I thought WHT’s article about the Ane Keohokalole Highway groundbreaking was a good summation of the event. However, I’m getting tired of WHT’s insidious attempts to rile the public against this project.
“Nan Inc. won the contract to build the 1.7-mile portion of the highway, from the intersection of Henry Street and Palani Road to Kealakehe Parkway, parallel to Queen Kaahumanu Highway. The company’s bid was $29.9 million. The highway is expected to be completed within five years.“
The ARRA funding has to be used within five years. It doesn’t mean the project will take five years to complete. CTS Earthmoving Inc./Nan Inc. will likely complete the first phase within two years.
This is the latest update regarding the Discovery Habour Golf Course. There is a group of community members who are trying to work with the new owners to improve and maintain the facilities. However, they need a significant number of individuals commit to purchasing memberships. I was told if there is a poor response (around 40 commitments) this proposal will be scuttled. So, the golf course will continue to be an eyesore and current owners will re-focus their attention on to their other development plans for the area if this fails.
I received this latest update regarding the ongoing reconstruction of Saddle Road between m.m 11 and m.m 19 by Road and Highway Builders LLC.
“Things are good. I believe the entire project has been cleared, which is a pleasant surprise ahead of schedule. Safe Traffic routing has been a challenge but is getting way better. Overall going pretty good, but always hoping for better.”
This comment on Big Island Chronicle really irritated me.
“its funny how all the bloggers on this site have much to criticize about the county government. instead of only grumbling about our county government, why dont all of you go and do something about it. get involved and try to come up with some solutions. if it is so miserable over here in the hawaii county, maybe its time to pack your families and bags and move to where you will be happiest…. wherever it is you came from!!!!”
Why do people insist on saying you should move if you are not happy how things are done here? Everyone has a right to express their opinions about county government. This island would be far worse off if there weren’t people like me, Tiffany Edwards Hunt, or Margaret Wille keeping an eye on our local politicians and public servants.
March 31st, 2010 at 10:13 PM
“Why do people insist on saying you should move if you are not happy how things are done here ?”
I have been asking that question for years.
April 1st, 2010 at 6:40 AM
People keep telling the grumblers to move because they can. If you’re going to grumble about it, have the guts to be a part of the solution. Or move.
April 1st, 2010 at 5:22 PM
It is not fair (or right) to tell these individuals to move just because they grumble. In addition, the same individuals who got pigeonholed as grumblers do participate in county government. So, that particular blog post comment was totally unwarranted and offensive.
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Thanks for your comments Aaron. Those who are criticizing us bloggers and saying we should go away — are misguided. In my opinion many of us bloggers are among the folks who care the most about the future of this island community and therefore are willing to take the time to address problems and propose or undertake solutions. MW (margaretwille.com)