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MEDIA RELEASE The Queen Liliuokalani Trust, a private charitable trust serving orphaned and destitute Hawaiian children, announced its recent acquisition of the improvements at Kona International Market on Luhia Street in Kailua-Kona. The Trust previously held only the ground lease underlying these improvements. The property features 34,000 square feet of commercial space, a covered performance […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Rhondalee “Kehau” Harrison has joined the Queen Liliuokalani Trust as executive assistant at its Kailua-Kona office, according to Laura Dierenfield, 360° Manager for the Trust in Kona. Originally from Holualoa, Harrison’s role at the Trust will be to support its land planning and entitlement team and to assist with the management of the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Weston James Manaoio “Mana” Purdy has joined the Queen Liliuokalani Trust as Manager Associate at its Kailua-Kona office, according to trust vice president LeeAnn Crabbe. Born and raised on the island of Hawaii, Purdy’s role at the Trust will focus on its Keahuolu master planning efforts, with particular emphasis on the Trust’s conservation […]

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Focus on lifestyle, history and sustainable practices of pre-contact Hawaiians

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MEDIA RELEASE A new bank is under construction. A new road has recently been completed. A new Starbucks has opened. These and more provide positive economic signals within Kailua Village Business Improvement District going into 2013. Construction of the new American Savings Bank by Maryl Development at the vacant corner of Kuakini Highway and Palani […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Laura Dierenfield has joined the Queen Liliuokalani Trust as manager in the endowment group at its Kailua-Kona office, according to LeeAnn Crabbe, Vice President for the Trust. A lifelong resident of Kona, Dierenfield’s role at the Trust will focus on its Keahuolu master planning efforts and strengthening the Trust’s presence in the Kona […]

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Kahu Brian Boshard performs a blessing before the maile lei untying for the official opening of the Ane Keohokalole Highway in Kona Saturday (June 23).

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MEDIA RELEASE On May 21, 2012, the Department of Water Supply (DWS) reported the Queen Liliuokalani Trust (QLT) Well in North Kona above Mamalahoa Highway failed. As a result, North Kona customers were immediately issued a water restriction notice calling for a mandatory 25 percent reduction in water use. The DWS contractor was able to […]

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Karin Stanton/Hawaii247.com Contributing Editor Kona Commons had its official kick off Saturday. The center, on the corner of Makala Boulevard and Queen Kaahumanu Highway, offers 130,000 square feet of shopping and dining.  The gala grand opening included special displays at stores, restaurants and non-profit groups and ended with fireworks. Drawings for $250, $500 and $1,000 […]

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