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: 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 […]
Tune in Christmas morning! Lonesome Bob will host a holiday music & call in show from 8-11am. Featuring the KNKR ohana, your requests and dedications and a 9am sing-along encore of the 2019 performance by the North Kohala Seniors with carols on ukulele. Christmas Special Announcement
At 3 pm Saturday HPD advised motorists that Route 190 between Waikoloa Rd and Old Saddle Rd is CLOSED for the next several hours due to brush fire. Use Daniel K Inouye Hwy or Waikoloa Rd as alternate routes.
Landscape maintenance on Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270): There will be a single lane closure in both directions between mile markers 24 and 27, Akana Place and Akoni Pule Highway, on Saturday, October 31, through Friday, November 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through a contraflow. Utility work on Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270): Expect a single lane closure in both directions […]
HPD is asking for the community's help in identifying a deceased caucasian male found in Pololū Valley last Friday.
Congratulations to Samantha Aiona, a teacher at Kohala Elementary School in Kapaau! She has received a $2,000 grant as an Unsung Hero. Through the Unsung Heroes program, Voya Financial awards grants to K-12 educators nationwide to honor their innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects, and their ability to positively influence the children they teach. Aiona’s innovative teaching idea, “Coding with Ozobots,” focuses on a hands-on way of learning technology. The […]
