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 »

The Jan. 31 full moon was special for three reasons: it’s the third in a series of “supermoons,” when the Moon is closer to Earth in its orbit — known as perigee — and about 14 percent brighter than usual. It’s also the second full moon of the month, commonly known as a “blue moon.”… Read More »

The Nohea at Mauna Lani developer has started 3 new luxury resort homes on lots 21, 25 and 29. Construction started today on 3, new, luxury, resort homes to be finished Summer 2018. Each home features a double courtyard plan allowing maximum light and air distribution throughout the home including the guest suites. The main… Read More »

We live in an oasis surrounded by thousands of acres of lava so when new activities become available to this somewhat isolated location….it’s big news 🙂 Check out the photo of a zoning sign that appeared in the Waikoloa Beach Resort near the King’s Shop’s gas station. These are the signs mandated by the County… Read More »

Lissette and I give each other for Christmas a 4 day pass to the Waimea Ocean Film Festival which for us is the best gift of all-incredible sights and sounds of our ocean. The films are shown in multi venues including the Fairmont Orchid in the Mauna Lani Resort, very close to our home. Most… Read More »

I’m frequently asked my opinion of the current real estate market and usually answer back within my response several questions like, “which real estate market on the island would you like information” as all “markets are very particular to their location?” and or “how much time do you have to discuss this topic?”.  We all… Read More »

Here is an article from West Hawaii Today that updates my previous blog post regarding the expansion of rental units at Lava Lava Beach Club inside the Waikoloa Beach Resort. It looks like neighbors and concerned locals are voicing their opinion! Here is a link to the article in the West Hawaii Today: http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2018/01/19/hawaii-news/neighbors-push-back-against-resort-project/ Neighbors… Read More »