#Elvis Presley
Controversial Kaua‘i resort Coco Palms to be rebuilt by global firm; 2026 opening planned
IHG Hotels & Resorts – headquartered in England – intends to rebuild under its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand.
‘It’s always a good time to look at the moon,’ especially tonight’s super blue moon
About a quarter of all full moons are considered to be supermoons. Only 3% of full moons are blue moons, which occur about two and three years apart. It’s considerably less frequent that the two coincide.
Kauaʻi community group battles mainland developersʻ plans for new hotel at former Coco Palms Resort
Mainland developers plan to transform the former Coco Palms Resort on Kaua’i into a new hotel, but community group I Ola Wailuanui is ramping up local outreach to share its alternative vision for the site.
Once iconic Coco Palms to be demolished for new 350-room resort on Kauaʻi
The dilapidated remains of Coco Palms, which once hosted Elvis Presley, will be demolished and a new 350-room hotel and cultural center will be built on the Kauaʻi property, according to Utah-based developers that own the 46-acre site.
‘Last fishing village in Hawaiʻi nei’ in homestretch for long-awaited community center
Nearly 20 years ago, the late U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye visited rural Miloliʻi on the Big Island and launched an initiative to build the village a much-needed community center that also will house a public charter school. Miloliʻi is still waiting for the center, although construction is underway.
Larry Rivera, who played with Elvis at Coco Palms, dies at 92
The legendary singer-songwriter, whose work was covered by Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, performed throughout his life.
