A Kauai councilmember is sounding the alarm on the coconut rhinoceros beetle, calling it an an “all hands on deck” emergency. She says the destructive ...

HALEIWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Hawaii’s palm trees are on the chopping block. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to ...

Invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles have been detected in the Kona area, including near the airport, according to state ...

A survey crew from the Kauai Invasive Species Committee found ... which is a serious pest of palm trees, primarily coconut palms, according to the department. The adult beetles bore into the ...

The state Department of Agriculture and Hawaii County Public Works Department have been working collaboratively since January ...

Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). These beetles are wreaking havoc on ...

Hawaiian beaches are also some of the most beautiful in the world thanks to the tall, swaying palm trees and the dramatic mountain scenery that surrounds them. Which beaches in Hawaii are worth a ...

Hawaii County and the state Department of Agriculture say since January, they have been collaborating on efforts to combat the beetles, which is a serious pest and killer of palm trees.