Haleakalā

Since the spill, contaminated soil has been removed and evaluations completed. Potential contamination extends to at least 40 feet below the surface surrounding the generator.

Local officials on Maui have voted to oppose a U.S. military proposal to build new telescopes on the summit of Haleakalā volcano. The Maui County Council voted 9-0 on Wednesday to pass a resolution opposing the project.

To mark Earth Month and Native Hawaiian Plant Month, we're focusing on Hawaiʻi's natural world and rare habitats — and some of the people who have cared for them at Haleakalā National Park. Through our partnership with the Center for Oral History, two retired park rangers shared their experience protecting the park’s native plants.

The U.S. Space Force completed the first phase of fuel excavation on Haleakalā on Maui last week.

The Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the Environmental Assessment to suppress the mosquito population to save native birds in East Maui.

During a visit to the site on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said a reclamation plan is being drafted with local, state and community partners.

A damaged generator float and power surge are the likely cause of the fuel spill at the Maui Space Complex on Haleakalā last week, according to the U.S. Space Force. About 700 gallons of diesel fuel leaked into the surrounding area in a worst-case estimate.

About 700 gallons of diesel fuel spilled Sunday night at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex, part of a military research facility at the summit of Haleakalā, the U.S. Space Force said in a news release Tuesday night.

The University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy has another $15 million for its coffers, thanks to a new NASA grant. What’s the money for? Monitoring asteroids, of course. But just how worried should we be when we look up into the night sky? The Conversation spoke with astronomer Ken Chambers to find out.

The Palikū cabins located in Haleakalā Crater will reopen for reservations on Aug. 23.