Army program helps save 3 native Hawaiian plant species

Good News Notes: “The U.S. Army’s natural resources program has helped save three native plant species from extinction, officials said. The Army helped preserve the haha plant, Hawaiian mint and tree aster as part of its ongoing management of more than 120 endangered and threatened native species in Hawaii, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Wednesday.” View the…

‘Magnificent Birds of Paradise’ hatch at Honolulu Zoo

Good News Notes: “The Honolulu Zoo has four new chicks that will grow up to be a rather magnificent sight. The “Magnificant Birds Of Paradise” were recently hatched at the zoo, and are being housed in the zoo’s main bird building as they mature. It’s unknown right now the genders of the birds, but if…