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Pentagon official embarrassed by Haleakalā fuel spill on Maui; contract secured for excavation

A contract has been secured to excavate the contaminated soil around a generator at the summit of Haleakalā where an estimated 700 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex late last month. A Pentagon official flew in to Maui on Wednesday, apologizing for the incident, and expressing embarrassment by the fact that it occurred. Full story by Wendy Osher at mauinow.com.

Space Force retains Maxwell as cultural advisor following 700 gallon fuel spill at Haleakalā

The US Space Force finalized a contract with CKM Cultural Resources Feb. 14 to provide a cultural advisor and monitor in support of the remediation project atop Haleakalā following a fuel spill at the site.

PHOTOS: Blessing Marks Completion of Maui’s Auwahi Wind Farm

A blessing ceremony was held today, marking the completion of the 21-megawatt Auwahi wind farm in Ulupalakua. The project’s eight wind turbines are capable of generating enough electricity to power 10,000 local homes.

VIDEO: Iwi Kupuna Vigil Held at Proposed Safeway Site

Members of the native Hawaiian research group, Hui Pono Ike Kanawai, began a 12-hour vigil at the site of the proposed Maui Lani Shopping Center in Central Maui on Sunday night.