A suspected coconut rhinoceros beetle was discovered near Kaunakakai Harbor on Molokaʻi this April. Officials are awaiting confirmation while increasing monitoring efforts islandwide. Residents are urged to help detect possible infestations.
A dead adult coconut rhinoceros beetle was discovered near Kahului Airport on April 1 by local officials. This marks only the third recorded find of this invasive pest on Maui…
Hawaii agriculture officials are reminding Merrie Monarch Festival attendees about existing ohia quarantine restrictions aimed at stopping rapid ohia death. The rules limit transport of ohia plants off Hawai’i Island…
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture has launched an emergency relief program offering grants for farmers affected by recent storms. Applications open March 24 with priority given until March 27. Additional…
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture has introduced an online portal for dog and cat owners to submit rabies quarantine applications.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Hawaii commented on the latest Small Business Optimism Index, which recorded a 0.5-point increase in December, reaching 99.5 and remaining above its…
Small business optimism in the United States increased slightly at the end of 2025, according to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index.
NFIB members in Hawaii will soon receive their 2026 state ballot, according to an announcement from the organization.
Small business optimism in the United States rose in November, according to the latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index.
From the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Jobs Report released today, 33% of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November, an increase from October…
The National Federation of Independent Business reports rising job openings among small businesses in February. Hawaii’s NFIB director calls for legislative action and federal tax relief to support local employers.
The National Federation of Independent Business reports a major jump in small business optimism according to its latest index. Key indicators such as expectations for economic improvement and expansion plans…
Small business owners are still struggling to find qualified workers despite increasing pay rates. The latest NFIB Jobs Report shows persistent hiring challenges across several sectors as Hawaii prepares for…
The National Federation of Independent Business reports record-high uncertainty among small business owners in its latest survey. Despite Hawaii’s new tax reduction law aiming to help local businesses, concerns about…
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