High Winds and Dangerous Surf Hit Maui Through Friday Morning
Strong northeast trade winds up to 50 mph and dangerous surf up to 10 feet are affecting Maui through Friday morning, with potential for property damage and power outages. Wind advisory active until 6 AM Friday with gusts up to 50 mph that can damage roofs, knock down branches, and cause power outages. High surf […]
Haleakala Visitor Center Reopens Partially After Extended Closure
The Haleakala summit visitor center reopened May 21 with limited services after a three-month closure that extended six weeks past the original target date. Only temporary exhibits, visitor info, and retail are available while renovations continue. The visitor center closed in February for repairs and missed its April 10 reopening target by six weeks. Only […]
Strong Northeast Winds With Gusts to 50 MPH Expected Across Maui Today
Windy conditions with northeast winds gusting up to 50 mph are forecast across Maui today, along with mostly sunny skies and isolated to scattered showers depending on location. West and South Maui will see the strongest winds with gusts up to 50 mph and mostly sunny conditions. North Shore and East Maui areas have a […]
Seven Hawaii Towns Including Paia Recognized for Friendliest Communities
A travel publication highlighted seven Hawaiian towns known for their welcoming atmosphere, including Maui’s Paia which was recognized for its surf culture, art scene, and visitor-friendly downtown area. Paia on Maui’s North Shore was featured for its walkable downtown, art galleries, and nearby beaches popular with visitors. The town offers attractions like Kaulahao and Baldwin […]
May 20-21 Weather: Sunny Conditions with Breezy Winds Across Maui
Clear and sunny weather expected across most of Maui today and Thursday, with breezy northeast winds 10-30 mph and only isolated to scattered showers in some areas. West and South sides will see sunny skies with highs in the low 80s and minimal rain chances. North Shore and East Maui expect more clouds and scattered […]
Maui Surfer Ian Walsh Awards $30K in Scholarships to Local Students
Professional surfer Ian Walsh’s Menehune Mayhem Foundation awarded $30,000 in scholarships to eight Maui high school students. The foundation has now distributed $178,750 in scholarships since 2018. Eight local students each received $3,750 scholarships from Walsh’s foundation. The foundation has awarded nearly $179,000 in total scholarships since 2018. Recipients come from multiple Maui high schools […]
County Pauses New Speed Humps After Installing 69 Traffic Devices
Maui County installed 69 speed humps and similar traffic-calming devices across the island in the past year, prompting resident complaints and a temporary pause on new installations in Haʻikū. The county installed 69 traffic-calming devices including speed humps and speed tables on roads across Maui in the past year. Nearly half of the installations (37) […]
Local Columnist Reflects on Millennial Generation’s Challenges
A Maui News columnist shares personal reflections on how millennials are navigating economic uncertainty and serving as cultural bridges between generations. Local writer discusses millennials adapting to economic uncertainty despite promises of stability through hard work and education. The column draws parallels between aging public infrastructure and generational pressures on millennials. Author reflects on challenges […]
Breezy Conditions and Scattered Showers Expected Across Maui
Breezy weather with scattered showers is forecast for Maui today and Tuesday, with the highest chance of rain on the North Shore and East Maui at 50 percent. West and South sides will see mostly sunny skies with isolated showers and temperatures in the low 80s. North Shore and East Maui face scattered showers with […]
Beach Water Quality Report Shows Record Testing at 620 Sites Nationwide
The Surfrider Foundation released its 2025 Clean Water Report ahead of Memorial Day weekend, documenting extensive water quality testing efforts across American beaches. The report details volunteer-driven programs that monitor beach bacteria and pollution at sites not covered by government agencies. 60 Blue Water Task Force labs processed 10,157 water samples from 620 distinct sampling […]