In the past 14 days there has been an uptick in the number of positive COVID - 19 cases in North Kohala. This information can be found on The Department of Health's Website We do not know the exact number of positive cases at the moment, all we know is that it is less than 10 in Hawi and less than 10 in Kapa`au at the moment Since last year there […]

The Percentage of people who are fully vaccinated in North Kohala are as follows: In Hawi: 61 - 70% are fully vaccinated In Kapa'au: 45.1 - 60% are fully vaccinated If you haven't gotten your vaccine shot(s) please make an effort to get one In Kapa`au you can make an appointment at the Hamakua Kohala Health Center (18 years and older) to make an appointment call (808) 930 2751 they […]

Today is the last day members of the public can offer comments on whether 100-LP-FM Radio Stations should be granted permission to broadcast at 250-LP-FM. We are currently broadcasting at 100W and if this petition gets approved we'll be able to broadcast at a higher wattage, 250W, and might be able to reach a little bit further around the hills and valleys of Kohala where KNKR is currently not available. […]

FROM: WWW.QUEENS.ORG Based on the positive community response to this week’s walk-in clinic, Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) will offer vaccinations for those age 16 and older with no appointment necessary every Wednesday, from 4-6 pm, at the hospital’s COVID vaccination clinic on the south side of the hospital campus.   Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  QNHCH offers the Pfizer vaccine.  If anyone […]

FROM THE KOHALA MOUNTAIN NEWS Hamakua-Kohala Health, Kohala Hospital COVID Vaccination Clinics Open to Kohala Kupuna 65+ Hamakua-Kohala Health and Kohala Hospital have opened their COVID-19 vaccination clinics to Kohala community members who are 65+ years of age.  Hamakua-Kohala Health Center’s vaccination clinic is administering the Moderna vaccine. Those who would like to be vaccinated must call in advance to schedule their visit. The scheduling number is 808-930-2751. Kohala Hospital […]