Welcome to Barbara Abe, Your Hawaii Kai Realtor Sign in | Help

Hawaii Kai Real Estate

About Hawaii Kai real estate, the lifestyle, news and events in Hawaii Kai, EAst Oahu, Honolulu, HI

Browse by Tags

All Tags » Community Information on Hawaii Kai   (RSS)
Farmers Market in Hawaii Kai has New Name, Same Purpose
The Makeke o Maunalua Farmers' Market has a new name, but its mission remains to serve as the weekly community social for East Oahu residents to support local farmers. Opened a month ago in the parking lot of Kaiser High, it is now called the Hawaii Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Honolulu Jobless Rate 14th Best in New Study
Of 372 cities tracked by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Honolulu continues to have good numbers. The seasonally not-adjusted rate of 5.2% for Honolulu tied it with Billings, MT, as the 14th lowest, according to figures released by the agency. Bismark, Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Solar Industry will Help Hawaii Job Market
You've probably seen on my Hawaii Kai Local Events page the solar open houses recently held in Hawaii Kai. Solar has a strong foothold here, and obviously Hawaii has the resource to make it a big industry. I've wondered for years why every house Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Costco Hawaii Kai Raising Money for Children's Miracle Network
During weekends in May, all nationwide Costcos will be raising money for the Children's Miracle Network, to assist local hospitals with essential equipment. The Hawaii Kai Costco is attracting donations with music and food events contributed by area Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Board of Water Supply Base in Hawaii Kai Raises Community Concern
The city of Honolulu wants to establish a Board of Water Supply base yard in east Oahu, and oe of the sites under consideration is within Koko Head District Park. The proposed site is less than 1,000 feet from homes on Kekupua Street and would occupy Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Hawaii Shore Access Bill
HB 1808 has been introduced in the Legislature to control shoreline access, and stop illegal acquisition of beachfront shoreline by homeowners. Both sides see a need to keep beach access free of barriers to the public. The bill passed out of the House Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Hawaii Joins Wind Energy Coalition
The Honolulu Advertiser reports that Hawai'i is one of 29 states that have joined with the Governors' Wind Energy Coalition to call for policies increasing the amount of renewable energy use and for more support for improvements to electric transmission Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

A Fresh Warning about Senior Abuse
The news this week brought the sad tale of an 82-year-old Aiea man who gave his power of attorney to an acquaintance, who then used it to strip his bank account, get credit cards in his name, and a reverse mortgage that put him in debt over $750,000. Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Scholarship Available
The Hawaii Geographic Information Coordinating Council will award a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student who shows an appreciation for and understanding of geography and geographic information systems. Applications for the Mark Lierman Memorial Scholarship Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Home Trends for 2010 You May See in Hawaii Kai
A recent article in RisMedia explored home trends for this coming year. They discuss several developments you may see some or all of in Hawaii Kai. 1. Glitsy Glamour is out, Comfort is In: home crafts and homey touches. 2. Black walls. Smaller rooms can Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Hawaii 1st State to Require Solar Home Hot Water Heaters
A new law effective Jan.1, 2010 mandates that new housing in Hawaii have solar water heaters. With a solar water heater, the typical homeowner will pay 30 percent to 40 percent less on their electric bills, or about $750 a year, depending on the number Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Court Rules on newly formed Beach Land in Hawaii Kai
New, naturally formed beach land above the high-water mark in Hawaii belongs to the public, not adjoining property owners, the Intermediate Court of Appeals has concluded. The court upheld provisions of a 2003 law that declared that future land formed Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Green Technology Tried in Hawaii Kai
Kauai-born brothers Arist and Max de Wolff returned to Hawaii a few years ago to work in the family business of asphalt paving. Their small company, Alakona Corp, has a reputation as a specialist for commercial, government and private projects. After Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Island News Service Planned by eBay Founder
Pierre Omidyar, eBay founder and Kahala resident and philanthropist, is planning to launch a local online news service, focused on public interest and civic issues affecting Hawaii's communities. The venture, scheduled to go live early next year, Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

Hawaii Kai Town Hall Meeting Emphasizes Importance of Community
A town hall meeting was called this week by state Rep. Gene Ward (Kalama Valley, Hawaii Kai) in response to the death of 17-year-old skin diver Keahihoku Lum. On Oct. 9, Lum was struck by a fishing boat while free diving offshore of Hawaii Kai’s Read More...

by Barbara Abe | 0 Comments

More Posts Next page »