Maui News
Volcano Watch: The Lava Lakes of Kīlauea Then and Now
One of the most interesting aspects of the current activity in Halemaʻumaʻu is the occasional oozing of lava around the edges of the entire crater while the lava surface is rising. Has that phenomenon been reported before in any accounts of previous Kīlauea activity?
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending April 3, 2021
Maui obituary notices for the week ending April 3, 2021. May they rest in peace.
April 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 112 Cases (72 O‘ahu, 24 Maui, 9 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 6 Out-of-State); 4 Deaths
The state Department of Health reports that there were 112 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 72 on O‘ahu, 24 on Maui, nine on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,282 cases logged over the past two weeks, 363 of them in Maui County.
Nareit Hawaiʻi Donates $50,000 to Support the Filipino Community Center’s COVID Vaccination Program
Nareit Hawaiʻi donated $50,000 to the Filipino Community Center, a charitable organization determined to see more families throughout Hawaiʻi, especially those in the Filipino and Pacific Island communities, get vaccinated from COVID-19. The donation will expand the statewide FilCom CARES vaccination program.
DLIR: $5,281,061,471 in Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits Distributed
Although the U.S. DOL projected that many states would need until the middle of April or later to implement the new provisions and begin notifying individuals, the department notes there will be no lag in benefits for most claimants as long as they remain eligible for benefits.
First “Women in Business Seminar Series” Presentation Focuses on Opening New Doors of Opportunity
The Maui Economic Development Board in partnership with the YWCA Oʻahu’s Minority Business Development Agency’s Enterprising Women of Color Business Center launched the kickoff presentation of their “Women in Business Seminar Series” on March 24.
Maui Weekly Lane Closures for April 3 – 9
The state Department of Transportation is working on several road projects that will result in lane closures from April 3 to 9.
Ige Orders Lowering of Flags in Honor of Victims of Attack on US Capitol
“Let’s take a moment to pause and grieve for the US Capitol officer who was killed in the attack in the nation’s Capitol, and pray for those who were injured by this senseless act,” said Gov. Ige.
Scientific Breakthrough: First images of Freshwater Plumes at Sea
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researchers published a study in the Geophysical Research Letters demonstrating a new method of detecting freshwater plumes between the seafloor and ocean surface.
The first imaging of substantial freshwater plumes west of Hawai‘i Island may help water planners to optimize sustainable yields and aquifer storage calculations.
Lānaʻi Leading the Way as Hopes for Herd Immunity are Honed with Expanded Eligibility
“If we can achieve herd immunity on Lānaʻi, and even Molokaʻi, it’s a tremendous example for the rest of our State and the entire country,” said Rep. Lynn DeCoite.
Federal Indictment Alleges Bribery Scheme by Honolulu Planning Dept. Employees
The US District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi unsealed charges this week against six individuals, including current and former Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting employees, alleging their involvement in a bribery scheme.
Maui Health to Expand Vaccine Registration to All Residents 16 and Older Starting Monday, April 5
Maui Health announced this afternoon that it will follow the recent announcement by the Maui District Health Office as well as Hawaiʻi and Kauaʻi counties and expand its vaccine efforts to include registration for all residents ages 16* and older, starting Monday, April 5, 2021.
April 2, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 136 Cases (82 O‘ahu, 32 Maui, 13 Hawai‘i Island, 5 Kaua‘i, 4 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 136 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 82 on O‘ahu, 32 on Maui, 13 on Hawai‘i Island, five on Kaua‘i and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,261 cases logged over the past two weeks, 361 of them in Maui County.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Urges US Secretary of Education to Further Address Student Loan Crisis
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general that issued a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona urging additional reforms to ease the process of paying student loans and protect student loan borrowers from paying back debt to for-profit and defunct colleges.
$335 Billion in Stimulus Payments Disbursed Under American Rescue Plan, With Third Batch To Come
Several million more payments in the third batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan are being disbursed beginning today, bringing the total disbursed so far to more than 130 million payments worth approximately $335 billion, according to a US government news release.
New CDC Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated Travelers; Hawai‘i Rules Still in Place
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today released updated guidance for fully vaccinated travelers within the US, saying these travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19. The guidelines include recommendations that fully vaccinated individuals would not need to get a COVID-19 test before or after travel unless their destination requires it; and […]
Vaccine Passport Proposal Faces Challenges; Maui Mayor Hopeful for Second Test Proposal
Just days after submitting a proposal for a pilot vaccine passport program for Maui, Mayor Michael Victorino said it does not appear promising after further discussion with the governor. “It doesn’t look like he’ll approve the (vaccine) passport, but that hasn’t been confirmed,” said Mayor Victorino during a press briefing on Thursday afternoon.
Young Maui Artists and Authors Invited to Participate in 2021 Sister Cities Showcase
The Maui County Sister Cities Foundation is extending an open call to youth artists, authors and musicians to submit works for Sister Cities International’s Young Artists and Authors Showcase.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing in Hāna, April 5
Free drive-through COVID-19 testing will be available for Hāna residents on Monday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hāna Ball Park in East Maui.
Maui Health Marks 100 Days of Administering COVID-19 Vaccines
Maui Health on Thursday celebrated the 100th day it’s been administering COVID-19 vaccines, and continues to expand efforts in Maui County.
