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Hawaii introduced banana poka in the early 1900s for its edible fruit and ornamental flowers: Birds scattered their seeds, and it eventually climbed into rainforests, where it now smothers trees beneath dense curtains of vegetation

Banana poka, introduced to Hawaii as an ornamental plant, now invades native rainforests. Birds and pigs disperse its seeds, aiding its rapid spread across forest canopies. This invasive vine smothers trees and prevents forest regeneration, causing significant ecological damage. Biological controls have been attempted, but manual removal remains challenging and…

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43 days alone at sea, 2,400 miles across the Pacific: America’s first female rower, Kelsey Pfendler, talks about the fear in the open ocean

Kelsey Pfendler has etched her name in history as the first American woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific. This remarkable feat, spanning over 43 days from California to Hawaii, not only set a new speed record but also showcased her resilience against the challenges of isolation and the vastness…

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Supreme Court Begins Answering Lingering Questions About Constitutional Constraints on Gun Control

After upholding the Second Amendment rights of drug users and carry permit holders, the justices will address the constitutionality of "assault weapon" bans.

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Thailand deepens US defence ties

Thailand seeks to deepen defence, cybersecurity and academic cooperation with the United States while maintaining its neutral foreign policy and supporting a peaceful, rules-based Indo-Pacific, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters during an official visit to Hawaii on Monday.

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Hawaii introduced strawberry guava from Brazil in the 1800s for its edible fruit, but scientists now say the invasive tree has spread across the islands, forming dense forests that crowd out native plants, block seedling growth and transform native rainforest understories

Strawberry guava, introduced from Brazil in 1825, now threatens Hawaiian native forests. This resilient plant forms dense thickets, blocking essential light and nutrients from the forest floor. Its aggressive growth disrupts the natural cycles and prevents native seedlings from taking root. Manual removal and chemicals prove too expensive and labour-intensive…

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Female US rower reflects on ‘surreal’ record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii

Kelsey Pfendler, 32, says she hopes her solo 2,400-mile trek across the mid-Pacific inspires other women to take risks

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For the first time since 2014, both of Hawaii’s U.S. House incumbents are running in contested primaries

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Hawaii was June 2, 2026.

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After building a tech empire, Mark Zuckerberg is feeding his cows beer and macadamia nuts, and the goal is to create world's highest-quality beef

After building a global tech empire with Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has turned his attention to a far more unusual project: raising cattle. The Meta chief executive recently revealed that he is feeding his cows roasted macadamia nuts and even beer as part of an ambitious effort to produce what he…

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America's snake capital: This US state has the most venomous snakes in the country (and it's not Texas)

Snakes are found across much of the United States, though the number and variety change dramatically from one region to another. Warm southern states and the arid landscapes of the Southwest support far more species than colder northern areas, while Alaska has no native snake populations at all because its…

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Hawaii in the late 1800s planted fast-growing leucaena trees for cattle fodder and erosion control, but scientists now say they have spread across the islands, replacing native dry forests with dense invasive stands

Once hailed as a savior for Hawaiian agriculture and soil, Leucaena leucocephala, introduced in the late 1800s, has become a significant ecological challenge. Its remarkable resilience, which once aided in land rehabilitation, now fuels its aggressive spread, outcompeting native vegetation and threatening fragile dry forests. While still valued for fodder…

The Times of India

Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii for RIMPAC 2026

In a post on X, the Indian Navy spokesperson at Naval Headquarters, Captain Vivek Madhwal, stated that India's participation in one of the world's largest multinational maritime exercises reaffirmed the Navy's committment to "free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific."

The Economic Times

Mark Zuckerberg feeds his cows nuts and beer to create the ‘highest-quality beef in the world’ on his $300 million estate in Hawaii

“I'm very into the genetics of the cattle,” the Meta CEO said.

Fortune

Long-Time PGA Tour Event Switches To Champions Tour

The long-standing Sony Open will be converted into the Sony Championship Hawaii and become a PGA Tour Champions event starting in 2027

Golf Monthly

Hawaii displays historic photos of Martin Luther King Jr. wearing flower lei during Selma march

Photographs of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wearing lei from Hawaii during the Selma-to-Montgomery marches are now on display in Honolulu

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State executives are retiring in seven states where the filing deadline passed in June

In June, the filing deadline passed in ten states: Alaska, Kansas, Wisconsin (June 1), Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota (June 2), Connecticut (June 9), Florida, New Hampshire (June 12), and Rhode Island (June 24).

International Business Times UK

Kendall Jenner Allegedly Hides Jacob Elordi From 'Kardashian Machine' as Relationship Gets Serious

Kendall Jenner is reportedly 'crazy' about Jacob Elordi and trying to shield him from the 'Kardashian machine' as their fast-deepening romance stretches from LA to Hawaii, Tokyo and Australia.

Reason

Second Amendment Roundup: Supreme Court Decides Wolford

Aloha to Hawaii’s Vampire Rule on private property open to the public.

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Guns, Property Rights, and the Second Amendment

The government cannot force private property owners to allow guns on their land. But the Supreme Court rightly ruled today that it also cannot impose a presumption of exclusion.

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Lawsuit Argues Hawaii's Harsh New Hemp Regulations Will Stifle Competition

A dispensary owner believes Hawaii’s hemp regulations are unconstitutional. He’s suing to stop their enforcement, but the law may not be on his side.

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SCOTUS Overturns Hawaii's Default Rule Against Guns on Private Property Open to the Public

The decision means similar laws in other states likewise violate the Second Amendment, and it casts doubt on the constitutionality of location-specific gun bans that cover a lot of territory.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court strikes down laws that prevent gun carriers from entering businesses without permission

The conservative majority struck down a Hawaii state law that hindered gun carriers from going to ‘gas stations, convenience stores, restaurants, coffee shops’ and more

The Independent UK

Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels

The Supreme Court has struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into places such as stores and hotels

Roll Call

Supreme Court invalidates Hawaii gun possession law

The Supreme Court invalidated a Hawaii law Thursday that barred the possession of guns on private property without the owner’s consent, the latest in a series of rulings that expanded federal gun rights. The 6-3 decision from the justices follows a high court ruling from four years ago that expanded…

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Invasive stinging caterpillars reemerge in Hawaii as authorities release thousands of wasps to counteract them

The nettle caterpillar, originally native to Southeast Asia, was first detected in Hawaii more than two decades ago

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Most Americans Don't Realize Hawaii Had a Royal Family—Until They Visit This Palace

'Marie Claire''s senior royal and celebrity editor stepped inside ʻIolani Palace to discover a world away from O‘ahu's beach resorts.

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