TripAdvisor: Kailua-Kona Top U.S. Destination ‘On the Rise’

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From West Hawaii Today:

Kailua-Kona is the top U.S. Destination on the Rise for 2013, the world’s largest travel website, TripAdvisor.com, announced this week.

The West Hawaii town earned the title based on the reviews and opinions of millions of TripAdvisor travelers. Anchorage, Alaska, took second. Read more.

And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:

Kauai named TripAdvisor’s second best U.S. island

Maui property tax credit seekers urged to apply

$61M Big Island bond request moves ahead

Mauna Kea, Hapuna hotels complete upgrades

Parade, caroling, Santa will be part of Lihue holiday festival

Hawaii County building permit system off line

Hearty changes for Hardy Street

Former employee sues CARE Hawaii

Fire enlisted for firefighting along Honoapiilani Highway

County cutting down trees at Panaewa

Maui sessions will give information on ACA

County clears way for completion of Mamalahoa bypass

Mateo appointment as county clerk pending

Proposal would bring 100% renewable energy

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Photo: Kailua-Kona. (Civil Beat)

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