Herbicide use on Hawaii Island roadways continues to raise concerns

HAWAII ISLAND -- For years now, Hawaii County has been spraying pesticides and herbicides on the island's roadways and parks -- leaving residents with health concerns and questions of whether the use of brand name chemicals like Roundup is an efficient use of taxpayer money.

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