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March 30, 2026 NR26-05 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) is reminding travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo next week that quarantine restrictions remain on the transport of ʻōhiʻa from Hawai‘i Island due to the fungal plant disease, rapid ʻōhiʻa death (ROD), which is devastating to native forests. The ...
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March 23, 2026 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) announces the establishment of the Emergency Farmer Relief Program for farmers and ranchers statewide who were impacted by the recent storm systems – Kona Low 1 and Kona Low 2. Farms, ranches and businesses may apply to receive a one-time grant of ...
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March 20, 2026 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced the closure of all state departments and release of employees not considered disaster response and preparedness workers on O‘ahu, Friday March 20, 2026, effective immediately, due to severe weather conditions that are impacting the island. Forecasts from the National Weather Service indicate a prolonged period ...
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There is a new option for owners of dogs and cats traveling to Hawai‘i to submit their import applications online. The Hawai‘i Pet Owner Portal (HIPOP) can now be accessed by creating an account for your dog or cat. Go to the Animal Quarantine Information Page for all the details at: https://dab.hawaii.gov/ai/aqs/aqs-info/ Contact:  Animal Quarantine ...
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