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Kamaʻāina Observatory Tours Are Back at the Mauna Kea Summit!

A Unique Opportunity to Connect with Science, Culture, and the Stars If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to stand among the world’s most advanced telescopes, perched above the clouds at nearly 14,000 feet, here's your chance! I've bee...

March 23, 2025

Big Island Resorts Claim Top Spots in U.S. Hotel Rankings

Great news—Hawaii continues to shine as a premier destination for luxury hospitality! U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings highlight that out of the top 25 hotels in the U.S., FIVE are in Hawaii. Most impressively, 2 of the top 3 ar...

February 18, 2025

Whales and Seagliders: Hawaii’s Sustainable Future in Interisland Travel

I just spotted the first whale of the season off the Kona Coast, and it was pure magic. Watching these gentle giants glide against Hawaii’s breathtaking sunset backdrop was both humbling and awe-inspiring—a beautiful reflection of the delic...

January 22, 2025

2025 Color Trends & Luxury Real Estate: How Quiet Luxury is Reshaping Homes

Each year, major paint brands unveil their Color of the Year, a reflection of global influences—economic conditions, cultural moods, and shifting consumer desires. These selections capture the collective sentiment of the time, responding to h...

January 20, 2025

The Awakening of Kīlauea

Hawaiʻi Island is abuzz with excitement as Kīlauea, one of the world’s most active and safest volcanoes, has awakened once again, putting on a dazzling show from Christmas Eve to January 4th. Located safely within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Nationa...

January 3, 2025

Queen’s Health Systems to Build State-of-the-Art Hospital in Kona

New Era of Healthcare for Kona: Queen’s Health Systems Announces New Hospital Healthcare in West Hawai‘i is about to undergo a transformative shift. Kona Community Hospital (KCH) has long recognized the need for a new facility to address t...

December 20, 2024

Maui Wildfires: Challenges, Resilience, and Moving Forward

After speaking with my cousin, who tragically lost his home in Lahaina due to the devastating wildfires, I was struck by the depth of challenges many property owners are now facing. While the county is doing its best to assist those affected, t...

November 25, 2024

The impact of Rate Cut by Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% rate cut yesterday. Yet, we are not seeing much impact. Here is an update we just received from Todd Parsons, Origin Point Mortgage. ------------------- I just wanted provide a quick update on Inte...

November 8, 2024

Transforming Homeownership on Hawaii’s Big Island

Hawaii County faces a persistent housing shortage, influenced by limited land, high construction costs, and zoning restrictions, making affordable homes harder to secure. The Big Island, like much of Hawaii, has felt the impact, with many resid...

November 5, 2024

Kona Ironman World Championship 2024- Race Day

October in Kailua-Kona is unmistakably Ironman season. Our hometown transforms as over 2,000 athletes from around the world arrive to challenge themselves in one of the most intense endurance races on Earth. Watching these athletes pour everyth...

November 2, 2024

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