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Hawai‘i Public Radio20h
Hawaiʻi invasive species groups explore the paws-ibilities of detection dogs
It’s not entirely clear how many dogs are being used in Hawaiʻi for invasive species detection, but some estimate more than a ...
The Cool Down on MSN8h
Scientists uncover surprising payoff from invasive pest removal efforts: 'Delivering significant returns'
"Expanding these efforts would further enhance water security for the island." Scientists uncover surprising payoff from ...
Turning The Tide Against Hawaiʻi’s Invasive Species
Stewarding the trees and forests around us is not just for scientists, adventurers or cultural experts. Volunteers are needed ...
West Hawaii Today6d
State, county team up to fight invasive beetle
The state Department of Agriculture and Hawaii County Public Works Department have been working collaboratively since January ...
KHON Honolulu on MSN18h
Once-extinct bird species lays first wild eggs in 40 years
The Sihek bird, an endangered animal who recently returned to the wild, has laid eggs on their new home at Palmyra Atoll, an ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser5d
Hawaii County, state, treating palms for coconut rhino beetles in Kona
Invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles have been detected in the Kona area, including near the airport, according to state ...
KHON29d
Besting the Big Island’s beetles, ‘too late’ for others?
KAILUA, Hawaii (KHON2 ... We really don’t want to get to that point,” said Franny Brewer, Big Island Invasive Species Committee program manager. “All hands on deck, deploy more traps ...