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 […]