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Big IslandEvents & ActivitiesWest Hawaii is home to an annual schedule of major monthly sporting, cultural, music, food and other events and festivals that draw thousands of participants and supporters from the local community as well as attract large numbers of off-island visitors. Two sporting events, in particular, have helped put West Hawaii on... GovernmentGovernment in Hawaii is composed of State Government, with its capital in Honolulu, and four County governments – the city and county of Honolulu and the counties of Kauai, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. The entire Big Island of Hawaii is under County government jurisdiction; no formal government... Natural EnvironmentThe Big Island of Hawaii takes its name deservedly as it is twice the size of all the other Hawaiian Islands combined. Its 4,000-plus square miles make it larger than the state of Connecticut. It is the youngest Island in the Hawaiian chain and Ka Lae at the south tip... Arts & CultureCall it mystique, call it enchantment, call it simply a beautiful place. Whatever the description, there is definitely a sensory quality about the Big Island that strongly stirs the muse of the artist. The result is a vibrant arts community in West Hawaii, a colorful palette of both visual and performing... EconomyThe economy of West Hawaii – like the State of Hawaii – is primarily driven by the visitor or tourism industry. With more than 6,000 hotel, resort and condominium rooms to fill, West Hawaii is host to more than a million visitors annually and this translates into a large number... HistoryAlthough not at first evident to visitors and new residents, the Big Island has a fascinating natural and cultural history. Over the past 600 or so years West Hawaii in particular has been a focal point for numerous key events in the history of the State. These have included: the development... |
