Team NSP aims to provide school-age children (5-18) in Kohala with year-round basketball training. Kohala is historically known as a basketball-oriented community but lacks training outside of the Countyʻs minimal offering. Youth currently travel to Kona, Hilo, and Kāʻū for training. Training
Ulu Va’a was established in 2020 by North Kohala community members to engage Hawai’i youth and community in wa’a culture and ahupua’a habitat restoration practices. The intention is to build navigational skills that are transferable to life skills. Many programs relate to
To initiate a pilot project working with relevant government agencies, private entities, individuals, and other North Kohala agricultural producer groups to secure agricultural water from alternative sources generally located in the region between Hoea and Kokoiki, but could be extended to other
Kohala, Hawaii – The Kohala Night Market,, is set to return this season with an exciting twist: an opportunity for our local youth to step into the world of entrepreneurship. This initiative aims to foster creativity and business skills among children, encouraging
Starting January 1, 2025, Kathy Matsuda, a lifelong resident of North Kohala, will assume the role of Director of the Kohala Resilience Hub and Outreach. This new appointment opens the opportunity for Kimilee Vakauta to take on the position of Kohala Resilience
Over two decades ago, a parcel of land in Niuliʻi belonging to Nani Svendson’s family for generations was in a state of neglect, overrun by invasive species and inhabited by mosquitoes. Nani had a vision to restore the ancient loʻi and
The North Kohala Community Resource Center has named Leelen Park as its new Executive Director effective January 16. Park most recently served as Director of Development for the Food Basket, Inc. in Hilo. He also served as District Director for Aloha Council,
Enjoy this video about everything that goes into organizing the Kohala Kamehameha Day Celebration each year
