HALEIWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Hawaii’s palm trees are on the chopping block. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Several palms were marked for ...

That is according to the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Hawaii’s CRB Response organization, which says damage is spreading to crops like banana and sugarcane. Those who drive past the palm trees in ...

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.

in coordination with Tree Solutions Hawaii, a contracted company, conducted a critical operation on Thursday, June 20, to protect palm trees from the destructive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB).