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,
Saturday, October 7th, was a beautiful day in Hawaiʻi nei, especially if you were lucky enough to be in Hāwī. The winds were light, the clouds were billowy, and of course, the sunshine was just right! All the elements made it perfect
Enjoy this video about everything that goes into organizing the Kohala Kamehameha Day Celebration each year
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Kohala pays tribute with ceremony, lei, hula, mele, and oli to Kamehameha Paiea, the fearless king. While many in the lāhui (Hawaiian nation) believe him to only have been a conqueror, we need to remember that his
volunteer [ vol-uhn-teer ] noun a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking. a person who performs a service willingly and without pay. Non-profits rely heavily on volunteers to keep the work of the organization going, NKCRC is
Indeed this dream is started. In the ahupuaʻa of Honomakaʻu in the shadow of Kohala High School lies this little oasis . Ka Lei Kēia ʻĀina Aloha, is a nursery of Native Hawaiian lei plants started and nutured by Clyson Marquez and
The ladies of Kohala Unupaʻa are no strangers to working Summers and this Summer was no different. The Program took place over a four week period with 15 participants who range in ages from 5 to 15. In the makai portion
Congratulations to the following projects and project organizers for their awarded grants from the County of Hawaiʻi, County Council Non-Profit Grant to support their individual projects. Kohala Unupaʻa - Amoo Ching Kainoa Kohala Cares - Peter Pomeranze North Kohala Golf Park -
Mahalo to Kahua Paʻa Mua aka David Fuertes and Mālama Aquaponics for the opportunity to grow our own food at the Resource Center. We are humbled by this gesture and look forward to sharing the fruits of our labor!
