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Travelers reminded of quarantine on ʻōhiʻa from Hawai‘i Island for Merrie Monarch Festival

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has issued a reminder for travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo from April 20 to 26, 2025.

By Aloha State News | Apr 17, 2025

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Hawai‘i continues efforts against coconut rhinoceros beetle in Kona

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has been collaborating with the County of Hawai‘i Public Works Department since January 2025 to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) after its detection in Kona.

By Aloha State News | Apr 15, 2025

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Hawai‘i egg prices rise, local and mainland costs are now comparable

By Aloha State News | Mar 31, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) recently reported that egg prices in Honolulu saw a significant increase in the first quarter of 2025.

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Hawai'i offers free fire ant treatment for O'ahu homeowners

By Aloha State News | Mar 20, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has launched a program offering free treatment for little fire ant (LFA) infestations on residential properties in O‘ahu.

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Hawai'i extends pause on interisland bird transport due to avian influenza concerns

By Aloha State News | Mar 12, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), has announced an extension to the voluntary pause on interisland bird transport.

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Hawaii launches digital declaration form pilot program on select domestic flights

By Aloha State News | Feb 25, 2025

State leaders in Hawaii have announced the launch of a new pilot program called ʻAkamai Arrival,’ which aims to digitize the state's Plants and Animals Declaration Form.