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Endemic Hawaiian Butterflies In Danger

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Russ Roberts

Hawaii’s 2 endemic butterfly species, including the “iconic” Kamehameha, are declining in numbers.

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Hawai‘i’s 2 Endemic Butterfly Species, Including Iconic Kamehameha, on Decline

By all accounts, the monarch butterfly is doing well throughout the Hawaiian Islands. But that doesn’t mean all butterfly species that call the state home, including the Big Island and Kaua’i, are flourishing.
Jan 16, 2022 06:30 am
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High Volume of Tests Stressing State’s Data Collection System

The Hawai‘i Department of Health stated Saturday, Jan. 15 that it will temporarily stop reporting specific data sets on Sunday, Jan.16, so its data collection and reporting system can continue to accurately process the thousands of positive tests recorded at laboratories daily.
Jan 15, 2022 05:00 pm
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Tsunami Surges Force Cancellation of Regatta, Floods Portions of Kona Hotel

A BIIF high school regatta was canceled as tsunami surges, triggered by a volcano eruption in Tonga, flooded the Kona pier damaging a hotel, equipment and canoes early this morning.
Jan 15, 2022 03:01 pm
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Florida Man Gets 5 Years For Lewd Images Via Social Media

A 34-year-old Florida man was sentenced to five years in prison for sending inappropriate images to his victims, including minors, via social media messaging.
Jan 15, 2022 02:00 pm
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UH Football Coach Resigns Amid Cloud of Allegations

Hawai’i football coach Todd Graham resigned Friday after two seasons with the school and mounting allegations that he mistreated players and festered a toxic atmosphere around the program.
Jan 15, 2022 11:30 am
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5,977 New Cases, 6 Deaths Reported Saturday

The state Department of Health reported 5,977 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 166,008. Six new fatalities were reported.
Jan 15, 2022 09:36 am
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