderate, moderate and above-moderate income households.
