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 […]
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 […]
In the interest of the well being of our volunteers, ohana and community, KNKR will begin playing pre-recorded and encore presentations of our regularly scheduled programs. Monday 3/16 through Wednesday 3/18 we will broadcast live from 7-8 am, with encores there-after except for a 5 pm update daily. Starting Thursday March 19th, for live current news & updates regarding Covid-19, tune in daily at 8am & 5pm. Morning and afternoon […]
This is a Civil Defense Beach Closure message for Tuesday, October 15 at 5:00 in the afternoon.Hawaii County Parks and Recreation Department has Closed Spencer Beach Park in North Kohala. The closure is necessary to protect individuals from swarming bees after a large kiawe tree collapsed in the park. The park is closed to all day use activity.All camping permits are cancelled until further notice. You will be informed of […]
Hawai‘i Electric Light announces a scheduled power outage that will affect customers in North Kohala. The outage will be from 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, to 6 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.
The director of the Spanish astrophysics institute said the Canary Islands site still remains only a backup to placing the TMT on Mauna Kea.
MAUNAKEA — As protesters wait at the base of the Maunakea Access Road each day, a network of volunteers works to ensure their needs are met. At the nearby Pu‘uhonua o Pu‘u Huluhulu across from the access road, attendees can receive food, medical attention — and, as of this week, even education. https://youtu.be/2rQy5Zlhz08 With an estimated 1,000 protesters visiting the protest site every day, there are people of all walks […]
Gomes is charged with 15 offenses connected to a reported shooting on March 20 and his encounter with Hawaii Police officers the next day when he led them on a pursuit that spanned from North Kohala to South Kona.
