Maui News
Hunting Licenses And Stamps To Be Issued Starting June 15
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps starting June 15, 2021 for the upcoming hunting season. The new season opens from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Cockfighting Investigation on Moloka‘i Nets Two Arrests
Maui police say an investigation into an illegal cockfighting operation on Molokaʻi last month netted two arrests.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending June 13, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending June 13, 2021. May they rest in peace.
Woman Airlifted from “Olivine Pools” on Maui During Ocean Rescue
Fire officials say a 10-year-old boy fell into the water while hiking with his mother along the rocky shoreline. His 40-year-old mother and a bystander entered the water in an attempt to assist the boy.
June 12, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 104 Cases (102 Confirmed, 2 Probable)
The confirmed cases included: 46 on Hawai‘i Island; 33 on O‘ahu; 15 on Maui (+3 probable); one on Kaua‘i; and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (-1 probable).
ST*BA Collaborates with Maui-Grown Artists for Next Public Art Project in Wailuku
Beginning on Monday, June 14, a hui of four Maui-grown artists: Alexandra Underwood, Amanda Joy Bowers, Bailey Onaga and Courtney Chargin, will begin painting a collection of three pieces that will serve as the temporary construction wall surrounding the Wailuku municipal parking lot.
Volcano Watch: HVO Tracks Changes on Hawaiian Volcanoes
Geodetic surveys measure the change in shape of our volcanoes due to changes in magma supply and storage. The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) has a long history of using many different types of instruments and technologies over the decades to detect these changes.
Divorce Law in Hawaiʻi Program Now on Zoom
The Family Court’s Divorce Law in Hawaiʻi program celebrated its 250th session by announcing that anyone seeking information about divorce in Hawaiʻi may now access the program on Zoom.
School Supplies Drive for Maui Kids in Need, Through July 16
Maui County Federal Credit Union hosts a school supplies and backpack drive at each of its branches in Kahului, Lahaina and Wailuku from June 14 until July 16, 2021. These events support The Salvation Army’s annual back-to-school efforts to provide backpacks filled with school supplies for Maui’s children in need.
LIST: Maui Lane Closures, June 12-18
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations.
IRS Reaches Over 36 Million Families for Child Tax Credit Estimates
The Internal Revenue Service urges eligible families with children ages 6 to 17 to update their tax returns in preparation for the increase in Child Tax Credit advance payments starting July 15.
June 11, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 78 Cases (74 Confirmed, 4 Probable)
The confirmed cases included: 30 on Hawai‘i Island; 28 on O‘ahu (+5 probable); 10 on Maui; one on Kaua‘i (-1 probable); and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Groundbreaking and Blessing Held for New Wastewater Pilot Project in Kīhei
Three new low cost, low energy, green infrastructure systems are being constructed this summer to purify water coming out of the Kīhei Wastewater Reclamation Facility. These new systems will harness the power of plants, soil and microbial activity to purify wastewater to approach drinking water standards, dramatically expanding its potential uses and reducing the need for disposal via injection wells.
Letters: Too Many Tourists, Bad Visitor Experiences, Global Vaccination Effort & Spreading Happiness Program
Whatʻs on the minds of Maui residents and visitors? Maui Nowʻs letters to the editors this week discuss too many tourists, bad visitor experiences regarding COVID-19 protocal, need for US to help with global vaccination effort and congratulations to a teacher for teaching the “Spreading Happiness” program to his students.
AARP Survey Finds Most Kupuna Wear Masks Despite High Vaccination Rate
AARP kupuna activists who responded to a questionnaire in late May have overwhelmingly been vaccinated but say they will still wear masks in gatherings with strangers. Most also support the state’s indoor mask mandate and the Safe Travels program, which requires people coming to Hawaiʻi to get a COVID-19 test before traveling or quarantine for 10 days.
DPW Development Services Admin Office Moving to Maui County Service Center
The County of Maui Department of Public Works Development Services Administration division will be relocating from its current office at 250 South High Street in Wailuku to the new Maui County Service Center at 110 Alaʻihi St., Suite 214, in Kahului.
O‘ahu Moves into Modified Tier 4 Allowing Larger Groups Outdoors
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced today he has received approval for a newly modified framework and move into an expanded Tier 4, effective immediately.
Tips for Hawaiʻi Food Entrepreneurs on Labeling, Safety and Exporting to Japan
“Many small food entrepreneurs are looking for ways to grow their business,” said Luana Mahi, MFTC President and Owner of Hawaiian Isles Unlimited LLC. “In this webinar, industry experts will provide helpful tips and resources to help them succeed in today’s marketplace.”
2021 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Virtual Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a Releases June 19
The 2021 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a is going virtual this year, and will be available for release next Saturday, June 19, 2021.
Death in Kīhei Currently Classified as Miscellaneous Accident
Maui police responded to a call on Thursday afternoon regarding an unresponsive male at the beach area of 76 South Kīhei Road.
