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Over the past few weeks two nēne have been fatally struck by vehicles at Haleakalā National Park, with the latest incident reported early Friday morning, just after midnight near the Summit District park entrance. 

In one case, a fire was started in the bathroom of Morgan Park High School and the Chicago Fire Department was called.

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The Maui News Haleakala National Park will offer free entrance on Saturday to kick off National Park Week, which runs through April 25, the park announced. Entrance fees will be waived for both residents and visitors. Sunrise reservations are still required from 3 to 7 a.m. and can be placed at recreation.gov. The Kipahulu District will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During National Park Week, the park will celebrate Earth Day on Thursday with activities in the Summit District from 11 a.m. to n...

Haleakala National Park saw a 67.9 percent decline in visitors in 2020 following extended closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, 319,147 people

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Anthony Wayne Area Council, Summit District has decided to return the Scouting for Food event.

The Maui News The Summit District of Haleakala National Park reopened Thursday morning and roadways to the district reopened in the afternoon after winter conditions forced the park to close Wednesday. Drivers on Thursday afternoon were still being warned to use caution as they may encounter periodic ice on roadways. The park reported around 11 a.m. Thursday that there was “very little snow accumulation at the summit” and it was predominantly ice. Also ice and snow were sporadic above 9...