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Overgrowth along Hawaii roads poses safety risk

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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM

A car has its view partially obstructed by overgrown weeds on Funchal St. as it approaches Pali Highway. Overgrown trees, weeds and grass near city and state properties are a blight and potential health risk to people forced out of their usual exercise spots or drivers who can't see the road.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Overgrown weeds between Funchal St. and Pali Highway.
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CHRISTINE DONNELLY / KOKUALINE@STARADVERTISER.COM

Overgrown grass and weeds and piles of trash are seen along the sidewalk along Ala Moana Boulevard abutting the beach park on Saturday.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

The Vineyard Boulevard median at Nuuanu Avenue has overgrown grass almost taller than passing cars.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

A makeshift encampment blocks the sidewalk at River Street and North Hotel Street.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM

A pedestrian walks on a sidewalk with overgrown weeds on the sidewalk along Pauoa Road.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Overgrown trees and weeds on Funchal Street in Nuuanu.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

At Kawananakoa MIddle School, the grass is so high it hides benches.
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CHRISTINE DONNELLY / KOKUALINE@STARADVERTISER.COM

Overgrown grass and weeds and piles of trash are seen along the sidewalk along Ala Moana Boulevard abutting the beach park on Saturday.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

A makeshift encampment blocks the sidewalk at River Street and North Hotel Street.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Overgrown weeds obstruct the view of pedestrians and oncoming traffic at Pali Highway and Pauoa Road.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Overgrown trees and weeds on Funchal Street in Nuuanu.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Overgrown weeds obstruct the view of pedestrians and oncoming traffic at Pali Highway and Pauoa Road.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

A row of tents clog the sidewalk in front of Moiliili Neighborhood Park
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Tall bushes and unswept sidewalks greet surfers on Ilalo Street. in Kakaako.