A lot is happening in Hawaii and on the island of Maui. As restrictions are starting to lift in the state, plenty of activity is occurring around our beautiful island. Here are some highlighted news stories from the first week of March 2022 to keep you in the know of everything happening on Maui.
Ige Announces Expiration of Mask Mandate and Safe Travels Program
Gov. David Ige announced on March 8, 2022, that the sitewide indoor mask mandate would expire on March 25, at 11:59 pm. He cited the decline in hospitalization and case counts as primary reasons in his decision. The CDC recently rated the state’s community COVD-19 level as low, prompting the governor’s response. Read More about this story at:
Twice as Many Maui Arrivals in January 2022 Over January 2021
While the numbers have not yet surpassed overall pre-pandemic levels, visitors to Maui doubled in January 2022 over January 2021. Visitor spending has tripled since the previous year. These numbers have steadily increased, driven by visitors from the mainland and the return of the cruise ship industry. Learn more about this story at:
Live Music Returns to Shops at Wailea
The Shops at Wailea is debuting a live music series called Wailea Wednesdays this month. Every week a new artist will be playing from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Learn more about the live entertainment at:
Hale Makua New Location and Expansion Proposal
Hale Makua Health Services moved forward in its process to expand its facility. The newly proposed site will be 76,200 sf. and would provide many different types of therapy and nursing services. Learn more about the expansion at:
Maui Taro Farmers Hawaii Supreme Court Ruling
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that the state of Hawaii should not have allowed for the diversion of water away from east Maui streams. The court ruling was on March 3. This ruling provides more of a road map for what is required before issuing new permits. Learn more about the case here:
Passing of Beloved Maui Biologist
Fern Duvall II passed away at 68-years old. Fern was a beloved wildlife biologist who spent many years protecting Maui wildlife. Often remembered for tracking down snake sightings in an effort to protect Maui’s birds, Duvall made an impact on the Maui community. Read more about the life and impact of Fern Duvall at:
https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2022/03/lifelong-love-of-nature-drove-maui-biologists-work/