#Tavares Bay

Hoʻokipa reopens; Baldwin, Tavares Bay remain closed due to debris from high surf

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation reopened Ho‘okipa Beach Park on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, after debris and damage from high surf was addressed. Baldwin Beach Park and Tavares Bay in Kūʻau remain closed while debris removal continues.

Surfer from Haʻikū dies after being bit by shark at Maui’s Pāʻia Bay

Maui County closed Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Pā’ia Park (Baby Beach) due to the shark encounter.

Surfer suffers minor scrapes in apparent shark encounter at Tavares Bay in Pāʻia, Maui

The woman reported to authorities that while she was surfing a shark she described as a 10-12-foot-long Galapagos shark bit her board and launched her into the air. She landed on the shark which then bit through her board leash, according to an account detailed by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. Officials say she was able to get back onto her board and swim to shore without further incident.  

Woman suffers “serious bite” in apparent shark incident at Pāʻia Bay

A woman was transported to the hospital for a “serious bite,” from an apparent shark incident at Pāʻia Bay on Maui’s north shore Saturday afternoon, Sept. 3.

Maui Fire Department Rescues Adult & Two Kids on JetSki Stalled off North Shore

Maui Fire Department crews rescued an adult and two children who were found on a stalled JetSki about 150-200 yards offshore of Mama’s Fish House in Pāiʻa on Friday evening. No one was injured.

Pā‘ia Waterline Break on Hāna Hwy Near Tavares Bay

Motorists are advised of a waterline break along the Hāna Highway in Pāʻia near Tavares Bay.

1,000th Sea Turtle Released at Tavares Beach

On Friday, NOAA Fisheries released the 1,000th sea turtle (honu) that was rescued and rehabilitated in Hawai‘i at Tavares Beach on Maui’s North Shore.

Woman Rescued Offshore at Kū‘au During SUP Downwind Run

A Maui woman is safe after being rescued in waters off of Kūʻau during a Maliko Bay to Kahului Harbor downwind run aboard a standup paddle board on Sunday.

VIDEO: Maui Firefighter first in state to be honored with Firemark Award

By Wendy OSHER A Maui Firefighter was honored today with the prestigious Liberty Mutual Firemark Award.  The presentation honors the valor and selfless spirit of firefighters who take the ultimate risk to help keep communities safe. In addition to being the first firefighter to be awarded the Firemark honor in the state of Hawaii, Crilley […]

Maui Firefighter Honored for Off-Duty Incident

Maui Firefighter Lawrence Larry Crilley was honored today with the Kahuola Award for his efforts in going beyond the call of duty to save a life

Excess Algae Blooms Attributed to Land Based Nutrients

The presence of algae blooms along problem areas of Maui’s coastline, is being driven in part by an excess of land based nutrients.