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Federal Lawsuit Sparks 40-Year Push for Kona Park

11/14/2025

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Story summary
  • A federal lawsuit over Kona, Hawai‘i's wastewater system may lead to a park.
  • North Kona residents have advocated for the park for 40 years, with efforts stalling.
  • The county upgraded the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant to provide treated wastewater for irrigation in response to the lawsuit.
  • Mayor Kimo Alameda plans a park on land owned by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to reduce costs through a land swap.