It was a beautiful Saturday morning at Anaeho’omalu Bay within the Waikoloa Beach Resort as 300+ swimmers gathered for the annual Cinco De Mayo, 1-mile, ocean swim. I’ve never participated in this particular open water swim but have swam in the bay for Lavaman Triathlon several times in the past so I was familiar with… Read More »

The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows will close in October for renovations. Since the new owner, ProspectHill Group purchase in August of last year, it has been rumored they would close and pursue “$100m” in renovations at some time in the future. Now it’s a certainty and the 400 current employees will be laid… Read More »

The new Waikoloa Plaza had its ground breaking ceremony on Friday, April 27th. The developer, Gary Pinkston announced several well known merchants as new tenants within his 130,000 S/F development. The merchants include Aloha Petroleum, Ace Hardware, Foodland, Fitness Forever, Family Health and Wellness, CrossFit AllStar, and dining outlets such as Balimo’s Pizza, Chef TK,… Read More »

The Hobie Sponsored, Pelagic Pursuit-Kayak Fishing Tournament was held on Sunday, April 16th on Hawaii Islands west side. Our friend Sean Jensen tipped me off that the weigh in was occurring nearby at Plenty Pupule Kayaks behind Home Depot. We had coincidentally met Sean at Costco nearby after he finished the tournament. Sean is my… Read More »

I just SOLD this incredibly priced, Alii home plan in the Villages at Mauna Lani with pool and rare solar system installed. We are sad to see our friends Carolyn and Wayne Harper leave but we are also very happy Lisa and Zung Thai we will be bringing their family often to Hawaii to enjoy… Read More »

I have often speculated that Counties within the State of Hawaii would eventually start enforcing zoning laws relative to vacation rentals in (R) Residential Zoning and especially in (AG) Agricultural Zoning classifications. It has always been my understanding that vacation rentals of 1 to 30 days were only allowed in (V) Resort zoned property but… Read More »

When Lissette and I moved to Hawaii Island in 2001 the population was 150,000+. The island’s population has grown to 200,000+ with the greatest percentage growth on the west side of the island. The North Hawaii Community Hospital services the northwest side of the Island admirably despite it’s remote but beautiful location in Waimea. I’ve… Read More »

The 13th annual 2018 Parker School Kahiau fund raising event was held on Saturday, March 3rd this year at the Fairmont Orchid. We were guests of the Broadbent and Satterthwaite families and very much enjoyed the company all others seated at our table which included a Parker School graduate from 2004! It was a beautiful… Read More »

I’m involved with the Waikoloa Villages YoungLife and Wildlife Committee with my friends Julie and Gary Simmons. Julie and Gary have headed up this group with many other Committee Volunteers and Leaders for many years making a huge difference in many youth and young adults for the rest of their lives. Younglife Hawaii Island holds… Read More »

Breaching whales, big waves, plenty of rain and rainbows have characterized this winter!  Last year’s season was highlighted by fewer whale sightings but this year is completely different.  There are few mornings where Lissette and I on our morning runs do not see whales everywhere on the near and far away, ocean horizon.  Check out… Read More »