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‘Our shared kuleana’: State leaders honor those who protect Hawaiʻi from invasive species

The challenges are many and the battle rages on against familiar foes such as little fire ants, coqui frogs, albizia trees and others, as well as new enemies including coconut rhinoceros beetles, but all hope is not lost. There are dedicated community members — including a Big Island teacher — on the front lines making great strides in the fight.

Leaks can run, but they can’t hide: Hawaiʻi County to celebrate Fix a Leak Week

Anyone can learn how to identify and fix common household water leaks to the best of their ability and conserve water at home with help of Department of Water Supply during public outreach events during week of March 17-21.

No fentanyl related arrests made in October on Big Island

Hawai‘i Island police did, however, recover 5.1 grams of illicit fentanyl last month, enough to kill 2,550 Big Island residents.

Big Island Invasive Species Committee to provide public update about coconut rhinoceros beetle

The informative session will provide education and raise awareness about the threats posed by beetle and actions necessary to protect Hawai‘i’s environment from the invasive insect.