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For several years, tenants at the Hawaiʻi Ocean Science and Technology Park have faced serious problems growing larvae — a big part of the operations for many companies. They estimated millions of dollars have been lost due to problems caused by the water quality. HPR's Mark Ladao explains.
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The Culinary Institute of America has produced top chefs across the country, including Hawaiʻi's Roy Yamaguchi. The restaurateur has taken over as executive director at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiʻolani Community College.
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The state Department of Human Services has opened up applications for its Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks. Households will receive $177 for each qualifying child. That’s more than the $120 per child allotted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Pei Liang, a research agricultural engineer at the USDA Agricultural Research Station in Hilo, shared her research on distinguishing avocado varieties using near-infrared spectroscopy — and why it's important for local growers.
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Kohala residents now have nearly 30 acres of farm land in their community permanently set aside for growing food and future farmers.
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Zippy's is a familiar local presence with 23 locations across three islands, as well as Las Vegas. For the president of Zippy's parent company, it's a location that went from being a hangout to something much more significant. Pacific Business News Editor in Chief A. Kam Napier explains.
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A new coffee labeling law is set to become effective next month, but a shortage of state Department of Agriculture inspectors could make that a difficult task. HPR's Mark Ladao spoke with lawmakers about the possible repercussions.
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A food that's popular in Hawaiʻi is causing an international controversy this week. The story is about ramen — spicy ramen — and a government that has stepped in with its own judgment about how hot is too hot. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Molokai Gold is just one company carrying on a long history of famed honey production on the island. Moloka’i homesteader Micah Buchanan transitioned from farming to beekeeping a little over a decade ago. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol visited his farm to learn the ins and outs of possibly the "best honey in Hawaiʻi."
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A few years ago, leadership at The Food Basket on Hawaiʻi Island realized there was no such thing as "normal" anymore — disaster had become the new baseline. It is one of several food banks across the state adopting a "hope for the best, plan for the worst" approach. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote shares how food banks are preparing for the next disaster.