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Campaign underway to recruit additional adult corrections officers
As of Oct. 15, 2024, there are nearly 370 vacant corrections officer positions.
Iao Valley State Park closed August 31 and September 1 for painting
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will close ‘Iao Valley State Park on Tuesday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 1 while it is painting railings along the main walkways and bridge that lead to the garden area, lookout shelter and stream trail. State officials say the park closure is needed to ensure […]
Decomposing whale carcass washes up in Hana, Maui
By Wendy Osher (Update 4:39 p.m. 7/30/10) A dead sperm whale continues to float in waters off of Hana Maui. The carcass was observed in waters near Makaalae Thursday afternoon, but residents say the dead whale was first seen on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Crews from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources were […]
Maalaea fire 90% contained, Lahaina Pali Trail closed
By Wendy Osher The Maalaea fire is now 90% contained according to Maui Fire Chief Jeffery Murray. The fire began Monday night and burned a total of 5,800 acres. Because of the ongoing operations, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources today decided to close the Lahaina Pali Trail in the West Maui Mountains […]
Maalea Fire grows to 5,800 acres, now 75% contained
(Update: 12p 6/9/10) The Maalaea fire is now 75% contained. A noon update provided by the county notes the fire grew to 5,800 acres in size since last report. Both lanes of Honoapiilani Highway remain open to traffic. However, motorists are cautioned that wind conditions could adversely affect the fire and cause intermittent road closures. […]
Proposed creation of Nakula Natural Area Reserve on Maui considered
By Wendy Osher The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is proposing the designation of more than 15-hundred acres on Maui for inclusion in the Natural Area Reserve system. The land is located in the Nakula region of Haleakala and includes a tract of Koa dominated forest that state officials say is rapidly disappearing […]
