Maui News
AARP Analysis Found 4 Hawaiʻi Nursing Home Deaths for 4-Week Period, Below National Average
AARP’s latest COVID-19 analysis of nursing homes in Hawaiʻi, covering the four weeks ending February 14, shows there were four deaths, which again is below the national per capita average. There were no new COVID-19 infections reported among residents.
Micro Grants Awarded to 105 Small Farms in Maui County
Maui County’s $2.5 million Agricultural Micro Grants Program, administered by Maui Economic Opportunity, purchased tractors, chippers and other supplies; put up fencing and sheds; and established an online presence for 105 small farms in the county.
Hawaiʻi Hotel Occupancy Climbs to 30.5% for February, Up 8.6% from January
In February 2021, Hawaiʻi hotels statewide reported occupancy rate at 30.5 percent, which is up 8.6 percent from January 2021 but still well below the pre-pandemic occupancy rates of February 2020, according to the Hawaiʻi Hotel Performance Report.
Necropsy of Endangered False Killer Whale Found Stranded off Maui Reveals Dietary First
While investigating it’s cause of death, the University of Hawaiʻi Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Lab found the remains of octopuses in its stomach, which was previously an unknown part of the species’ diet.
Maui’s Kamalei Kawa‘a Releases New Single, Sweet Dreams Ku‘u Momi
Kamalei Kawaʻa of Waiehu, Maui, and leader of the Grammy-nominated and four-time Nā Hōkū award-winning group Nā Wai ʻEhā, debuts his first solo recording and music video, Sweet Dreams Kuʻu Momi.
March 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 81 Cases (42 O‘ahu, 24 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Moloka‘i, 9 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 81 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 42 on O‘ahu, 24 on Maui, five on Hawai‘i Island, one on Moloka‘i, and nine in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out of state. There were a total of 850 cases logged over the past two weeks, 287 of them in Maui County.
Minit Medical Vaccine Clinic by Appointment at War Memorial Gym
Minit Medical in partnership with the Department of Health is conducting COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week by appointment at the War Memorial Gym in Kahului.
Maui Mayor Eyes Restrictions in Virus Cluster Areas: “We’re at a Crucial Point”
“We are looking at maybe reducing their hours even further if necessary,” said Mayor Victorino during a Friday afternoon press briefing. “But I’m trying to allow time for them to clean up–reestablishing and reevaluating how they’ve been serving the people of Maui County and the visitors alike.”
Maintenance, Striping, Rockfall Mitigation to Result in Maui Lane Closures
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Maui Group Joins Rally Seeking Freedoms Amid Coronavirus Restrictions
The mission of the group is to “reclaim their fundamental rights, and take a stand against excessive coronavirus restriction measures.”
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending March 20, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending March 20, 2021. May they rest in peace.
March 20, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 87 Cases (55 O‘ahu, 22 Maui, 9 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 87 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 55 on O‘ahu, 22 on Maui, nine on Hawai‘i Island, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed out of state. There were a total of 826 cases logged over the past two weeks, 273 of them in Maui County.
Department of Health Expands Mental Health Assistance in Response to Ongoing Pandemic
The Department of Health launched a new program, Kū Makani – The Hawai‘i Resiliency Project in January dedicated to offering crisis counseling to callers facing emotional fallout due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program also offers virtual events for individuals and groups of all ages as well as island-specific resources and referrals.
Special Olympics Hawaiʻi Launches “Virtual High Five Campaign” to Support Local Athletes
Special Olympics Hawaiʻi launched its first-ever Virtual High Five Campaign that aims to help and support local athletes with intellectual disabilities who have all been impacted by the unprecedented shutdown of in-person sports. The community can “send a virtual high five” by making a minimum donation of $5 by text now through the end of April.
Conference to Mark 150th Birthday of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole
The Maui Centennial Puwalu (conference) at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 26 marks the 150th birthday of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole. The virtual event also salutes the centennial of the 1921 Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
$16 Billion Federal Grant Program to Help Live Venues Impacted by COVID-19
The Small Business Administration announced that a $16 billion program aimed at helping live event businesses impacted by the pandemic will begin accepting applications for grant funding beginning on Thursday, April 8.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 7.0 Japan Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.0 preliminary magnitude earthquake reported at 11:09 p.m. on March 19, 2021, near the East coast of Honshu, Japan.
Volcano Watch — Using the Ocean to Track Volcanic Activity at Kīlauea
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has a number of seismometers in place across Kīlauea Volcano for monitoring volcanic processes and active fault movements. When magma is not moving within or erupting from Kīlauea, the oceanic microseisms appear on seismometers as a repeating and unchanged signal.
AARP’s “Perfect Scam” Podcast to Examine Kealoha Case, March 19 and 26
AARP’s national weekly podcast “A Perfect Scam” will release its first episode of “Honolulu’s Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam” online on Friday, March 19 – the second episode will drop on Friday, March 26.
Pukalani Mainline Valve Replacement Expected to Impact 1,000 Customers
A mainline valve replacement project will affect water service for eight hours in Pukalani from 9 p.m. Monday, March 22, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, the Department of Water Supply announced.
