Maui Ocean Center Launches Cultural Dining Experience in Mā’alaea
A new multicultural dining and dance show called ‘Migrations’ debuts at Maui Ocean Center’s Seascape restaurant on May 29. The experience combines traditional Hawaiian cultural performances with international cuisine. The show features traditional Polynesian, Asian, Mexican and European dances alongside four courses of international food. Performances start at 7 p.m. on Fridays with check-in beginning […]
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 […]
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 […]
EPA Plans to Roll Back Drinking Water Standards for Toxic Chemicals
The EPA announced plans to eliminate federal restrictions on four PFAS chemicals in drinking water and delay compliance for two others. The rollback could affect drinking water protections for up to 105 million people nationwide. EPA will repeal 2024 regulations that set drinking water standards for four PFAS chemicals currently manufactured by chemical companies. The […]