Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Governor Lingle to hold North Shore Talk Story

Governor Lingle will hold a Talk Story Session March 4, 2008 from 6:30 - 8:30 at Kahuku High School Cafeteria. The main topic is in regard to the unique initiative the Governor announced in the recent State of the State speech.

Let YOUR voice be heard! Share your ideas for acquisition, preservation and conservation of the land surrounding the Turtle Bay Resort.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Lawsuit Likely to Determine Turtle Bay Purchase

A foreclosure lawsuit filed in state court last month by Credit Suisse seeks to take complete control of Turtle Bay Resort after owner Kuilima Resort Company defaulted on its loan of $275 million.

More reporting at KHON2 News

Lawmakers Support Buying Turtle Bay Resort

The governor's idea of buying the Turtle Bay Resort property is getting support from some lawmakers and many community groups.

Two senators have introduced a bill that would allow the state to buy the land around the resort but not the hotel itself.

More reporting at KGMB9 News

Monday, February 11, 2008

New Network of Organizations Support the Governor's and the Legislature's Plans to Acquire Turtle Bay Resort

The Koolauloa-North Shore Alliance is a newly formed umbrella group for dozens of organizations who support the initiative to purchase the undeveloped lands at the Turtle Bay Resort.

More of the story at Hawaii Reporter

Dozens back state plan to buy Turtle Bay land

A bill to preserve open space on the North Shore said to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars received overwhelming support from dozens of residents yesterday at the state Capitol.

More of the story at Honolulu Advertiser