Maui News
Maui Hotels August 2021 Revenue Per Available Room Up 43% from 2019
Maui County hotels revenue per available room, known as RevPAR, was $439 for August 2021, a 43.6% increase from pre-pandemic August 2019, according to the latest Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s Hawaiʻi hotel Performance Report.
Sen. Schatz Reintroduces Restore Honor To Service Members Act
Today, on the 10-year anniversary of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy repeal, US Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the Restore Honor to Service Members Act.
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Giving Pump Campaign To Benefit Nonprofit Ends Sept. 30
Aloha Petroleum’s inaugural Giving Pump campaign, which donates one cent per gallon to the nonprofit family agency Parents And Children Together, ends Sept. 30.
Hui No Ke Ola Pono Gets COVID-19 Grant from Kaiser Permanente for Vaccine Outreach
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi announced grants totaling $400,000 to grassroots nonprofits, including Hui No Ke Ola Pono
500 Customers Affected by Pukalani Water Outage
The Department of Water Supply is reporting a water outage today in Pukalani from Aina Lani Drive to Keikilani Street because of a break in an 8-inch main waterline. The break occurred in a remote and difficult-to-reach gulch below Kamehameha Schools.
Sept. 20, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 431 New Cases in Hawai‘i
There were 431 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 38 on Maui.
MEO Receives $211,226 Grant for Senior Employment Program
A Maui Economic Opportunity program that provides on-the-job training for Maui County seniors and is currently seeking applicants has received a $211,226 federal grant that runs through June 2022.
Maui Social Service Organizations Join in National Recovery Month
On Maui, resources are available through Maui Behavioral Health Resources and its three partner agencies: Aloha House, Mālama Family Recovery Center, and Maui Youth & Family Services. The three agencies each provide substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment, and prevention and sober support programs.
52nd Annual Barrio Fiesta, Oct. 2, 2021
The 52nd Annual Barrio Fiesta will be a hybrid event, consisting of a virtual broadcast on Facebook, and a drive-by food component to fundraise for the Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center.
Maui Gets $167,000 In Federal Funds to Support Senior Housing and Services
The federal funding includes: $142,507 for Hale Mahaolu; and $25,132 for Hale Mahaolu Ekolu, Inc.
LIST: Maui Lane Closures, Sept. 18-24
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations.
Missing Person: Maui Man’s Last Contact with Family was Sept. 2
51-year-old Kevin Winters is a Maui resident; however, it is unknown where he is currently residing. He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs about 155 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes. It is unknown what type of clothing he was last wearing.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Sept. 19, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Sept. 19, 2021. May they rest in peace.
Moku Roots Maui is on the Rise with Locally Grown Ingredients and Zero Waste Goals
Their vegetarian and vegan dishes are made with fresh, locally grown ingredients from Mala ‘Akala farm, and their menu is constantly changing in order to keep things exciting.
Public Meeting on Decommissioning of Hōkū Keʻa Telescope at Maunakea
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo will host a virtual public meeting on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the decommissioning of the Hōkū Keʻa telescope on Maunakea on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 5:30–7 p.m.
Maui Crime Sept. 5 – Sept. 11, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 12 vehicle thefts and five vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Sept. 5 to 11, 2021.
Sept. 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 474 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 12 Deaths
There were 474 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 36 on Maui and six on Molokaʻi. There were also 12 deaths reported today.
Kamaehu Kawa‘a crowned 19th Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Champion
Kamaehu Kawa‘a earned the championship title at the 19th annual Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest, held Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua. The competition featured five contestants showcasing their high-register voices in the unique style of falsetto.
Child Passenger Safety Week in Hawaiʻi: Sept. 19-25
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is hosting Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 19-25, to educate parents and caregivers about the importance of correctly choosing, installing and using car seats, booster seats and seat belts.
$5000 Energy Efficiency Grant Application Deadline is Sept. 30
Organizations may apply for a grant of up to $5,000, which may cover 100% of eligible energy efficiency projects. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 30, 2021.
