WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Federal wildlife officials have reopened a public comment period for a draft environmental impact statement regarding the eradication of mongooses and rodents in Hawaii’s native ecosystems and wildlife refuges. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.westhawaiitoday.com The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing the use of mechanical traps, compressed carbon dioxide and…
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Oldest telescope to be renovated; Improved UH observatory could rival Hubble
Following a year of a setbacks, from protests to lawsuits, the astronomy community in Hawaii might have something to look forward to in 2016 as the oldest observatory on Mauna Kea gets a major makeover. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com Guenther Hasinger, the director of the University of Hawaii’s Institute for Astronomy, tells reporter Tom…
Average gas prices in Hawaii fall 4.5 cents per gallon the past week
Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.70/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 gas outlets in Hawaii. Thi… Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.hawaii247.com According to the most recent GasBuddy daily survey, gasoline prices continue to fall slowly in Hawaii. Many areas of…
Feds flying illegal immigrant minors to Hawaii, Alaska; 30K transported across … – Washington Times
Feds flying illegal immigrant minors to Hawaii, Alaska; 30K transported across … Washington Times Over 30,000 unaccompanied minors that have illegally crossed the U.S. Source: http://www.washingtontimes.com According to “The Washington Times” reporter Kellan Howell over 30,000 unaccompanied children that have entered the United States illegally have been taken to sponsor families across the country, including…
Learn to recognize Hawaiian medicinal plants – YouTube
A free four-week workshop starting in July will help people recognize Hawaiian medicinal plants in their own backyards. Subscribe to KITV on YouTube now for …
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A nice, concise video from KITV-4 News in Honolulu about an upcoming month-long workshop on recognizing Hawaiian medical plants in your own back yard. Cultural practitioner Leina’ala Bright will teach the course. For details, visit http://kitv.com. Aloha, Russ.