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Request to Change Land Use Classification for Site of Proposed Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward

The Hawai’i County Council on Wednesday approved the first reading of a land-use amendment request so an affordable housing project in Hilo can move forward.

Beyond Pesticides Demonstrates Organic Land Management for Parks Crews

Beyond Pesticides recently embarked on an 11-day educational tour of the Hawaiian Islands, making the Big Island their final stop last week.

County Council Squashes Herbicide Resolution

Departments are working toward an herbicide tracking system that would incorporate GIS mapping and real-time data entry, but are only in the early stages of development.

Herbicide Ban Dies as Council Fails to Override Mayoral Veto

The vote swung on the reversal of District 4 Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz, who was the only member of the Council to change her position Wednesday.

County to Ban All Herbicide Use by 2024

The County Council passed Bill 101 Wednesday, which will phase out the use of herbicides in vegetation management in County parks and along roadways, waterways and trails.