The North Kohala Culture and History Advisory Group was established in August of 2023 to advise the North Kohala Community Development Plan Advisory Group’s planning process, as well as, to serve as a communication hub and support for the County and other
This informational center offers advice for residents on any engineering aspect of their home and community, including hazard mitigation, wastewater treatment, and greywater systems. Jim Pedersen, PE. 808-854-4888.
The group established a new exercise center at the Hisaoka Gym where the community can enjoy a free, supportive, and friendly atmosphere to improve health and fitness. William Ziolkowski, ziolkowskiwillie@gmail.com
Established in 1992 to support the Varsity football program through fundraising activities and solicitation. This organization was established by parents and guardians of student athletes.
The Kohala Independent Film Project seeks to empower independent filmmaking in Kohala, and in doing so, present authentic Hawaiian stories to its communities. KIFP hopes to embolden the potential for filmmaking to artistically express culture, create community, and catalyze economy through storytelling. Contact:
The Kohala Oral History Project collects oral histories of the Kohala community. The project engages the community, illuminates history, and promotes the notion that every person makes history. The videos will serve as a living history of Kohala through the lens of
Kohala Performing Arts was established to address the need for more extracurricular activities and programs for Kohala’s youth. Through performing arts we can help improve student motivation, focus, discipline, self-confidence, and character development. Tiana Miyamoto, tiana.miyamoto@gmail.com
Kohala Radio operates a low-power noncommercial FM radio station for the community. We are committed to broad inclusive participation and diverse programming reflecting the community. Operated by local residents volunteering their time and expertise. Aaron Sienkiewicz, 808-889-0507 knkrgm@gmail.com https://www.knkr.org/ instagram facebook
Kohala Ride Wild Club engages children ages 4 and up in the care and riding of horses through a free, ongoing weekly program. They also run an animal rescue program for neglected horses and other large animals in Kohala. Shay Van Zandt,
Our mission is to provide students grades 2-10 with a foundation in Hawaiian culture through the oral histories of our kupuna, using the Hawaiian language, and hands-on experience with traditional Hawaiian skills in relationship with the land. Johnelle Amoo Kainoa, 808-895-2545, jkching64@yahoo.com. facebook
