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Kupu’s Nā Manu ʻElele Steward Program has positions open on Maui, other islands

Kupu, Hawaiʻi’s largest youth-focused conservation and sustainability nonprofit, is accepting applications for the Nā Manu ʻElele Steward Program. The program employs individuals to steward sensitive natural and cultural areas across the Hawaiian Islands.  The deadline to apply is March 27, 2026.

Amala Place, Kanahā Park maintenance and cleanup completed, area reopened

Amala and Kaʻa streets, along with Kanahā Beach Park in Kahului, reopened to the public Saturday morning, July 19, 2025 following a two-day cleanup and maintenance effort by County crews.

Papalaua Wayside Campground Closed for Clean-up

Papalaua Wayside Park will be closed for two weeks for conduct clean-up work following a series of complaints about illegal camping in the area.

Ask the Mayor: What’s Being Done About Homeless at Papalaua?

What is being done to the campers without permits literally camping under our NO CAMPING signs?

11 Tons of Trash Airlifted Out of Kalalau

Nearly 11 tons of trash was removed from the Kalalau section of the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park since the beginning of the year.

17 People Arrested During DOCARE Sweep of Nāpali Coast

Designated camping areas at Kalalau Beach are largely free of illegal camps, but there are numbers of them up in the valley, in remote and well hidden areas.