Big Island Weekly has an article up about the new movie “Predators”, to be directed by Robert Rodriguez, filming here on the east side of the Big Island. Coincidentally, I have been looking for a new place to call home here in the Puna district, and actually met the owners of one of the homes [...]
Entries from September 24th, 2009
Predator Film Shooting on East Side of Big Island
September 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Community, Economy, Entertainment
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Big Island Helped by its Diverse Economy
September 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Economy
Bizjournals has an interesting article up about how the diverse economy of the Big Island is helping it weather the recession than the other Hawaiian islands.
What do you think?
Economist Leroy Laney said the Big Island is helped by the vastly different economies on the east and west sides of the island.
“In times like these, the [...]
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$32.1 Million Dollar Contract for Big Island Military Bases
September 21st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Community, Economy
From Bizjournals:
Kapolei-based Kiewit Pacific Co. has been awarded a $32.1 million contract by the U.S. Army.
The contract is for the construction of two facilities at the Pohakuloa Army Training Area on the Big Island, including a battle area complex and a tactical vehicle wash facility, the Department of Defense said Monday.
The project is expected to [...]
Tags: 1 Million·Army Training·Battle Area·Department Of Defense·Dollar Contract·Kapolei·Military Bases·Original Article·Pacific Co·Tactical Vehicle·U S Army·Vehicle Wash
Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas From the Big Island
September 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Environment, Green, Tourism
SFGate.com has a great article up about “Green Souvenirs” for travelers to the Hawaiian Islands. Here is a few they recommend for the Big Island:
Gift stop: A bag of 100 percent Kona coffee seems de rigueur for Big Island visitors who need to bring back a premium present, with no shortage of farms along [...]
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Monster Floating Garbage Island Bigger than Big Island
September 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Big Island Weekly has an article up about the floating garbage patch that is so big, it is estimated to be larger than the Big Island!
“It would be fair to say that the garbage patch is larger than the Big Island,” Titmus said. “Many numbers have been thrown around as estimates for the size of [...]
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Beach Waste Gets New Life From Kini Beach
September 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Community, Economy, Environment, Green
We are always fond of companies that help keep Hawaii clean and beautiful. Kini Beach is an eco-friendly company that takes discarded grass mats, innertubes, body-boards, and floats and turns them into totes and canoe paddle companies. Check out some of their wares:
They are available in 4 stores throughout the Big Island.
Tags: Beautiful Beach·Canoe Paddle·Friendly Company·Grass Mats·Hawaii·Totes·Wares
Large Resort Development in the Works for Kau District
September 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Community, Economy, Environment, Real Estate, Tourism
A large resort is being planned for the Kau District, with construction aimed at starting in 2012 by SteelTech Inc of Oahu, HI. While they plan to be “low-key” and use alternative energy, there is a concern over cultural and historical integrity if the plans were to proceed. With almost 2000 homes or [...]
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Lava Zone Maps Cause Drama on the Big Island
September 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Community, Economy, Environment, Real Estate, Volcanoes
The notorious lava zones on the Big Island have caused headaches for many as the outdated maps are used by insurance companies to assess risk. The AP has an interesting article up regarding the zones and how they affect people here in the Puna district:
Ford’s two-acre property is in the Leilani Estates subdivision, a 45-year-old [...]
Tags: Acre Property·Foliage·Ford·Headaches·Hurricane Policy·Insurance·Insurance Companies·Lava Flow·Lava Zones·Leilani Estates·Maps·Nearby Development·People·Puna District·Risk·Square Foot·State Regulators·Trees·Zone 1·Zone Maps
Specialty Coffee Association of Europe to Visit Big Island
September 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Community
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Sorry for the gap in posts….busy moving to our new home on the Big Island!
Europe’s Specialty Coffee Association will be visiting the Big Island at the end of October to learn about the growing, processing, and other industry facets.
The Specialty Coffee Association of Europe’s annual tour will head to the Big [...]
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