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17 Most Shocking Images From Hawaii’s Volcano Eruption

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This past week, the Kilauea volcano erupted and has been blowing toxic steam and releasing lava. Kilauea is the world's largest active volcano and...

Does a Federal Database of Gun Owners Make Sense?

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Hawaii could be about to make history, but not everyone is happy. The state is now on the cusp of creating new regulations that...

Strange “Tree Ebola” Killing The Beautiful Ohia Tree Of Hawaii

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The ohia tree of Hawaii is truly a tree of legend. According to Sam ’Ohu Gon, a senior scientist and cultural advisor for the...

Under 21 Tobacco Prohibition: Solution Or Desperate Grasp?

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If Al Capone taught us anything, it’s that prohibition isn’t effective. But that’s not stopping city governments from upping the minimum smoking age to...

Hawaii Raises Smoking Age to 21, Attempts to Butt Out Teenage...

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Hawaii has taken a historic leap in the campaign against teenage smoking by raising the legal smoking age to 21. The recent change in...

Dengue Fever Outbreak Continues, Hawaii Wants to Say Aloha-Goodbye

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If you are planning an escape from the winter, packing your bags and flying from the mainland to Hawaii, you may want to think...

Hawaii Prepares for Worst Coral Bleaching Ever

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According to data from the National Weather Service, this year Hawaii is expected to have its worst period of coral bleaching in the island’s...

Hawaii Bans Plastic Bags to Encourage a Greener Shopping Experience

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Paving the way for a greener nation, Hawaii is now the first US state with a nearly thorough ban of plastic bags at retail...

Hawaii Council Member Introduces Bill to Urge Pesticide and GMO Disclosure

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Elle Cochran, a council member in Maui County, Hawaii, has proposed a bill at the county level to require agricultural operations to disclose their...

Biotech Companies Fight Against Hawaiian Anti-GMO Law

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The battle rages on between the deep pockets of agribusiness and the resilience and growing numbers of those against the genetic alteration of our...