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Eradicating invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle means protecting economy, ecosystem and Hawaiian culture

Hawai’i County Council joins the battle to push the pests back by supporting Hawai’i County Department of Environmental Management public awareness and outreach initiative aimed at minimizing breeding grounds on the Big Island.

House bill funding invasive parakeet removal on Kaua‘i draws widespread support

House Bill No. 2329 allocates $150,000 to establish a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on the Garden Isle.

Gardening in Hawai’i with Tom Timmons: When planting papaya seeds, best to read the directions

For the latest Gardening in Hawai’i column, master gardener Tom Timmons explains why its best to follow his wife’s advice and read the directions when planting papaya seeds.

DOH: Hawai‘i-Grown Papayas Safe

The FDA and the CDC are investigating a multi-state outbreak of 62 salmonella illnesses potentially linked to whole, fresh papayas imported from Mexico.