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Why the Big Island’s Beaches are the Best in America

Every year, beach lovers across the U.S. tune in to see who tops the list.  Since 1991, Dr. Beach - a.k.a. Dr. Stephen Leatherman -has ranked the top 10 beaches in the country based on water quality, sand softness, safety, and environmental st...

June 26, 2025

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Kilauea Volcano 101: Location and Safety

Are the Kilauea Volcano eruptions Really Safe?

Volcanic activity continues within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, with experts anticipating Eruption Episode #26 as of June 18, 2025. Recent eruptions have been relatively short—lasting from a few hours to a day—but they create a specta...

June 18, 2025

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Shohei Ohtani Chooses Big Island Living

When one of the most recognizable names in global sports selects the Big Island to build his dream home, it speaks volumes about the kind of luxury lifestyle this island uniquely offers: discreet, elegant, and deeply personal. In April 2024, L...

June 15, 2025

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Ali’i Drive Update:

Update: The county will add free parking on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona on Thursday by turning a portion of the road into a one-way street. Forty-six free stalls will overtake the northbound (mauka) lane of Ali‘i Drive between Kail...

April 29, 2025

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