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Story summary
- Hawaii state officials are responding to the discovery of coconut rhinoceros beetles on Maui and Moloka‘i, threatening local agriculture.
- Beetles were first detected near Kahului Airport on Maui and Kaunakakai Harbor on Moloka‘i.
- Residents are urged to inspect palm trees for damage and report green waste piles.
- Legislators propose a biosecurity package with an advisory board and Moloka‘i quarantine facility.
