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Maui County hotel rates and room revenue up

Maui County hotels in January bested pre-pandemic numbers for average daily rates and revenue per available room, but still trailed the occupancy rates achieved in January 2019. According to the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority earlier this month, Maui County hotels in January had an average daily rate of $619.39, up 41.1 percent from the rate of $438.99 recorded at the same time in 2019. Revenue per available room was $379.03 in January, up 14.1 percent from revenues of $332.08 seen in 2019. Occupancy at Maui County hotels in January was 61.2 ...

Courts to end COVID-19 restrictions starting Saturday

The Maui News Starting Saturday, the state Judiciary is rescinding statewide restrictions for the public and attorneys entering its facilities, including the requirement for attorney vaccination and testing. Courts in Maui County and on Hawaii island and Kauai will no longer require health screening upon entry, and mask-wearing will be optional for employees and court users. The changes are occurring as Gov. David Ige plans to lift pandemic-related restrictions Saturday. “Given Governor Ige’s announcements easing COVID-19 restrictions, we are making adjustments to Judiciary ...

The Maui News 2021-22 MIL Boys Basketball All-Stars

Drew Triplett and Hudson Yarbrough are about as different on the basketball court as any two high school players can be, other than one key trait in common. They are both winners at the highest level in the Maui Interscholastic League, Yarbrough for Baldwin High School, Triplett for Maui ...

Food hub grows beyond expectations

When the idea was planted to create an “online farmers market” to connect local food producers directly with customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers had no idea how much it would grow. Since Maui Food Hub’s inception in April 2020, the nonprofit has since blossomed into a ...

Datebook/COVID-19 Schedule Changes

The Maui News has compiled a list of countywide cancellations, closures and postponements due to coronavirus. This story is updated daily as information is released. Datebook Listings Today 19 • Puunene Nichiren Mission, rummage sale; 7-11 a.m., 9 Ani Street, Kahului. Call Diane Omura, (808) 280-8960. • Kula Shofukuji Shingon Mission, rummage sale; 8 a.m.-noon, 113 Puanani Place, Kula. • AARP Tax-Aide foundation, free tax preparation services, Kahului Jodo Mission. Appointments are required. Call (808) 270-7308. • Lahaina Arts Society, art festival; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, ...

Economy, housing and tourism top mayor’s priorities

Winding down a first mayoral term that’s been mired in the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Michael Victorino said his priorities moving forward center on diversifying the economy, better managing tourism, building more housing and upgrading to green infrastructure. “There has been no shortage ...