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 […]
Don't forget to cast your vote in the primary elections. If you forgot to mail in your ballot you still have some other options to vote. Here is a link to an interactive map for Voter Service Centers and Places of Deposit on the Big Island VOTER SERVICE CENTERS Voter service centers provide accessible in-person voting, same day voter registration, and collection of voted ballots. PLACES OF DEPOSIT Places of […]
This is a Civil Defense message This is a Hurricane Douglas informational message for Friday, July 24th. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Watch for the Island of Hawaii. A hurricane watch means there is a good possibility of Hurricane conditions of damaging winds, surf, and flooding rains occurring anytime within 48 hours. Hurricane Douglas is currently a category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 miles-per-hour and […]
If you haven't registered to vote yet you can do so online @ olvr.hawaii.gov . Online voter registration allows eligible residents to register to vote or update their residence or mailing address, or name through a secure website. You must provide a Hawaii Driver License or Hawaii State ID, and your Social Security Number. If you cannot provide these, you may submit a paper Voter Registration & Permanent Absentee Application by mail, […]
KNKR will resume live broadcasting from Monday, May 18th. With lots of COVID-19 safety protocols and sanitizer. Not all shows will be live as some DJ's have chosen to remain at home for the time being. Come hang out with us on 96.1fm and shake off your lockdown blues.
Premier Medical Group with the support of the County of Hawai‘i , and Hope Services will offer a one-day COVID-19 drive-through screening and testing clinic at Kamehameha Park in Kapa‘au, North Kohala on Saturday, May 2, 2020 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.This free clinic is open to the public; however, individuals must first undergo a screening to determine if they meet the criteria to be tested. Clinic physicians on […]
