Maui News
Maui Police Seek Help Locating Missing Man
The Maui Police Department is requesting the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of 41-year-old Edward White, who also known goes by the name Guy White.
Department of Water Supply Publishes 2021 Water Quality Report Online
The annual report provides information about water quality and how the Maui County’s water compares with established federal and state drinking water standards.
Training Ship Golden Bear to Visit Lahaina and Lāna‘i, June 20
The Office of the Mayor has been informed that the Golden Bear, a training ship with the California State University Maritime Academy, will drop anchor off of Lahaina on Sunday morning.
June 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 30 Cases (28 Confirmed, 2 Probable); 1 Death
The confirmed cases included: 22 on O‘ahu (+2 probable); two on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); two on Maui (+1 probable); one on Kaua‘i; and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state.
#HIGotVaccinated Announces First Winners
Elaine Nishiura of Hilo won 100,000 HawaiianMiles, provided by Hawaiian Airlines. Mark Matsuo of Honolulu won two round-trip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies.
Scientists Support Combined Management for Uku, Review Mitigation for False Killer Whales
During the 140th meeting of the Scientific and Statistical Committee of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, the Committee supported the combined management of the commercial and noncommercial sectors of the main Hawaiian Islands uku fishery and reviewed mitigation tactics for endangered false killer whales.
Helping Hands Hawaiʻi School Supply Drive with American Savings Bank, Through July 31
School supplies are assembled into kits containing common supplies found on the Department of Education’s back-to-school lists. Each kit is valued at approximately $25 each and the goal is to distribute 1,000 kits to students.
US Senator Hirono Reintroduces Bill to Double Pell Grant, Make College More Affordable
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono was part of a group of legislators who reintroduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act, legislation that would double the Pell award for college expenses, index the award to inflation, and make other changes to expand the award for working students and families.
Ige to Sign Landmark Payday Lending Reform Bill into Law
“For too long, payday loans have trapped so many of our most financially vulnerable people in a cycle of debt that they cannot escape. This legislation not only corrects this serious injustice, but also and more importantly enables access to needed capital while providing a path to greater financial self-sufficiency and opportunity,” said Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson.
Three Maui Student Golfers Awarded 1st Ann Seki Academic Scholarship
This years recipients are Anson Cabello, a student at Kamehameha Maui High School; Lana Calibuso-Kwee, Baldwin High School graduate; and Joy Callinan, Seabury High School graduate.
World’s Deepest Cabled Ocean Observatory at UH Celebrates 10 Years of Seafloor Data
The world’s deepest cabled observatory — the University of Hawaiʻi’s ALOHA Cabled Observatory — celebrated 10 years of continuously providing data directly from the seafloor to shore-based scientists on June 6.
Speed Limit Reduced to 35 mph on Pi‘ilani Highway Between Uwapo and Līpoa
Maui motorists are advised that the posted speed limit on Piʻilani Highway between Uwapo Road/Kaiwahine Street and Līpoa Street/Līpoa Parkway will be reduced from 40 mph to 35 mph in both directions. The new speed limit signs were installed June 15, 2021 and are effective immediately.
Paddlers Rescued from Capsized Outrigger Canoe in Maui Waters
Crews arrived on scene and confirmed that one paddler, a 70-year-old Haʻikū man was missing, and the other paddler, a 57-year-old Haʻikū woman was aboard the vessel, which was drifting downwind, approximately a quarter mile from shore.
Hale Kaiola Sustainable Housing Community in South Maui to Break Ground This Summer
“The Hale Kaiola development represents a major step forward for kamaʻāina-first housing on Maui, helping to ensure that the island’s citizens have an equitable chance to become homeowners amidst the ongoing challenges of escalating prices and a lack of inventory,” according to a builder announcement.
Public Hearing For County Facility Concessions, June 23
The public is invited to provide input on proposed rules for concession operations during an online public hearing set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
June 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 37 Cases (31 Confirmed, 6 Probable)
The confirmed cases included: 13 on O‘ahu (+7 probable); eight on Hawai‘i Island; five on Maui (-3 probable); two on Kaua‘i (+1 probable); and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+1 probable).
10-Year Review of Maui County Charter Underway, Public Input Sought
An 11-person citizens commissions is seeking public input for its year-long review of Maui County’s governing document, the Maui County Charter. The review is conducted once a decade.
Public Invited to Virtual Town Hall June 21 about Sustainable Tourism in Maui County
Maui County Councilmember Kelly Takaya King of South Maui will host a virtual town hall webinar on Monday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., to discuss the future of sustainable and regenerative tourism in Maui County.
West Maui’s Go Green Recycling Set for June 19 in Lahaina, Appointments Required
Mālama Maui Nui’s monthly Go Green Recycling event for West Maui residents will take place in Lāhaina on Saturday, June 19 from 9 am to noon at 1870 Honoapi’ilani Hwy.
Maui Film Industry Reels Up in 2021: John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Guy Fieri, HBO, Hallmark and More
Maui Film Commissioner Tracy Bennett gives the latest industry updates on the Valley Isle, including the film “Paradise City” starring John Travolta, Bruce Willis.
