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Krista Rados/HPRThe state Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity said it needs to fix a 1995 policy that allows inspectors to “inspect and release” goods with known pests if they have “light insect or disease infestation.” -
Catherine Cluett Pactol/HPRMolokaʻi was the last island in the state without the highly invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle… until last week. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports the island’s invasive species crew is tackling a daunting response effort.
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The Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation trains a new generation in the craft of woodworking and historic home repair. -
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is seeing a spike in calls to its Landlord Tenant Information Center. It’s working to determine if the uptick is due to the recent storms. -
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen shares road repair progress after a rockslide sent two boulders onto Kamehameha Highway. -
Navy Rear Adm. Lester Ortiz delivers a progress update on the closure of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. -
Gov. Josh Green explains how the recently approved federal disaster declaration will aid residents impacted by the recent Kona low storms. -
The first Kona low storm hit during the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's spring break, meaning students could have left windows open or AC units on, possibly leading to excess bacteria growth. -
The board of the Agribusiness Development Corp. voted to acquire the Wahiawā dam and spillway along with authorizing its executive director to negotiate the transfer with the dam’s current owners. -
The state’s income tax cut that started last year is being renegotiated by the state Legislature to make up for significant future budget shortfalls due to lost federal funding. -
Kitty Wo, former president of The Garden Club of Honolulu, shares more about an upcoming flower show to be hosted at the Honolulu Museum of Art. -
Alice Christophe, lead curator of the British Museum's exhibit "Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans," shares more about the exhibit and upcoming talks she will be delivering in Honolulu.
