#Makena State Park
Makawao man found unresponsive at Mākena State Park
Maui police say foul play is not expected in a miscellaneous accident involving a Makawao man found unresponsive at Mākena State Park, Thursday afternoon.
Maui man arrested for allegedly discharging a firearm at Mākena State Park
A 39-year-old Kīhei man was arrested by officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement for allegedly discharging a firearm at Mākena State Park.
Bill seeks a carrying capacity study for Mākena State Park due to increased visitors
Because of the increase of visitors, “amenities offered at the park are being stretched and park upkeep and maintenance are being tested,” according to the bill’s language. The hearing on SB 1136, SD1, HD1 is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Portions of Mākena State Park to be closed intermittently for hazardous tree work
Over the next two weeks, work will take place to remove large fallen trees and hazardous branches from Mākena State Park in South Maui. Due to the large equipment that will be used for this project, the DLNR Division of State Parks will close off sections of the park.
New Raw Elements dispensers installed on Maui ahead of non-mineral sunscreen ban
Four mineral sunblock dispensers are now installed along south Maui shores. Two are at the ‘Āhihi-Kīna‘u Natural Area Reserve and a pair are to be installed at Mākena State Park where thousands of people enter the ocean at these locations daily.
Person Pulled Unresponsive from Waters at Mākena State Park on Saturday
Maui police responded to the north-end beach area of Mākena State Park regarding an unresponsive male that was pulled from the water at around 4:10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
Maui Police Investigating Miscellaneous Accident, Death of New Mexico Man
Maui police are investigating a death involving a visitor to Maui who was found unresponsive at Mākena State Park on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Illegal Activity Continues Despite Pleas from Polihale Lineal Descendants
“Bad behavior” continues at Polihale on Kauaʻi despite pleas from lineal descendants to be respectful of rules and laws designed to protect natural and cultural resources.
Vandals Cut Fence at Puʻu Ōlaʻi “Little Beach” in Mākena
Authorities are searching for the vandal(s) who cut through metal gate poles and fencing at the “entrance” to Pu‘u Ola‘i “Little Beach” at Mākena State Park on Maui. The beach section was closed on Jan. 5 in an effort to stop Sunday evening large gatherings (drum circles) attended by hundreds of people.
Pu‘u Ola‘i “Little Beach” at Mākena State Park to Close Temporarily
State officials are implementing an immediate closure of Puʻu Olaʻi “Little Beach,” at Mākena State Park on Maui following reports on Sunday of “beach parties with drum circles, nudity, illegal alcohol and other illicit substances, coupled with hundreds of mask-less people in close contact with one another.”
Law Enforcement Operation at “Little Beach” in Mākena, Maui
A team of eight officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement conducted a law enforcement operation on Sunday night at Little Beach in Mākena State Park on Maui.
Hawaiʻi Awarded $1.5 Million in Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants
Hawaiʻi will receive more than $1.5 million in funding from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund to support the City and County of Honolulu and the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources with improvements to parks on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Maui.
Man Accused of “Hate Crime” in Mākena Released After Posting $10K Bail
A Lahaina man accused of a “hate crime” was arrested on Friday for assault charges related to a physical and verbal confrontation in Mākena last week that resulted in concussion injuries to one of the male victims, police said.
Maui State Park Updates: Mākena Open but Parking Closed, Waiʻānapanapa and ‘Īao Remain CLOSED
Passive beach use is now allowed at all State Parks beaches, although some gates will remain locked for resource management, people’s safety and due to fiscal constraints. COVID-19 rules and social distancing guidelines remain applicable, following each county’s emergency orders.
The Coast Guard Needs Help Finding the Owner of a Yellow Kayak
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of an adrift yellow kayak that was found off Makena State Park earlier today.
Mākena State Park to Close for Tree Trimming
The DLNR Division of State Parks will be conducting maintenance work on Thursday morning April 12, at Mākena State Park to trim overhanging & hazardous branches
Mākena State Park to Close Thursday Morning for Tree-Trimming
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks will be conducting maintenance work at Mākena State Park on Thursday morning, Feb. 8
Missing Person: Brenda Miranda, Last Seen at “Big Beach” in Mākena
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Brenda Miranda who was reported missing on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.
Maui Man Arrested: Suspected of Supplying Minors with Marijuana
Francis Oliveto, 57, of Kīhei, was arrested for supplying minors at Mākena State Park with marijuana, marijuana concentrate and marijuana edibles.
Whale Carcass Prompts Closure at ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu, Maui
Shoreline access at ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Natural Area Reserve on Maui has been closed due to a whale carcass on shore. This is the fifth dead Humpback report since November 11th.
