#Maui lifeguards

Surf contest at Honolua Bay to benefit Lahaina community and first responders

Local firefighters, lifeguards, police, and military personnel are set to compete in the inaugural First Responder & Military Honolua Classic surf competition, co-sponsored by OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort and Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy.

Humane Society to host launch party for ‘Rescue Me’ Calendar at Maui Brewing Co.

The Maui Humane Society and Maui’s firefighters and lifeguards will join for a special celebration of the 2025 “Rescue Me” Calendar on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The event is open to the public.

2018 Summer Junior Lifeguard and Swim Camp Programs Announced

Program and camp sign-ups are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and registration is accepted until spots are filled.

Junior Lifeguard Readiness Program Offered

Parents must register in person and participants must take and pass a swim test of 100 yards within 3 minutes.

Lifeguard Pay Raises Advance in Unanimous 6-0 Vote

Lifeguards responded to 32 rescues in a single day at Kanahā Beach Park. North shore ocean safety captain Keola Brown said lifeguards just want to fair compensation so that they can support their families.

Maui Lifeguards Continue Fight for Better Pay

Supporters want the committee to fund an arbitration award for Maui Ocean Safety officers. Maui is the only county in the state that has yet to approve funds.

Still Afloat: Ocean Safety Bargaining Unit Agreement Resurfaces

The contract includes a 17% increase in wages because of the employees’ reallocation to a new bargaining unit. In Maui County, approximately 50 ocean safety officers will be affected.

Visitor Dies After Being Pulled From Ocean At Little Beach

By Wendy Osher An Oregon man died this afternoon after being brought to shore at Oneloa Beach (also known as Little Beach) in Makena. The victim, who had been swimming at the South Maui location, was identified as a 49-year-old man from Portland, Oregon.  Maui police, who responded to the scene at 12:17 p.m., say […]