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Kona Brew Festival Big Island Afternoon

By Kai Ioh and KE TEAM HawaiiKai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in second home, resort, and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. Aloha, We made it back to the Kona Brew Festival again...

April 15, 2026

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What Is a Kona Storm/Kona Low in Hawaii?

Understanding Kona Low and Hawaii’s Most Misunderstood Weather Pattern By Kai Ioh and KE Team Hawaii. Kai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in second home, resort, and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. Key Takeaways Kona storms, also known as Kona Lows, are winter low-pressure systems that reverse Hawai‘i’s […]

March 20, 2026

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Hawaiʻi High School Surfing Becomes Official: What It Means for Big Island Lifestyle

By Kai Ioh and KE Team Hawaii. Kai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in second home, resort, and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. Key Takeaways Hawaiʻi has become the first U.S. state to sanction high school surfing as an official interscholastic sport. Beginning spring 2026, student-athletes across all […]

February 21, 2026

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Merriman’s: Why This Restaurant Defines Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine

By Kai Ioh and KE Team Hawaii. Kai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in resort and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. More Than a Restaurant, A Sense of Place Peter Merriman was named a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur, recognized for his leadership and long-term […]

January 25, 2026

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2026 KE Team Hawaii Sunset Cruise

Why We Host Our Private Whale Watch & Sunset Cruise

Kona, Big Island of Hawai‘i By Kai Ioh and Emil KnyshKai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in resort and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. A Year That Began on the Right...

January 20, 2026

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Humpback Whales, Kona, and the Sanctuary That Protects Them

By Kai Ioh and KE Team Hawaii. Kai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in resort and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. Key Takeaways Each winter, humpback whales return to the waters off Kona and the Kohala Coast as part of a long migration from Alaska. Whale watching is […]

January 18, 2026

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How Beach Volleyball Shaped My Big Island Journey

Emil's Story: A Lifestyle Built on Sand There’s something magical about beach volleyball on the Big Island. Hawaii hides its courts like treasures; completely different than the mainland, where clusters of sand courts are common in public pa...

January 14, 2026

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Broke 80 After 10 Years | Big Island Golf Life

Kai Ioh | December, 2025 I hated golf until I moved to Hawai‘i and had no intention of playing the sport. But Hawai‘i’s golf environment changed me.  Maybe it’s the views, or maybe, as I’ve seasoned and matured, I’ve come to app...

December 12, 2025

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