New House Agriculture Committee Chair Plans to Prioritize Invasive Species, Food Security

The new chair of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems said his focus will be on legislation addressing biosecurity and food security in the state. Rep. Cory Chun was appointed as the committee chair following recent changes in House leadership. He’s replacing former chair Kirstin Kahaloa, who’s been named the new majority caucus leader.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

State Hospital Psychiatrist Says He Was Demoted for Raising Staffing Concerns

It’s been two years since a Hawaiʻi State Hospital nurse was stabbed to death by a patient amid concerns about understaffing and overcrowding. Now, a psychiatrist at the facility says he was demoted from his position as chief of psychiatry for sounding the alarm and is suing the institution.

Civil Beat.

Hawaii Business Magazine

Tariffs Are Hurting Lots of Industries. Here’s One That Stands to Benefit.

While a recent 25% tariff on papayas from Mexico was eliminated, local papaya growers and processors are monitoring the situation closely.

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Community Input Sought for Study on Health Risks Due to Fuel Exposure From Red Hill Spill

Individuals impacted by the 2021 Red Hill Storage Facility leaks can choose to attend two in-person community engagement sessions on June 25, hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The two sessions are free to attend and will take place at the O‘ahu Veterans Center from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Officials Hold 10th Annual Wildfire, Drought Awareness Campaign Ahead of Dry Season

The state land department kicked off its 10th Wildfire & Drought Lookout awareness campaign with a news conference Wednesday morning on Kauaʻi. The National Weather Service, Kauaʻi Fire Department and other experts reminded the public that the threat of wildfires will increase during the dry season. They also gave advice on how to prepare ahead of a wildfire emergency.

Hawaii News Now.

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The HANO Fellows Program offers knowledge, skills, and support to new nonprofit leaders throughout the Islands.

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