Welcome to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce!

Open to anyone interested in a position at any Hawaii Restaurant Group Location. The critical positions they are hiring for are Cooks and FOH Managers at Umeke’s Restaurant, Cooks and Dishwashers at Umeke’s KOA, and Cooks at Canoe Club and Kona Inn. Read More

Drop the kids off at Jack's Diving Locker on Friday, May 15, from 5:00–9:00 PM for a night of ocean-fueled fun while you enjoy a well-deserved evening out! Your keiki will enjoy pizza & popcorn, arts & crafts, pool time, games, and a movie night. No prior experience needed. Ages 6–12. Read More

Local love! Merriman’s Waimea is hosting a Kama’āina dinner special: 20% off food with a valid Hawai’i state ID. Available now through May 30th. Make your reservations here. Read More

Queen’s Marketplace is excited to introduce Mākeke Fridays, their new weekly market experience. Beginning this June, Mākeke Fridays will bring together a curated mix of local artisans, farmers, chefs, live music, and more in a vibrant gathering space inspired by the spirit and diversity of Hawai‘i. Read More 

Kick off the summer at the King Kamehameha Hotel with Wavvy’s Sink Or Swim Tour, an unforgettable night of live music and Liquid Aloha, presented by Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi. Every ticket supports a great cause, with all proceeds going toward communities recovering from the Kona Low storm. Read More

Join the Kailua Village Business Improvement District on Sunday, May 17, at 4 PM, during their Kokua Kailua monthly stroll as Four-Time GRAMMY® Winner Kalani Pe'a takes center stage. Read More

Holomua launches on Hawai'i Island in May, starting in Kapa‘au! Hawai‘i Island residents are invited to attend one of seven Talk Story sessions where the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources will be seeking community input on how best to manage the island’s nearshore marine resources. Read More

Early Bird Registration is now open for the 2026 Hawai`i Island Healthcare Conference! Join healthcare professionals, leaders, and community partners from across Hawai`i Island for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration. Read More

A special celebration was held at QNHCH as staff and visitors gathered to honor and thank the hospital’s four-legged volunteers as part of National Pet Therapy Day. Festivities included treats, along with a proclamation from Hawai’i County Mayor Kimo Alameda proclaiming April 30 as Pet Therapy Day, a specially baked dog cake, and goody bags for the animals. Read More

Vibrant Hawaiʻi is now accepting applications for KōCreate: ʻOAKA, a two-year civic leadership and workforce development program for Hawaiʻi Island students entering their junior year in the 2026–2027 school year. Applications can be submitted at bit.ly/kocreateoaka by May 22, 2026, with notifications sent in early June. Read More

HCFCU is proud to recognize its 2025 Employee of the Year, Joshua Awa of the Kailua Branch. Each year, HCFCU employees nominate a coworker who reflects the values of the credit union through accountability, integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to service. Read More

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is reinitiating the Daniel K. Inouye Highway Extension Project in the South Kohala District, Hawaiʻi Island. Read More

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is proud to share that Sean Kobayashi, a marketing intern with the credit union in 2025, has been recognized as the Hawai‘i County Intern of the Year in the Private Sector category. Read More

Bashan Impact Solutions is a Hawai‘i Island-based strategic advisory firm that works with leaders and organizations to move complex, high-stakes initiatives forward when progress is unclear or stalled. Founded by diplomat Lyla Bashan, the firm brings over two decades of global experience working across government, private sector, and community environments. Read More

Following the statement released by Governor Josh Green on April 8, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that the POTUS has approved a Major Disaster Declaration to provide Individual Assistance and Public Assistance for the state of Hawaiʻi following the severe Kona Low storms that caused widespread flooding and damage statewide. Read More

Nominations are OPEN for The Best and The Brightest — to challenge the long-standing narrative that Hawaiʻi’s most promising ʻōpio (young people) must leave the island to succeed. Nominations close April 24 at 11:59 PM. Read More 

The Candidate Advisory Council for the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has presented a list of three candidates to Gov. Josh Green to fill one Hawaiʻi Island seat for a five-year appointment beginning July 1, 2026, subject to confirmation by the state Senate. Finalists: Chad Cabral, Makai Freitas, and Wendy Laros. Read More