On the evening of May 26, students from Kohala Unupa’a and Na’au Oiwi gathered at the Kohala Village Hub Barn to share the fruits of a year's worth of research and discovery with their community. The event, a student ho'ike, marked a
Kako’o Naʻau Oiwi was formed in April, 2026 to support afterschool and weekend programming for students engaged in the innovative, ʻāina-based alternative learning program at the Kohala School Complex. This afterschool and weekend programming was created to expand learning opportunities beyond the
NA KAO O KOHALA VOLLEYBALL CLUB was founded in November 2024 by Dwayne “Braddah” Keyes, Denni Keyes, and Kristen Keali’i Carvalho after returning to coach at Kohala High School and recognizing a critical gap in early player development within the community. They
Rhythm Sanctuary Kohala’s motto is “Bringing Kohala Together on the Dance Floor,” which speaks to our goal to create a safe and open space for freestyle dance movement, where individuals are encouraged to engage in a somatic journey, both internally and with
Aloha Friends, I am writing to formally share my farewell and sincere mahalo to the North Kohala Community Resource Center community. My final day as Executive Director was December 31. Serving in this role for the past two years has been a meaningful
Our goal for a North Kohala learn-to-fish program for Keiki came about in 2025 as our community, led by Todd Andrews, hosted three successful Mahukona fishing tournaments. What became apparent were the many children who participated and wanted to learn more about
The Kohala High School 100 Year Celebration Committee was formed in March 2025 to begin planning for a community-wide celebration honoring Kohala High School’s centennial. The committee is composed of dedicated graduates of Kohala High School. We will host a centennial event
The Kohala Alpaca Wranglers (KAW) program was established in 2021 by Christine Hustace to equip Kohala’s youth with both personal and technical skills through hands-on alpaca husbandry. Over the past four years, KAW has served over 40 families (typically 10 students), maintained
The Kohala Baseball League was founded with the vision of inspiring local youth through baseball. By offering a structured and engaging program, we aim to reduce screen time, encourage outdoor activity, and instill valuable life skills. Our organization is led by a
The West Kohala Wildfire Alliance is a collaboration of 6 Firewise communities on the northwest leeward region of the Big Island of Hawai’i: Kailapa/Kawaihae Hawaiian Home Land, Kohala Ranch, Kohala Estates, Kohala by the Sea, Kawaihae Village, Kohala Waterfront. This project will
