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 […]
Central Maui Water Outage Planned for May 21-22 Maintenance Work
Maui County will shut off water service in parts of Central Maui from 9 p.m. Wednesday May 21 to 5:30 a.m. Thursday May 22 for maintenance work. Water outage affects Kaulawahine Street between W. Kamehameha Avenue and Alehela Place. W. Kamehameha Avenue between Kaulawahine Street and Puunene Avenue also included in outage area. Service interruption […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pleasant Conditions Expected Across Maui Through Thursday
Mostly sunny and breezy weather continues with scattered light showers in some areas. Good conditions for outdoor activities and guest experiences through Thursday. West and South sides will see mostly sunny skies with minimal rain chances. North Shore and East Maui expect scattered showers with 50% rain probability. Breezy northeast winds of 10-25 mph across […]
UC San Diego Researchers Face Weather Delays During Maui Whale Study
UC San Diego marine researchers had to postpone underwater experiments in Maui waters due to heavy rains, flooding, and brown water advisories from recent storms. The team is studying humpback whale behavior and testing underwater camera equipment in collaboration with NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Recent heavy rains and winds damaged roads […]
Marine Debris Cleanup Program Mobilizes 50-100 Volunteers Monthly on Maui
Pacific Whale Foundation leads Maui’s official marine debris response, coordinating volunteers to remove fishing nets, buoys, and plastic waste from beaches and reefs. The program tracks debris sources and locations to build data for potential policy changes. Teams remove heavy marine debris including a 2,500-pound net mass discovered at Waiehu Beach Park. Monthly volunteer efforts […]
Windy Northeast Trade Winds Continue Across Maui Through Wednesday
Multiple weather forecasts from Maui Now show continued breezy to windy northeast trade wind conditions across Maui through Wednesday. The pattern brings varying shower chances and temperatures depending on location across the island. Northeast trade winds of 15-25 mph expected to continue through Wednesday across most areas West and South sides will see mostly sunny […]