The state Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity will move forward with starting an interim rule-making process to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle on the Big Island.

Hawaiʻi island residents have been tracking coconut rhinoceros beetles' destruction throughout the islands. Fearing the same for their home, they're urging the state to move faster.

Aloha Organic and Hui Aloha ‘Aina Momona founder Daniel Anthony hands out coconuts to the community at Iolani Palace during ...