The upland realm of wao akua captivates all senses. Freshwater percolates into the earth, perfuming the cool air, and hues…
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Kia'i Moku Column
Prevention Is Key For Maui To Stay Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Free
A large, invasive beetle is spreading on Oʻahu. First detected in December 2013 at a golf course near the Honolulu…
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Invasive species can cause native ecosystems to go up in smoke
In early November, a wildfire ripped through nearly 2,100 acres of parched land in West Maui. The fire blazed across…
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The Sweet History of ʻUala: A Staple Food to Give Thanks For
A year-round staple in our islands will soon take center stage on many Thanksgiving dessert tables. The sweet potato is…
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Citizen Science Can Help Stop the Ant
Citizen scientists have been key to finding most of the little fire ant (LFA) populations on Maui. Without their reports,…
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New training helps nurseries be on the lookout for invasive species
Hawaiʻi is home to plant and animal species found nowhere else. For millions of years, new arrivals would establish in…
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