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High Surf Advisory Extended Today
Our current northwest swell is forecast to begin to fade Wednesday…
Hōkūleʻa Crew Celebrates the Holidays in Caribbean Waters
Crewmembers aboard the historic vessel Hōkūleʻa celebrated Christmas Day at sea while in transit to Panama where they will clear customs before crossing…
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Christmas Tree, Electronics Recycling Offered on Maui
Community centers or other County facilities may not be used for tree-cycling or dumping of unwanted items. Tree recycling is available at the following locations:
Five Fires at Upcountry Park Deemed Suspicious
Makawao firefighters extinguished five fires that were deemed suspicious in nature on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, in the park below the Mayor Hanibal Tavares Community Center and Upcountry swimming pool.
Northeast Winds up to 25 mph Today
Breezy trade winds will continue through most of the work week and remain strong through Tuesday. A drop off in wind speeds is possible next weekend. Will keep an eye…
Shark Sighting Results in Temporary Beach Closure in Makena
“Big Beach” in Makena is closed until further notice due to a shark sighting. Ocean Safety is monitoring the area.
High Winds Prompt Wind Advisory for Summit
Gusty strong trades will continue through the first half of the week. Clouds and showers are forecast for mainly windward and mauka spots in the…
Maui County Christmas Weekend Forecast
Trade winds are forecast to pick up in speed Christmas Day through Tuesday. Clouds and showers will continue to favor our usual windward and mauka areas. Showers will…
Maui’s Sugar Cane Train Donates $6,000 to Trucker Dukes Cancer Fund
Trucker Dukes, a Maui 3-year-old fighting Neuroblastoma, and his family rode Maui’s Sugar Cane Train “Team Trucker” Holiday Express on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016.
Maui Sugar “End of an Era:” Parting Thoughts
Sugar has had a significant impact on Maui’s culture, economy, landscape, development…even the surf scene, as you’ll hear in this final video in our series.
Hōkūleʻa Sets Sail for Panama Canal
As she re-enters Caribbean waters, Hōkūleʻa will shift her sights for the 48-mile journey through the Panama Canal heading back to the South Pacific Ocean.
Niu at Famed Kapuāiwa Grove on National Big Tree Registry
In the historic Kapuāiwa coconut grove of Moloka‘i, a former co-champion Niu (Coconut Palm) takes the place of a fallen former champion coconut palm.
Trade Wind Weather Expected Through Christmas
Trade wind weather is expected through the rest of the work week, with showers favoring our typical windward and mauka spots during the early morning…
Haneda Service Returns to Kona
Hawaiian Airlines today celebrated the launch of its non-stop service between Haneda and Kona International Airports, bringing flights from Japan back to the Island of Hawai‘i for the first time since 2010.
Waiheʻe Ridge Trail Closure to Start in January
The 2.5 mile Waihe‘e ridge trail that climbs the windward slope of the west Maui mountains will be closed for approximately two months, starting in January.
Caring for Coral at Maui Ocean Center
Coral polyps are a fascinating blend of animal, plant and mineral. Staff at Maui Ocean Center in Mā‘alaea share a sneak peek on how they help restore our reefs.
Hawai‘i’s Newest Species Named in Honor of President Obama
A new species of coral -reef fish that lives exclusively within the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Monument, has been given a name in honor of President Barack Obama.
Back to Trade Wind Weather for Maui County
Locally breezy trade winds are expected through Thursday. Winds are forecast to weaken a bit late this week and restrengthen early next week. A typical…
Pīpīwai Trail Reopens After September Storm
The upper half-mile of the Pīpīwai Trail in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park, including the viewpoint for Waimoku Falls, is now open to visitors.
Why Kīlauea Volcano’s Current Lava Flow is Called “61g”
Kīlauea’s current flow is called “61g” because it is the 7th flow (g) in the sequence of events that compose the 61st episode of the ongoing East Rift Zone eruption.
