#Black Sands subdivision

Albizia Control Workshops Set for April 12, May 10

The events will teach community volunteers safe ways of controlling the invasive tree that overwhelms native forests and threatens homes and property.

Government Crews Kick Up Albizia Effort

Personnel from the state and county will join the Big Island Invasive Species Council in battling the invasive tree in a demonstration project in lower Puna.

Effort To Control Dangerous Albizia Tree Begins

Efforts to control the invasive Albizia tree are under way in the Puna District, beginning a statewide campaign.

State Lawmaker Also Targets ‘Tree That Ate Puna’

A $35,000 demonstration program will remove albizia trees in a lower Puna forest reserve and adjacent subdivision.

Hot Water Heater Fire Damages Kalapana Home

A fire apparently started by a faulty hot water heater caused $3,000 in damage to a Kalapana home Sunday afternoon.