News and Updates

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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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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Alii Drive Pilot Program Begins: One-Way Traffic + New Parking in Motion

Aloha everyone, If you’ve driven Alii Drive recently, you may have noticed something new—yes, a portion of the road has officially shifted to one-way as part of the County’s new pilot program. I drove through today to see it firsthand. ...

May 4, 2025

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Is a One-Way Ali‘i Drive the Right Move? Let’s Talk Parking, Community & Kona’s Heartbeat

Kona’s Ali‘i Drive is an important place: it’s a gathering place, celebration space, and a vibrant heartbeat of our West Hawai‘i lifestyle. From parades and fireworks to beach volleyball and family strolls, this coastal stretch with mar...

April 19, 2025

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Hawaii Leads the Nation in Life Expectancy—and What It Says About the Way We Live

According to the latest data from the World Population Review, Hawai‘i ranks #1 in the United States for life expectancy, with residents living an average of 80.7 years! This is well above the national average of 76.4. For those of us lucky ...

April 14, 2025

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