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Rescuing Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals — By Moving Them To The City

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Biologists propose unorthodox plan to help save Hawaiian species.
Kauai Bird Plan OK With Feds, Not Yet With State

Kauai Bird Plan OK With Feds, Not Yet With State

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Hawaii still asking electric company to do environmental review.
Drawing the Line on How to Protect Hawaii Seabirds

Drawing the Line on How to Protect Hawaii Seabirds

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Surprising Land Board decision could indicate new approach.
Once Adversaries, Aila and Army Now Teaming Up

Once Adversaries, Aila and Army Now Teaming Up

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The new director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources will work with military — sometimes.
Buck the Firds? Kauai’s Championship Football Game Under the Lights

Buck the Firds? Kauai’s Championship Football Game Under the Lights

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Regular season games were held Saturday afternoons to prevent further deaths of endangered seabirds.
Big Island Urges State to Protect Reef Fish

Big Island Urges State to Protect Reef Fish

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Weeks after Maui county passed a bill to protect aquarium fish, Hawaii County lawmakers encouraged the state to increase its protections.

Kauai Admits To Causing Seabird Deaths

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The County of Kauai announced Thursday it has struck a plea deal with the U.S. Department of Justice to avoid penalties for causing the deaths of at least 18 rare birds. The county is guilty of one misdemeanor.

Kauai Wants License to Kill 15 Birds Per Year

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With football games already moved from Friday nights to Saturday afternoons, the county government has applied for a habitat conservation plan that will take other steps to protect threatened birds.
Maui Could Be First County To Protect Aquarium Fish

Maui Could Be First County To Protect Aquarium Fish

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Maui County is poised to pass an ordinance today that would make it the first Hawaii county to require permits and reports for the capture of aquarium fish from local reefs. Some say the industry is pillaging one of Hawaii's most treasured resources.
Lights Out: Birds Trump Friday Night Football

Lights Out: Birds Trump Friday Night Football

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Kauai, a haven for seabirds, recently unveiled a high school sports schedule that moves popular football games to Saturday afternoons. Tonight will be the final game under Friday night lights, upsetting those who say football on Friday nights is an important part of local culture. The move comes months after the local electric company was indicted for not doing enough to protect birds.