Maui News
Florida Man Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Travel Quarantine
A Florida man is the latest visitor to be arrested on Maui for alleged violation of rules and orders related to the state’s travel quarantine.
Sinenci Seeks Input on Priorities for New Maui Ag Department
Maui County Councilmember Shane Sinenci of East Maui is soliciting public comments on budgetary and policy priorities for the new Maui County Department of Agriculture, which will begin operations on July 1, 2022.
Restaurants Can Increase Capacity When Hawai‘i Vaccine Rate Reaches 60%
Governor David Ige today set additional vaccination benchmarks for gatherings and restaurants. When Hawaiʻi reaches a 60% vaccination rate, social gatherings can increase to 25 indoors and 75 outdoors; and restaurant capacity will increase to 75% (with a maximum group size of 25 indoors and 75 outdoors).
June 7, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 33 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 18 on O‘ahu (-1 probable); three on Hawai‘i Island; 12 Maui; -1 on Kaua‘i; and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state (-1 probable).
BREAKING: Butane Honey Oil Lab on Maui Dismantled by DEA Clandestine Laboratory Team
Police say that through investigation it was learned that an active Butane Honey Oil or BHO lab was in operation on the premises. BHO is described by police as a marijuana concentrate.
Lunar Eclipse Helps Locate 3 Near-Earth Asteroids
Astronomers on Haleakalā raced against a brief 60-minute window during the May 26, 2021 total lunar eclipse — when the sky was darkened during a full moon — to search for faint Near-Earth Objects. And, using the University of Hawaiʻi Pan-STARRS telescopes, they pinpointed three to the northwest of the eclipsed moon.
Former Student-Turned-Teacher Reunites with Mentor at Maui Head Start Site
A former Head Start student is now a teacher aide for the program. After 18 years, she was reunited with her own teacher, who worked there when she was a kid.
Fathers Celebrated at Maui Family Support Services’ 14th Annual Event on June 12
Maui Family Support Services will host its 14th Annual Celebration of Fathers event, Ho`olaule`a o nā Mākuakāne, at the Baldwin High School parking lot in Wailuku on June 12, from 9 am to noon.
Renewable Energy Can Power 3 Oʻahu Army Installations during Emergencies
A joint Hawaiian Electric-US Army exercise determined that during a major outage, the Schofield Generating Station on Oʻahu will be able to power up a utility-owned microgrid consisting of three U.S. Army installations in Central Oʻahu.
Assistance Available to COVID-19 Affected Individuals for Mortgage, Rental, Utility Help
Maui Economic Opportunity staff members will be available to assist COVID-19 affected individuals and families with mortgage, rental and utility assistance applications at various times and locations in June and July.
Search for Missing Kona Man Continues; His Unmanned Canoe was Found Saturday
Hawai’i Island police are seeking the public’s help with information on the whereabouts of a Kailua-Kona man whose one-man canoe was found unmanned approximately one mile offshore of Honaunau Bay on Saturday. The man’s 15-foot teal colored canoe was identified as belonging to 66-year old Michael Kitagawachi of Kailua-Kona. Kitagawachi is reported to have left […]
Hawai‘i Department of Health Survey Confirms Vaccination Disparities
A recent Hawai‘i Department of Health-commissioned survey has confirmed the need to make vaccinations more accessible for those who face health and social disparities.
Waihe‘e Elementary School Teacher Shares Uplifting Curriculum Focused on Happiness
In an effort to end the peculiar school year on a high note, Percich partnered with Humans Worldwide to create an uplifting curriculum focused on happiness.
Virginia Woman Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Travel Quarantine
A visitor from Virginia was arrested on Maui for alleged violation of rules and orders related to the state’s travel quarantine on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
Maui Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Motorcycle Accident on North Kīhei Road
A motorcyclist was critically injured in an evening crash on North Kīhei Road on Sunday night when the operator collided into the side of a pick-up truck that was backing into the southbound lane of travel.
June 6, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 81 Cases (75 Confirmed, 6 Probable)
The confirmed cases included: 25 on O‘ahu (+7 probable); 35 on Hawai‘i Island; 13 Maui (-1 probable); and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Chef Sheldon Offers Words of Advice to Class of 2021 “Always Put Extra Aloha… “
“Remember, give your best, work hard, be kind, and always put extra aloha… and patis,” said Simeon with a laugh.
Ka Ipu Kukui Accepting Applications for 2021-2022 Fellows Program
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2021-2022 Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program. After 13 years, Ka Ipu Kukui has graduated a total of 170 leaders.
Massachusetts Man Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Travel Quarantine
Maui police arrested a Massachusetts man on Friday, June 4, for alleged violation of rules and orders related to the state’s travel quarantine.
Volcano Watch: What Defines an Eruption Pause?
The June 1, 2021, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) Kīlauea weekly update summary reads: “Kīlauea Volcano is no longer erupting. No surface activity has been observed…It is possible that the Halema‘uma‘u vent could resume eruption or that Kīlauea is entering a period of quiescence prior to the next eruption.”
