Welcome to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce!

Salty Swim School is offering free Yoga classes on Wednesday mornings on the beach at NELHA Kohanaiki Beach Park at 7 AM! The classes are open to the public, and all levels, including beginners, are encouraged to attend. Just show up and start your morning with #EnergyLabYoga! Read More

Ke Kai Ola is offering tours and educational activities on the first Saturday of every month, beginning November 1, to everyone interested in learning how to care for Hawaiian monk seals and protecting ocean health. Tours are held at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m., and are free and open to the public! Read More 

HOST Park is seeking prize donations, swag items, and aid station sponsorships for its first-ever community fun run, set for Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Showcase your business alongside leading local organizations and reach a diverse audience! Read More

Don’t miss seeing the latest episode of "Voice of the Sea" featuring Blue Ocean Mariculture, Cyanotech and Symbrosia! Mahalo Voice of the Sea TV and Hawaii Sea Grant for highlighting the amazing work in aquaculture innovation. Read More

Located at the beautiful Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, Dolphin Quest Hawaii provides immersive, educational dolphin encounter experiences set in a natural lagoon habitat. Since opening in 1988, the company has committed to high standards of animal welfare, conservation research, and community outreach that inspire appreciation and stewardship of the ocean. Each visit offers guests meaningful interaction with dolphins under professional guidance, while supporting marine-life science and the island’s environment. Read More 

As Hawaiʻi Island prepares for the temporary pause of SNAP benefits on November 1, and with the ongoing federal government shutdown affecting local workers, Vibrant Hawaiʻi’s Resilience Network is mobilizing to lessen the impact on families and ensure support reaches those most in need. 

The Resilience Network—made up of Resilience Hubs, Points of Distribution partners, Social Service Navigators, and members of the Resilience Alliance—has launched an islandwide response to coordinate food and financial support. By identifying where and when resources will be available, Vibrant Hawaiʻi is helping to align efforts, fill gaps, and reach every community. Read More

The first annual festive “Sip, Shop & Support” gathering will be held on November 1, 2025, and will unveil this year’s official Kona Coffee Cultural Festival retail collection—including the collectible admission button—while raising funds to support Festival programming, education, and cultural experiences throughout November. Read More

Kona Boys in Kealakekua, Hawaiʻi, stands out as one of the island’s most respected and enduring outdoor adventure companies, celebrated for nearly three decades of dedicated service. Deeply rooted in the local community, Kona Boys’ guiding philosophy centers on honoring Hawaiian culture, preserving the natural beauty of Kealakekua Bay, and delivering outstanding, educational ocean experiences to residents and visitors alike. Read More 

Bringing lights, laughter, and holiday cheer to everyone from keiki to kupuna, entries are now open for the annual Kailua Village Christmas Parade on December 13. 
 
The 2025 Kailua Village Christmas Parade lights up Aliʻi Drive and hearts again, and we’re inviting community groups, schools, businesses, hula halau, neighborhood groups, clubs, and organizations to be part of this treasured holiday celebration! Read More

The Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) will host its 82nd Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki. Kim Scott, bestselling author and respected leadership advisor as a keynote speaker. Known for transforming how leaders give and receive feedback, Scott's visit comes at a pivotal time for Hawaii employers facing tight labor markets, rising employee expectations, and evolving workplace dynamics. Read More 

The Akamai Internship Program is a paid summer internship that offers college students from Hawai‘i an opportunity to gain work experience at an observatory, company, or scientific/technical facility in Hawai‘i. The program has placements for students from community colleges and four-year universities majoring in engineering, computer science, astronomy, physics, and other STEM fields. Akamai is a unique program with a long history of success. There are now more than 500 alumni, and hundreds are now working in STEM jobs. Read More 

The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) recently named Historic Kailua Village as one of its 2025 World Festival & Event Cities, recognizing global destinations that excel in building community pride, fostering cultural authenticity, and attracting visitors through exceptional festivals and events. Read More

Keauhou Shopping Center will host its annual Candy Crawl on Friday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m., offering safe trick-or-treating and family-friendly activities for the community. Guests can enjoy trick-or-treating with participating merchants, complimentary keiki goodie bags, face painting, balloon twisting, a dry bounce house and a photo booth. Read More

Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital is offering ”Labor, Birth & Breastfeeding Bootcamp” for mothers-to-be on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This one-day workshop is being offered for the first time and is designed to empower expecting families with knowledge and confidence for the journey ahead. Read More