Maui News

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has sent a request to Governor David Ige to relax Maui’s Safer Outside Emergency Health Rules, which went into effect on Sept. 15, 2021.

Brad Ventura was sworn into office as the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety’s new Chief, and Gavin Fujioka was sworn in a as Deputy Chief today during a ceremony hosted by Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today.

A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle crash on North Kīhei Road early Tuesday morning.

Today, NOAA Fisheries finalized a rule authorized under the Marine Mammal Protection Act that prohibits swimming with, approaching or remaining within 50 yards of a Hawaiian spinner dolphin.

The Maui Huliau Foundation is hosting a virtual “Careers in Conservation: Marine Science” event Oct. 20 for Maui youth, ages 12 to 22, who are interested in pursuing marine science careers.

There were 240 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Tuesday. The latest data represents a total of 5,631 “active” cases over two weeks.

President Joe Biden has nominated Hawai‘i Attorney General Clare Connors to serve as US Attorney for the District of Hawai‘i.

North Kīhei Road is closed between Honoapiʻilani Highway and South Kihei Road due to a motor vehicle crash reported earlier this morning. The road closure went into effect at around 6:30 a.m.

A woman convicted of manslaughter in the death of a 19-year-old Maui girl in a drunk driving crash on the Kūihelani Highway two years ago, was sentenced to 10 years of probation and a two year jail term as a condition of that probation. Upon release from custody, Lynsey Jio must work for eight years of her probation doing 2,000 hours of community service, under a plea agreement.

Maui police arrested a Wailuku man on Saturday after a string of reckless driving reports across the island on Saturday morning that included allegations of driving into oncoming traffic in Lahaina, a hit-and-run accident in Wailuku that injured a Waikapū man, and colliding with a parked car in Mākena.

Farmers and ranchers who were forced to sell livestock due to drought may have an additional year to replace the livestock and defer tax on any gains from the forced sales, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Responses for the survey were collected for seven days between Monday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, 26, 2021. Announcements to the public to take the survey were posted on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the Maui Now website.

Since the state-of-the art, 230,000 sq. ft. facility opened on Aug. 27, airport officials said the public response has been favorable with both travelers and workers impressed by the unique design features and also how it has improved the airport’s operations. 

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is resuming its Community Enrichment Program, which supports community-based projects, festivals and events that enhance resident and visitor experiences, and create opportunities for meaningful economic development.

A total of 70 grants were distributed to public school teachers on Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island to help purchase classroom supplies and enhance student curriculums.

The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau is seeking nonprofit organizations on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i, to take part in the statewide Mālama Hawai‘i program. The initiative aims to inspire mindful travel, while encouraging visitors to give back to the destination.

The Maui Charter Commission will meet Thursday, Sept. 30 at 9 am to receive public testimony about 25 proposals related to ethics and board/commissions as part of its year-long review of proposed amendments to the County Charter, Maui County’s governing document.

Of today’s 255 cases, there were 238 cases identified as confirmed, and 17 probable cases were added to the count.  The confirmed cases included: 151 on O‘ahu (+11 probable); 29 on Hawai‘i Island (+3 probable); 17 on Maui; 33 on Kaua‘i; one on Moloka‘i (+3 probable); and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.

The State will work will work with private landowners to plant 210,000 native trees and remove priority invasive plants from 1,650 acres, many of which are highly flammable and intensify wildfires.

The US DOE awards 35 grants through the Native Hawaiian Education Program to provide for programs across the state.