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Lawmakers cite Haleakalā impacts in call to address National Park staffing
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers, including Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI-01), is urging Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to address staff shortages at national parks and refrain from further workforce reductions, citing impacts on visitor safety, park operations and economies of neighboring “gateway” communities.
Visitors to Hawaiʻi’s national parks give big, nonprofit says
Checkout donations at Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association (HPPA) visitor center stores have reached record highs, with more than $300,000 contributed by park visitors since October 2024, according to a release by the nonprofit.
Hirono, colleagues concerned over National Park staffing shortages due to hiring freeze
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined colleagues in urging newly confirmed US Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to immediately take action to resolve looming staffing shortages at the National Park Service.
Hawaiian forest bird initiative secures $3M boost to annihilate mosquitos, save birds in East Maui
At Haleakalā National Park yesterday, the Director of Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and conservationists involved in Birds, Not Mosquitoes, shed light on the ongoing project to save native birds on East Maui.
Senator Hirono Leads Call to Support National Park Visitors and Workers
Senator Mazie K. Hirono recently convened a hearing on how to encourage young people to visit our national parks.
