Showing posts with label agriculture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label agriculture. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

New map app details agriculture land, wildfire risks; controversial Maui doctor, pastor named to RFK vaccine panel; retired Honolulu cop claims $236K overtime, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Satellite-based map shares detailed view of what Hawaiʻi farms are growing. A new high-resolution map of Hawaiʻi has been released to revea...
Friday, July 18, 2025

Federal farm grants, Mauna Loa Observatory face federal budget axe, Air Force surges in huge Pacific exercise, new law removes development obstacle, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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USDA Cancels $30 Million Grant Intended To Boost Hawaiʻi Food Production. Hawaiʻi program leaders say there are few alternative funding opt...
Monday, June 16, 2025

Tokuda raises hurricane concerns, Honolulu inflation among worst in the nation, ethics remains a concern in county government, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Hurricane concerns for isles increase after federal cuts. Hawaii’s hurricane outlook calls for a below-normal season, but ongoing cuts to t...
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Lawmakers agree on nearly $50B 2-year budget, federal cutbacks threaten 48 UH programs, 82 employees, USDA cuts $46M in farm aid, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Lawmakers Settle On A New Two-Year Budget That Focuses On Housing. House and Senate lawmakers have earmarked nearly $400 million for housin...
Thursday, April 17, 2025

UH faces uncertainty over state, federal funding; Maui mayor's salary outpaces governor's; Honolulu official cleared to take trip from no-bid contractor, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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UH faces uncertainty over Senate budget. The University of Hawaiʻi needs an additional $37.9 million for programs and services at its 10-cam...
Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Water commission nominee amasses support, lawmakers fight for farms, ICA upholds plan to release mosquitoes on Maui, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Hawaii water commission nominee garners flood of support. The Senate Committee on Water and Land voted 5-0 Friday for Hannah Kihalani Sprin...
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Lawmakers grill ag chief over lack of biosecurity progress, gender inequality evident in high school career prep, Maui council passes water measures, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Lawmakers grill state Agriculture Department for not spending $10M biosecurity fund. In an informational briefing last week, Sen. Jarrett K...
Thursday, December 5, 2024

Kahele takes over OHA board, state economy inching up, Honolulu police shooting ruled justified after attempted murder suspect shot 23 times, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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OHA Leadership Shakeup Puts Kai Kahele In Charge, With An Eye on Development. Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs elected former U.S...
Monday, October 21, 2024

Ag board gets serious about invasive species, Catholic Charities settles foster care abuse case, Maui charter amendment would staff ethics board, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Ag board seeks rule changes to slow spread of invasive species. The state Board of Agriculture on Tuesday will discuss a series of 25 propo...
Monday, October 7, 2024

Farmers seek more ag agency money, big funding boost hasn't led to student success, Kauai PO Box holders at shuttered Post Office urged to re-register to vote, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Hawaii Farmers Unite For More Ag Agency Funding. The Hawaii Farmers Union, which represents more than 800 farmers, ranchers and food produce...