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September 2018

The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of… Coqui Frogs

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The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of… Coqui Frogs “Ko Keee … Ko KEEE.” Now repeat that from sunset to sunrise. “Ko Keee … Ko KEEE.” “Ko Keee … Ko KEEE.” “Ko Keee … Ko KEEE.” We have included an Aloha tip if you are buying a home in Kona – see below. Sleepless in […]

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Locals With Business – SeaBritches: Yoga, Snorkeling, Diving, Paddling & Surfing Leggings

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Local Kona Resident Handmakes Specialty Adventure Leggings for Yoga, Snorkelers, SCUBA Divers, Paddleboarding & Surfers –  UPF50+ SeaBritches Adventure Leggings Description: These stylish water and sports activity leggings are made with built-in socks. Great for protecting yourself while participating in outdoor activities such as snorkeling, paddling, surfing & yoga. SeaBritches Advantages For SCUBA Diving: Our water sports […]

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Homeowners Insurance vs Hurricane Insurance vs Flood Insurance: What’s The Difference?

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What Is The Difference Between Homeowners Insurance and Hurricane Insurance and Flood Insurance? Yes… Flooding, Storm Damage Or Hurricane Damage Could Happen To You (if you are reading this, you already know this): You see it on the news… A homeowner finds out that their homeowners’ insurance doesn’t cover property damage caused by hurricanes and floods.  […]

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Kona Flood Hazard Map & Hawaii Flood Hazard Assessment Tool

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Kona Flood Hazard Map –  Flood Risk Assessment Tool Is Your Kona Property Located In A Flood Hazard? You can enter your exact address, anywhere in Hawaii, and the Hawai‘i Flood Hazard Assessment Tool will indicate where flood hazards exist near you.   Click For Searchable Flood Hazard Map (Kona & All Of Hawaii) Kona Annual Rainfall […]

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Hawaii? Paradise? Hippies? The Edge of Paradise Movie

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The Ultimate Hawaiian Hippie Fantasy Relived Via New Movie The Edge of Paradise Movie It Was 1969… A group of hippies and surfers build a community of off-the-grid tree houses perched in a pristine forest on a beach in Hawaii. A clothing-optional, pot-friendly, tree house village started in 1969 and ended in flames eight years later. In […]

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Hawaii County Employees Salary Database

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Database of Public Employee Salaries For Fiscal Year 2018 Are you: Moving to Hawaii? Looking for a job in Hawaii? Wondering what the State of Hawaii pays their hourly and salary employees? Want to know what State of Hawaii employment positions are currently open? Civil Beat reports, “Over 2,500 Hawaii County employee positions are listed […]

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Employment Opportunities In Hawaii – The Rule Of 3’s (& The Exception To The Rule)

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Before you find employment in Hawaii, you need to know the costs associated with living in Hawaii. (Not Surprisingly) Island Living Is Expensive:  Anytime you live on an island, whether Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the San Juan Islands and even, to a certain extent, Australia, it is expensive. Before you move to Hawaii you need to […]

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Why You May Want To Move To Hawaii – Hawaii Is Far Away

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Just Where Is Kona, Hawaii? Hawaii is the most isolated place on earth, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is over 2,500 miles of ocean away from the nearest continent.  And Kona is even a bit more isolated than the rest of Hawaii. Kona may be ‘far away’ but it is closer to heaven… […]

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Medical Care In Hawaii: Patients Of A Lesser God

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Medical Care in Hawaii, Big Island & Kona: Generally, the bigger the city, the more desirable the area, the easier it is to recruit physicians – Think Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco, etc. That is not necessarily true in Hawaii; mostly due to the cost of living here and the distance to the Mainland. Patients Of A […]

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9-15-18 Tropical Storm Florence Update: Path Forecast – SC, NC, TN, OH, ME

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First Things First… Here is how you can help: You can donate to the Red Cross. Facebook has activated a safety check on their Hurricane Florence crisis response page. That’s where  individuals can declare themselves “safe.” It’s also where communities can request specific supply needs or offer aid.  Animal rescue group Frank’s Nation has launched a campaign to cover […]

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