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Kona Historical Society

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 […]

Try Wait is signed into Law by Governor

 

It has been a long road and our work now moves to a new phase for the next ten (10) years here . This is a first step towards our goal of eventually managing a sustainable marine resource at Ka’upulehu .

Mahalo for your letters and testimony in support at all […]

Fishermen Protest “Why Wait” at Kaupulehu (From West Hawaii Today

By Bret Yager West Hawaii Today byager@westhawaiitoday.com

KAUPULEHU — The sea is full of fish. Especially on one stretch of North Kona coastline whose closure for 10 years needs only the governor’s signature to be final.

That’s according to the 40 or so fishermen who lined Queen Kaahumanu Highway waving signs on Saturday to […]

Vern Yamanaka says the Try Wait Efforts are Moving Forward

Mahalo to fellow Hualalai homeowner’s support. The Try Wait proposal was passed by the Board of Land and Natural Resources Yesterday in Honolulu. We now need the Governors signature for it to be enacted. Our lobbying effort will continue until that is done but, this decision is a great step forward.

Aloha

Bill McDowell shares OUR NEW BABY STILTS NEXT TO THE BEACH CLUB

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As usual many mahalos to Bill McDowell

Too Cute to Pass Up on the Streets of Hualalai

Sitting in their basket, in their golf cart are Bosco and Pepper Styer looking too cute to pass up a photo. Spotted by the Spa.

On March 25th Tropical Paws, the Humane Society Fun Event is at Hualalai. Join us.

Last Night: A Turtle Sunset

Thanks to Bill McDowell

Charlie Needs a Bestie

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A Great Morning on the Rib Craft

Many thanks to Bill McDowell

TRY WAIT, a protection of our near waterfront is having its last public hearing…all is invited.

We just got this in: Verne Yamanaka, a local member of Hualalai, wanted our membership to know about this hearing.

The KMLAC will be making a presenting of our “Try Wait” program to County and State legislators at the Ka’upulehu Interpretive Center at 10:00 am. We welcome interested residents to this […]

Ukulele Auction and Concert: November 16th

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Two members playing with an octopus

Ray Lagger and Yvonne Khouri-Morgan with an octopus ( unnamed)

Thanks to Yvonne

Who gives a hoot?

These are 3 spectacular photos of owls of Mauna Kea that Bill McDowell took the other day. He was up at 4 A.M. and drove up to the old Saddle Road and got lucky just after sunrise.

Thanks to Bill McDowell.

 

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Feral cat domesticates him/herself at Ke ‘Olu

It’s been about a month now that a little grey kitten, once feral, has slowly domesticated itself at Ke ‘Olu. This kitten use to keep an eye on all humans at the bar, now it snuggles up to the staff, especially Sue. She loves to be petted and she has made the bar her home. […]

Gecko Talent Spotted

S’mores Break during Spring Break

Anders Hejlsberg and family toast s’mores over Spring Break

Here’s a new one try…

 

Thanks to Barbara Kildow

 

Endangered Monk Seal found on beach

This past week, this Monk Seal, whose is facing seaward, was resting on our beach.

Monk Seal

Thanks to Liz Hejlsberg

Octopus brought on board the Rib Craft for a few minutes

During a rib craft ride this week, one of the Alakai Nalu guy pulled an octopus out of the ocean and plopped it into a bucket with water. This video was taken and then the little guy was put back into the ocean.

Thanks to Liz Hejlsberg