Mauna Kea Recreation Area Gets New Restrooms Located next to the administration building at the park’s entrance, the bathrooms are now available for public use and will remain open around the clock. Kahu Moses Crabbe blessed the new facility during a traditional ceremony held Wednesday, June 17. This project represents the latest of many ongoing efforts the Department of Parks and Recreation has undertaken in fulfillment of Mayor Billy Kenoi’s […]
June 18 Mahukona Meeting, the Aloha Spirit was everywhere as the Kohala Ohana joined hands and sang"Hawaiʻi Aloha,", "Kuʻu One Hanau .
Approximately 125 people jammed the Intergenerational Center Thursday from 5-7pm, with many standing in the doorways listening as well as asking questions. Derek Chow, Chief, Civil and Public Works Branch, Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was the leader of the meeting. He was assisted by Ken Van Bergen, Hawai'i County Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation, and Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer for Hawai'i County. Initially, Derek Chow had […]
Keep your radios tuned to 96.1fm; as we will be doing testing from time to time, now till the 2015 Kohala Reunion. You will hear interviews, PSA's, music and more. We want to hear from you about our signal quality, area coverage, clarity, tone, content, and more. Also, we are still looking for more volunteers that want to have their own radio shows or help in the operations of a radio […]
Kealoha Sugiyama Cicely Hoopai Randee Golden & Sharon Hayden Kathy Matsuda, organizer of the 2015 Kohala Reunion
The Fairmont Orchid Resort has been sold to South Korea-based Mirae Asset, one of Asia’s largest independent financial services firms, for $200.3 million, according to public documents obtained by Duane Shimogawa ofPacific Business News. It’s among the first purchases of a major Hawaii hotel by a Korean firm. The sale closed last Friday, and Mirae Asset formed Maps Orchid Hotel LLC for the ownership of the hotel. Oaktree Capital Management LP and an […]
Story by Bob Martin... More than 125 students and adults gathered this afternoon along Akoni Pule Highway from the High School and Elementary School to Kynnersley Road to wave signs against ice and other drugs. Much appreciated by all of the honkers on the road! Thanks to all the organizers and participants in this important community event. Shown below: 1st pic: Jesus Solis "Cook Rice Not Ice" 2nd pic: l to […]
Public Input Sought on Proposed Harbor Improvements at Mahukona Beach Park The County of Hawai'i Department of Parks and Recreation announces a public hearing to gather community input regarding proposed small boat harbor improvements at Mahukona Beach Park in North Kohala. Date: Thursday, June 18 Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Kamehameha Park Intergenerational Center, Kapa'au Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will present an overview of […]
Many local residents may be going to the volcano so here is some news regarding viewing the lava lake: Hawaii National Park, Hawai‘i – Thousands of additional visitors are flocking to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to witness the large lava lake steadily rise at the summit of Kīlauea volcano. Over the last several days, visitors waited up to 30 minutes or longer to park. To ease traffic once the Jaggar […]
