Maui Invitational Returns Nov. 23-25 with Sweepstakes Drawing Visitors
The 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational college basketball tournament is set for November 23-25 at the Lahaina Civic Center, featuring eight top programs. A fan sweepstakes running through August 13 is offering trip packages that include flights, hotel stays, and activity experiences on Maui. The tournament runs November 23-25, 2026 at the Lahaina Civic Center, bringing […]
Southwest Flight from Kahului Diverts to Honolulu After Mid-Ocean Emergency
Multiple outlets reported that a Southwest Airlines red-eye flight departing Maui’s Kahului Airport for Las Vegas on July 5 declared an in-flight emergency roughly 90 minutes into the flight and diverted to Honolulu. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 landed safely at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport with no injuries reported among passengers or crew. Southwest […]
Large South Swell Expected to Bring Coastal Flooding Risk Next Week
Multiple surf forecasts report that a significant south swell from a New Zealand storm system will impact Maui’s coastlines beginning this weekend. The swell is expected to peak Sunday through Monday, creating potential coastal flooding concerns for oceanfront properties. Large south swell from New Zealand storm system expected to build Saturday and peak Sunday into […]
Large South Swell Expected This Weekend, Coastal Impacts Possible
A major south-southwest swell arriving Saturday night could bring High Surf Warning conditions and coastal infrastructure impacts through early next week. Current south shore surf is minimal but expected to rise to seasonal average by Tuesday. A large south-southwest swell from a New Zealand storm will arrive Saturday night with waves potentially exceeding High Surf […]
Ocean Conditions Calm as High Surf Advisory Ends for Maui
High surf advisory has been cancelled as wave heights decline across Maui shores. All areas will see minimal surf conditions through the weekend. High Surf Advisory cancelled as south-facing shore waves decreased to 3-4 feet. All shorelines expect minimal ankle-high surf through Friday and weekend. Small north swell will peak Friday morning then subside over […]
Weekend Surf Advisory Expected for South-Facing Shores Through Midweek
Large surf from a south-southwest swell will continue through the weekend and likely return to advisory levels Tuesday through midweek. North and east shores will see small surf conditions. South-facing shores will experience large surf through the weekend that may briefly drop below advisory levels Monday before returning to advisory conditions Tuesday-midweek. North shore surf […]
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores Through Weekend
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Maui’s south-facing shores through Sunday afternoon due to a building south-southwest swell. Large surf could cause wave runup issues on exposed beaches during peak tide cycles. High Surf Advisory remains active through Sunday afternoon for south-facing shores. Wave runup may sweep across typically dry exposed beaches during […]
South Shore Surf Expected to Rise Above Advisory Levels This Weekend
Multiple south-southwest swells will bring elevated surf to Maui’s southern shores through next week, with waves potentially exceeding High Surf Advisory thresholds by Friday night or Saturday. South-southwest swells will peak Saturday night and maintain elevated surf through Thursday of next week. High Surf Advisory threshold may be exceeded along south-facing shores starting Friday night. […]
Hawaii Receives $9.5M Federal Grant to Remove PFAS from Water Systems
The EPA has awarded Hawaii $9.457 million to address PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ and other emerging contaminants in drinking water systems, as reported by multiple sources. The funding is part of a $144.5 million regional allocation aimed at helping communities test for and remove these persistent chemicals that have been linked to various health issues. Hawaii […]
Credit Union and Airline Expand Financial Education Program for Maui Youth
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and Southwest Airlines continue their partnership to provide Maui students with financial education and leadership training through student-operated credit unions. The program has expanded from one to three Maui schools since 2023. HawaiiUSA operates three student-run credit unions at Maui schools, up from one in 2023. Southwest Airlines sponsors student travel […]