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Kona Historical Society

Kiluea Has Quieted Down

 

 

Fissure has quieted down.

After speaking a number of folks on the Kona Coast, the vog has improved immensely, skies are blue and air is clearer.

 

Thanks to Alex Gersznowicz

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Volcano Response by member Kate Bell

http://www.wilx.com/content/news/Hawaii-volcano-eruption-costs-tourism-industry-millions-483304571.html

 

While the volcano has delivered extra vog to the Kona side, the economic destruction caused by the current eruption affects the whole island. Not only have some Kalapana residents lost everything, but hundreds of island residents have permanently lost their jobs at farms, businesses and hospitality industries that are collapsing or already eradicated. […]

Volcano, Volcano, Volcano

I have just returned to Kona after two weeks touring Japan and S. Korea. Where ever I went when folks asked us where we were from, and we said Hawaii, they immediately asked about the Volcano. Those of us who have homes on the Big Island are constantly being contacted by friends, relatives and even […]

Kilauea Erupts!

Aloha Performing Arts Company shared their talents at Monday Night Mooch

On 2/27/18 as part of the Heritage Series the Aloha Perrforming Arts Company was invited to share what they are doing at the Aloha Theater. Despite the rain the performers showed us what they can do. The following are clips from that Monday Night Mooch.

 

EVITA

 

JESUS CHRIST […]

John Legend Performed at Hualalai on December 1st

After a delightful dinner of Pizzas and sliders and salad at the Beach House, members were invited to watch John Legend in concert on the golf practice range. The concert was part of the week long celebration that Cisco has every year at the Four Seasons. Following the performance we were all treated to a […]

Three die in fatal crash on Queen K. Traffic paralyzed from Kona to Waikaloa

This morning Residents on the West Side of the Big Island were at stand still due to an accident (three people died) on the Queen K that closed the highway from 6:30am – around noon. Hualalites (how’s that for a name?) couldn’t get into Kona and many staff members couldn’t get to work. People were […]

Moses, the story teller, performed on Monday Night.

As part of the Heritage Series, Moses, performed at Ke ‘Olu. An actor and storyteller as well as a playwright, Moses performed two narrative stories for the members. The Ke ‘Olu gang served great Pupus after the show.

Video of Blue Lava Flowing at Kiluea

Spectacular footage has been captured showing blue lava rolling out of Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano during evening sunset. By Telegraph Video, eppixadventures.com via storyful — 9 MARCH 2017 • 3:26PM

Thank you to Judy Huret

Mele Kalikimaka

Here it is, yet again, always delightful:

 

‘Tis the Season at Hualalai

Caroling at its best: The Landscape Team arrived at the Wednesday Morning Market and started the Season with Carols…Thank you Team

 

 

 

And if Caroling wasn’t enough, you could decorate COOKIES!!!

 

 

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Erin Lee shares how to harvest herbs and vegetables at Ke ‘Olu garden

Fashion Show at the Beach House during Monday Mooch

On Monday, November 22nd members were surprised to see a change at the Beach House during the Monday Reception (Monday Mooch). The staff of the Beach House modeled on the runway their new uniforms.

Shelly announced that on Monday Nights the Beach House will have an Ohana Table. A table set aside to serve […]

Have you seen the Hualalai Club Web Site Video Yet? Here it is…

New Lava Tube Video

Amazing Lava Flow Four Days Ago

Alala Birds released to the wild

In 2002, the last pair of wild ‘alalā disappeared from the forest. Biologist Paul Banko is fighting to return this rare charismatic bird to the wild.

 

The first ‘alalā hatchlings will fly free in September 2016 (Credit: San Diego Zoo Global)

Paul Banko has an enviable commute: he rides his bike through […]

Palila Forest Discovery Trail Open on Mauna Kea

A “Smiley Face” from Kilauea

Thomas Edison’s Old and Rare Footage (1906) of Hawaii

Since the response to a post of an old Hawaiian Video was great, I bring you another.