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Local leaders want the City and County of Honolulu to be more involved in managing Oʻahu’s invasive species. Coconut rhinoceros beetles, little fire ants, invasive coral, coqui frogs and other species have been recently growing threats to the island.
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Department of Agriculture Chair Sharon Hurd told state lawmakers at an informational briefing on Monday that general funds would help free up money for other biosecurity efforts and stabilize the funding for those employees.
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Axis deer populations have boomed in Maui County, causing a host of challenges. A DLNR incentive program is aimed at controlling their numbers.
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The state Department of Agriculture’s focus on fighting recent pest outbreaks in Hawaiʻi includes speedy rule making and more funding for the department. Two of the most concerning pest species in Hawaiʻi are the coconut rhinoceros beetle and the little fire ant.
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Little fire ants found on Kauaʻi; Molokai Clean Energy Hui on community-based energy initiatives; International Cultural Arts Network boosts Pacific Islanders in film industry
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Oʻahu infestations of little fire ants are on the upswing; Department of Education official optimistic about future initiatives; Big Island resident opens up about living with 'post-polio syndrome'; and a combat medical officer talks about life defined by Vietnam War experience
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Little fire ants on the Big Island; Maui wildfires and public schools; Maui homeowners get no break from the mortgage; Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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The Hawaiʻi Senate showed support for three bills that set aside funds to fight invasive species.
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For “Stop the Ant” month in Hawaiʻi, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources encourages residents to submit samples of ants to help detect and control the invasive species.
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An invasive beetle that feeds primarily on coconut trees has recently been found in another one of Hawaiʻi’s famous native plants – the hala tree. The coconut rhinoceros beetle is damaging local hala trees, and that worries cultural practitioners whose traditions depend on a healthy supply of hala. HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has more.