hawaii island: Recycling E-Waste in West Hawaii
- 05/23/10 04:07 PM
Living in paradise isn't always paradise. Yes the weather's usually great, the beach is warm, and Hawaii Regional Cuisine is easy to find in Kamuela and the Kohala Coast. But we are occasionally reminded that we live in the back waters of the mid-Pacific, especially when seeking local government service. The past few years I have been dutifully collecting my e-waste. Old printers, old PDAs, and anything electrical has been gathering in a sturdy cardboard box in the workshop. Planning a trip into Kona this week, I called the e-waste recycling business I saw advertised. The ad referenced a fee. A fee? The best … (2 comments)
hawaii island: Moving to rural Hawaii
- 07/05/08 12:54 PM
When you think of moving to Hawaii, you probably don't think about what it's like to live with feral rooster families. Well, if you really are moving to Hawaii, and you're moving to the country, your new neighbors may include roosters. There may be a lot of them. And they crow all night long when the moon is bright. All of them. Today I found this story about living with chickens on Kauai which is worth a read. You'll be in luck if your feathered neighbors are feral. You won't be so lucky if the racket comes from the house next door where your neighbor is raising fighting cocks. … (2 comments)
hawaii island: Hawaii Island tennis fundraiser July 2008
- 06/22/08 11:26 AM
There's one thing you'll soon notice after moving to Hawaii: all of the charitable events. Honolulu Magazine has a Kokua section that's always packed with events to be held around the state. The local newspaper is also good about publishing event calendars. There's a golf tournament to raise money for this; a silent auction to raise money for that. I do not jest when I say attend as many as you can. Not only do you earn good karma by giving, it is common to leave with a prize or an experience worth more than the cash spent to attend! Next … (0 comments)
hawaii island: King Kamehameha Day in North Kohala Hawaii
- 06/06/08 10:29 AM
King Kamehameha Day is quickly approaching. If you are on the Big Island next Wednesday June 11, plan to get to Kapa'au by 7:30 AM. The opening ceremonies begin at 8:00, and you need time to park at the Park and walk to the King's statue. Bring your camera for the colorful pa'u parade and the statue's lei hanging ceremony. Better if you have a telephoto lens. After the opening ceremonies, a very short drive back to Hawi will get you to the hula demonstrations and Hawaiian music. Eat a light breakfast so you can enjoy all the festival food! … (0 comments)
hawaii island: Hamakua, Big Island real estate trends
- 06/05/08 02:03 PM
Here on Hawaii Island's Kohala Coast, nine out of ten people who hire me to find their Hawaii residence want a second home in a luxury resort neighborhood. Every once in a while someone walks in the door looking for a non-resort primary residence. They want "old Hawaii." If they don't need to work, or can do so in Waimea (Kamuela) or Hilo, I direct their attention to the Big Island's Hamakua Coast. Living in the rain, and lots of it, must not only be okay, preferably that will be ideal. A rain forest lifestyle isn't for everyone. You may have … (1 comments)
hawaii island: Big Island manta rays
- 05/28/08 11:02 AM
I was watching PBS last night and saw an advertisement for the Independent Lens documentary "The Men of Na Kamalei." It is one of the best programs I have ever seen about men's hula. The first broadcast in Hawaii was three weeks ago, and it is being aired again this week. If you would like a treat, check to see if your PBS station is still airing the show. It's a good one. For those of you off island, if you are thinking about visiting next April to see the Merrie Monarch Festival, make your accommodation reservations now. Rooms can be … (0 comments)
hawaii island: Kohala Coast, Hawaii Island Price Changes
- 05/25/08 11:11 AM
Whenever I speak to my Kohala Coast, Hawaii Island prospective buyers, they ask "how's the market?" I tell them it depends. Are you asking about the number of unit sales, or median sales price? Are you asking about all of South Kohala, or only the luxury resort market segment? For this discussion, luxury is defined as homes and condos above $925,000. To my knowledge that's the least expensive unit within a tennis and golf resort with a nice ocean view. Condos currently offered under this price have peek-a-boo views at best, and most have no view at all (with the … (1 comments)
Living in paradise isn't always paradise. Yes the weather's usually great, the beach is warm, and Hawaii Regional Cuisine is easy to find in Kamuela and the Kohala Coast. But we are occasionally reminded that we live in the back waters of the mid-Pacific, especially when seeking local government service.
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