Maui News
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.
“Click & Go” Medical Cannabis Now Available in West Maui
Maui Grown Therapies opened Maui Grown Express Lahaina, the state’s first ‘Click & Go’ fulfillment center available to registered medical cannabis patients ordering online. The fulfillment center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday at 1087 Limahana Street in Lahaina. The dispensary started accommodating patients by appointment on Wednesday, March 17.
March 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 99 Cases (49 O‘ahu, 37 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Out-of-State); 1 Death on Maui
The state Department of Health reports that there were 99 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 49 on O‘ahu, 37 on Maui, seven on Hawai‘i Island, and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out of state. There were a total of 823 cases logged over the past two weeks, 294 of them in Maui County.
Lt. Dobrowolsky Promoted to Second in Command for State Sheriff Division
The Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety held a pinning ceremony today to promote Lt. Lanikoa “Koa” Dobrowolsky’s promotion to First Deputy, which is second in command of the state’s Sheriff Division.
Maui Humane Society to Hold Baby Shower for Kittens, March 20
The virtual event will feature demonstrations of bottle-feeding kittens and “mush” eaters, education about determining the age of kittens and information about how to foster baby kittens during the upcoming kitten season.
Brown Water Advisory for North Shore and West Maui
The island wide Brown Water Advisory for Maui has been canceled; however, a Brown Water Advisory remains in place for the North Shore of Maui from Waiheʻe to Hoʻokipa and West Maui from Honolua to Kahekili “Airport” Beach Park.
AES $30K Donation to Kick off Matching Gift Campaign to Benefit American Red Cross
AES’ $30,000 donation will kick off a local matching gift campaign to benefit the Red Cross. Starting today through Wednesday, March 24 – seven days leading up to Red Cross National Giving Day – all gifts made via redcross.org/donate will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $30,000.
Mayor Victorino Expresses Disappointment Over 41 New COVID Cases
Mayor Michael Victorino expressed his disappointment and frustration after receiving the Hawaiʻi Department of Health’s report of 41 new COVID cases in Maui County on Thursday.
US Rep. Kahele Joins Maui Mayor in Site Visit of Ha‘ikū Flood Areas
Mayor Michael Victorino led an inspection of Haʻikū flood areas with US Representative Kaialiʻi “Kai” Kahele to understand the magnitude of the disaster, assess the damage and speak with residents affected by the flooding.
UPDATE: Cause of Waikapū Warehouse Fire is Undetermined, Damages Estimated at $966K
Maui fire crews are actively battling a structure fire at a warehouse In Waikapū in Central Maui. The fire was first reported at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, at 325 Pakana St. Unit 1.
Maui Business, Wrappily, Highlighted in Google’s Economic Impact Report
Google released its Economic Impact Report on Thursday, March 18, sharing that 8,200 Hawaiʻi businesses, publishers and nonprofits used Google products to increase their online presence and connect with people and communities they serve – generating $209 million in economic activity in 2020.
House Finance Committee Approves Hawai‘i State Budget Bill
The House Finance Committee amended and passed the state operating budget for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. House Bill 200, House Draft 1 now moves to the full House for a vote on third reading.
Hawaiʻi Senate Committee Passes Resolutions Denouncing Racism Acts against Asian-Americans
The Hawaiʻi State Senate Committee on Judiciary unanimously passed two resolutions today that were introduced by Sen. Bennette E. Misalucha in response to the recent acts of racism against Asian-Americans.
Lāwa‘i Stream Flows on Kaua‘i Protected for Instream Uses
An interim in stream flow standard was approved for Lāwa‘i Stream on Kaua‘i to ensure continual mauka to makai streamflow and the protection of instream uses.
March 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 88 Cases (38 O‘ahu, 39 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Molokaʻi; 2 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 88 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 38 on O‘ahu, 39 on Maui, two on Molokaʻi, seven on Hawai‘i Island, and two in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed out of state. There were a total of 781 cases logged over the past two weeks, 275 of them in Maui County.
AARP Hawai’i Webinar March 23 To Answer COVID-19 Travel & Vaccine Questions
Kupuna planning to travel or who have questions about the state’s Safe Travels or COVID-19 vaccination program can register for a free AARP Hawai’i webinar Tuesday, March 23 at noon.
5 Arrested on Maui for Impaired Driving During St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement
Maui police arrested five individuals for impaired driving during a St. Patrick’s Day enforcement effort held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
Rep. McKelvey Co-Introduced Bills Addressing Affordable Housing, Environment Protection & Special Ed Scholarships for Senate Consideration
Rep. Angus McKelvey, who serves the West Maui district, has co-introduced several of the 310 bills that the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives recently has transmitted to the Senate for consideration.
