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Key to unlock solution for rapid ʻōhiʻa death could be in seeds of resistant trees

The ʻŌhiʻa Disease Resistance Program was established in 2018 to explore whether some ʻōhiʻa in high-mortality areas randomly escape infection or if they have some level of natural resistance?

2nd annual Waikōloa Lei Day Festival showcases Hawaiian culture

The smell of flowers lingered in the air while a mix of visitors, residents, hula dancers, keiki and bartenders gathered Sunday at three venues for the 2nd annual Waikōloa Lei Day Festival. 

Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Detected on Maui

Ceratocystis huliohia, the less aggressive strain of the fungal disease called Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death, was recently detected in a single tree in East Maui.

Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Mitigation to Begin at Kalōpā SRA

Trees at Kalōpā State Recreation Area that show symptoms of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death will be removed beginning the week of Nov. 12.

Over $1M Released to Fight Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death

Gov. David Ige has released $1.264 million to fight Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.

‘Raising Awareness of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death’

“Raising Awareness of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death” by Dr. J.B. Friday will be held on Thursday, March 23, starting at 7 p.m. in the UH Hilo Wentworth Hall, Room 1.

Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Presentation in Park Amphitheater

Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will present an evening program about Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death in the park’s amphitheater on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Spreads to Hamakua

Two laboratory tests have confirmed that a very old tree in the Hilo Forest Reserve was killed by the fast-moving fungal infection known as Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.

‘Lehua Love’ to Celebrate Ōhiʻa Tree

The “Lehua Love” line launch party will be held at Daylight Mind Coffee Company on Nov. 18, 2016, from 6 to 10 p.m.

UH Researchers Work to Combat Rapid Ōhiʻa Death

University of Hawai‘i research is producing more evidence that links the tiny ambrosia beetle to rapid ʻōhiʻa death.