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The island of Hawaii experienced a 5.2 magnitude earthquake on Saturday evening. Hualalai Club members reported feeling a sharp jolt that shook them and the door frames of their houses, as well as knocking items off of shelves. There were no reports of injuries or extensive damage. Of course, the dramatic shifting of the earth […] The Hawaii Wood Guild’s 33rd Masters Invitational Annual Exhibit opens January 12 with a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Issacs Art Center in Waimea. The show runs through February 23, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Eighteen guild members created the 52 pieces on display. HPA will receive […] The US Military is proposing to use the Kohala Coast for military exercises beginning next year. At the least, these Exercises would harm the whales and dolphins, and mar the tranquility of the ocean we love. Please read the letter below from Mary Spears, which explains how you can voice your opinions about the proposal. […] Geologists monitoring the eruption of the Kilauea volcano say it could continue to spout lava for a long time. The volcano has been erupting since early May in the Leilani Estates neighborhood on Hawaii’s big island, forcing evacuations and destroying more than 700 homes. The US Geological Survey’s Hawaii Volcano Observatory said the eruption […] An artist’s rendition of the giant $1.4 billion telescope. Credit Thirty Meter Telescope An international consortium of astronomers whose plan to erect a giant telescope on Mauna Kea in Hawaii has been stalled by protests and legal challenges said on Monday that it would build the telescope in the […] Click here to go to the full article with more photos. By Graham Milldrum West Hawaii Today gmilldrum@westhawaiitoday.com KAILUA-KONA— The once-iconic Kona Village Resort is set to reopen by 2019, after an agreement made public Thursday. Kamehameha Schools, the owner of the property, has granted a ground lease that “allows Kennedy Wilson […] By Meghan Miner Special to West Hawaii Today Editor’s note: Over the next few weeks, West Hawaii Today will be taking a closer look at each of the volcanoes on and around Hawaii Island. This week is Hualalai volcano. Though it gets less attention than Mauna Loa and Kilauea, Hualalai, nestled in a nook […] Vessel Hawaii Aloha lays on its side at Kona Village Beach. Click here to go to the article in West Hawaii Today County rescue crews and the U.S. Coast Guard continued to search Sunday for the Hawaii Aloha’s first mate, who was reported missing after the 75-foot sailboat capsized during a winter storm […] One person is missing Saturday after the Hawaii Aloha, a 75-foot sailboat operated by YWAM Ships Kona, capsized 4 miles offshore of North Kona.
From West Hawaii Today By Bret Yager A crewman of a 75-foot sailboat remained missing late Saturday afternoon, following a fierce winter storm that capsized the vessel […] By QUENTIN HARDYNOV. 2, 2014
A year after spending $24.9 billion taking his computer company private, Michael S. Dell is gleeful to have his namesake firm to himself. And to be done with Wall Street. “This morning on the treadmill I was watching Bloomberg and […] We’ve all seen the videos on national and international television. These are caught by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters […]
On the way to Mars, Neil Scheibelhut stopped by Walmart for mouthwash and dental floss. “We’re picking up some last-minute things,” he said via cellphone last Wednesday afternoon from the store. Mr. Scheibelhut is not actually an astronaut leaving the earth. But three hours […] Heavy rain and gusty winds may threaten Hawaii later this week as Tropical Storm Ana tracks toward the islands. “Warm water and low wind shear will contribute to strengthening this week as Tropical Storm Ana tracks toward Hawaii,” said AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Evan Duffey. Residents and travelers to Hawaii, particularly the Big Island, should pay […]
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This story appears in the May 5, 2014 issue of Forbes Written by Erin Carlyle For the average tourist a trip to Hawaii might involve a crowded Honolulu beach, some fruity drinks, perhaps a flower lei. But for those with bigger bank accounts and perhaps the right connections, a completely different Hawaii […]
Hualalai Homes and Villas has changed the Trash service from Monday/Wednesday/ Friday to Tuesday/Friday. The change occurred because the rates were getting higher as well as wanting to encourage more home owners to utilize recycling with Hana Hou Recycling […] By Chelsea Jensen West Hawaii Today cjensen@westhawaiitoday.com
A New York-based banking corporation has filed an $86 million foreclosure suit claiming the owners of the iconic Kona Village Resort have not made good on their loan agreement. Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Americas filed suit Nov. 4 in 3rd Circuit Court seeking to foreclose on […] From West Hawaii Today By OSKAR GARCIA The Associated Press HONOLULU — Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed a bill Wednesday legalizing gay marriage in Hawaii, the state that kicked off a national discussion of the issue more than two decades ago. Now, the island chain is positioning itself for a boost in tourism as people […] |