5 hours ago · Hawaii's Big Island is banning people from feeding feral cats in an effort to protect native species, including an endangered goose By Associated Press | Dec. 26, 2025, at 12:00 a.m.

5 hours ago · Hawaii's Big Island is banning people from feeding feral cats in an effort to protect native species, including an endangered goose.

5 hours ago · It’s an effort to protect native species, such as an endangered goose called the nene, from a super predator introduced to the islands by Europeans in the 18th century.

Sep 3, 2025 · A new policy passed by the Hawaiʻi County Council on the Big Island will prohibit feeding feral animals on that county’s property, raising the ire of local cat feeders.

Jul 9, 2025 · Proponents said the bill could help keep non-native species populations in check, which in turn would protect native species and keep public spaces available for use. But many opposed the …

Sep 9, 2025 · Councilmember Rebecca Villegas emphasized the perspective that feral cats, as a human-introduced species, have imbalanced Hawaiʻi Island’s ecosystem. This legislation, she …

Aug 7, 2025 · To try and deal with the issue on the Big Island, councilmembers just passed Bill 51 which makes it illegal to feed feral animals — including cats — on county property.

1 day ago · A Hawaii County law set to take effect at the start of the new year bans feeding feral animals on county property. It’s an effort to protect native species, such as an endangered goose called the …

Jul 24, 2025 · The Hawai‘i County Council, after two hours of emotional testimony, passed the first reading of a controversial bill that would make it illegal to feed feral or stray animals on county...

A Hawaii County law set to take effect at the start of the new year bans feeding feral animals on county property. It’s an effort to protect native species, such as an endangered goose called the nene, from …