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Governor signs gay marriage bill

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 […]

Gene “Bucky” Leslie’s spouse and partner passed away.

Many of our members new Bucky when he provided flowers for the resort and ran flower arranging classes for our members. In the earlier days he was always here a part of the Hualalai Ohana. His partner, Richard, was also known by many members. So, for your knowledge we are sharing his Richard’s obituary.

Kona Village lenders witholding cash. Remaining two dozen employees without jobs Sept. 17

A hale at the Kona Village resort was ripped apart by the March 2011 tsunami.

By Erin Miller

West Hawaii Today

emiller@westhawaiitoday.com

Deutsche Bank and Kennedy Wilson, the lenders in control of the Kona Village Resort’s insurance payout, are refusing to pass that cash along to the resort, CEO Pat Fitzgerald said Monday.

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Styers family member wins Lanai Rendezvous Tournament

Captain Kelly Boy Bryce, Kelly Girl McKenna Bryce (left), Captain Alex and Anna Leiding“Team Marjorie Ann” weighing in the first place blue marlin at 355 lbs.August 17th, 2013, Lanai Rendezvous Tournament.

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What Hawaiians Can Teach The Rest of America About Living Better

Click on photo to see article.

 

From the Huffington Post

Thanks to Cathy Lynn

 

 

 

 

A Very Useful App for your iPad — Hualalai HD

Click on flower for the link to this App.

This is a handy app for your iPad. Hualalai HD brings you up to date total Big Island weather coverage. It also links you to Volcanic eruptions. It provides videos of all types of reef fish as well as fill you in on water […]

Dolphin is helped by Big Island Divers

Beach Tree Down

Sunday afternoon a major gust of wind hit the island. It seemed to come from the ocean and Beach Tree in front of the Beach Tree Restaurant fell. Thank goodness no one was injured. An arborist will be checking to see if it can be replanted and supported.

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First Night of Ulu–Fabulous

Ulu opened to the public last night and what a wonderful addition it is to our resort. Ambiance is up beat and fun, yet very Hawaiian. The bar area has a dynamite view of the ocean and is spacious and comfortable. The food was delicious, different, light and lovely to look at as well.

#gallery-1 […]

‘Ulu opens soon.

Click here for some information about the new ‘Ulu restaurant at the Four Seasons.

Hualalai Resort Hosts Medal of Honor Winners

Last week the Hualalai Resort played host to some of America’s greatest heroes. Forty of the United States Medal of Honor recipients wrapped up a hectic, weeklong schedule of events in O’ahu with some needed rest and relaxation at the gorgeous Four Season’s Resort at Hualalai. One of the highlights of their visit was a […]

Final days for Keauhou Beach Resort

Thought our members might be interested in this news item from SFGate:

Click here to read the article.

Becky Holman’s Art Show is on until Aug 5th

Don’t miss stopping by to see Becky’s paintings of our beloved Hualalai and Big Island in the foyer of the Four Seasons ballroom, along the path to Pahui’a. And they are for sale, too! This is her fourth show. Enjoy!

Sweet, Sweet Blues

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Four Seasons Successful Philosophy

Click on this link for an interesting article about the Four Seasons Philosophy and why it is so great.

July 4th…there will be sand movement at the Resident’s Beach Hosue

Sand Movement at the Residents’ Beach House, Wednesday, July 4, 2012 – Please note that due to the extensive set up required for the Fourth of July Celebration at the Beach House, sand will be moved that morning to cover the cart path fronting the Beach House and the parking area on the north […]

Hualalai Grill becomes a Steak House for the Summer

Starting on Wednesday, June 27th and throughout the summer, the Hualalai Grille will turn into a pop-up American Steakhouse restaurant with a local flair! The Grille will serve up Prime steaks, Kurobuta pork chops, local fish and chicken. Chef James Ebreo’s inspired dishes include Seared Big Eye Tuna, a 21-ounce Prime Ribeye, Tempura Onion […]

Registration Forms Available for Adult and Family Practise at NHCH

Malcolm chatting with one of our members at his presentation

Click here to go to the page explaining Dr. Malcolm MacDonald’s new clinic at the North Hawaii Community Hospital.

Dr. MacDonald has met with a number of members at Hualalai and we are helping you reach Dr. Malcolm if you are interested. Medical […]

Reminder: You can see the Venus Transit June 5th in Hawaii. A rare occurence

Click to read more about it

August 2nd – 5th Our Becky Holman has her Fourth Hualalai Art Show

Breakfast at Pahui'a

If you are on property August 2nd to August 5th make a point to check out Becky Holman’s art show. This will be her fourth Hualalai show. Becky has been a professional artist her whole life and has specialized in oil and watercolors of the Big Island and in specific […]

Venus Transit–a once in a lifetime event–in our own backyard –June 5th

On June 5, 2012, the Earth, Sun, and the planet Venus will briefly line up, and the Venus will slowly move across the Sun’s face, like a tiny eclipse. This is in fact the rarest eclipse visible from Earth, called a Transit of Venus. This June American astronomers are flocking to Hawaii’s observatories from […]