The IRONMAN Foundation has awarded a record $350,000 donation to the Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center to fund two mobile health trailers for Nāʻālehu following the destruction caused by Hurricane Lala.

With Hawaiʻi's recent primary election turnout dropping to just 33.1%, the League of Women Voters of Hawaiʻi County explores the historical roots of voter apathy and urges residents to reclaim their voice this National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 15.

In the wake of Hurricane Lala, the Kaʻū community has demonstrated incredible resilience and aloha. This delayed issue features dedicated storm recovery coverage, a call to support rebuilding local advertisers, and exciting updates on our new federal nonprofit status and website launch.

After 20 years leading Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary, principal Sharon Beck has retired, welcoming incoming principal Tiffany Pratt to the helm.

Check out the 2026 Fall Sports Schedule for Kaʻū High and Intermediate School athletics, featuring volleyball, football, riflery, cross-country, and bowling.

St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in Ocean View provides essential community services, from hot meals and showers to medical care, and steps up support following Hurricane Lala.

Lifelong Kaʻū resident Homer Hashimoto shares memories of growing up in Pāhala, a 40-year career working local plantations and ranches, raising a family, and staying connected to his community.

Pamela Lara explores how to combat age-related muscle loss through proper nutrition, local foods, and everyday movement in the latest Kaʻū Olakino column.

This issue's Kaʻū Mele offering, "A Hundred Years Ago" by John Harn, reflects on the unseen history of Sugar Mill Road. The poem explores the legacy of plantation life, the echoes of immigrant crews, and the enduring resilience of the land.

Despite elevated mortgage rates, the Kaʻū real estate market showed encouraging stability through June and July as lifestyle-driven buyers remained active. Read the latest market update for insights on buyer selectivity, the top reasons homes sit on the market, and why proper preparation wins.

Five Ka‘ū High School students traveled to Indianapolis to represent Hawai‘i at the 50th annual Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference. Read about their unforgettable journey, connecting with 15,000 global delegates, and exploring the future of medical technologies.

In the debut installment of ʻIke Kūpuna Kaʻū, Kapāpala Ranch native Paulette Ke reflects on her childhood on the ranch, her journey to Kansas and back, working at Nāʻālehu Dairy, and the vital role of kūpuna in preserving community wisdom.

The Pāhala Community Center hosted the 4th annual Kaʻū Community Health & Emergency Preparedness Fair, featuring local health resources, emergency tips, hula, taiko drums, and family activities.

Read “Kaʻū Mele: The Active Present,” a thoughtful new poem by Stephanie Ansley reflecting on mindfulness, listening, the balance of nature, and the inner search for wisdom.

Explore our neutral, non-partisan 2026 Hawaiʻi election voter guide for Kaʻū residents. Compare candidate Q&A responses for District 6 County Council, State House, Governor, and OHA Trustees on key local issues including housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development.

Students at Kaʻū Middle School are stepping up as official Ocean Guardians by planting Naupaka kahakai to prevent erosion and tracking shoreline stability at Punaluʻu. Discover how this collaborative community effort protects critical habitat for native wildlife and creates a future educational site.

Celebrate the academic achievements, honors, and graduating seniors of Kaʻū High and Elementary School, alongside student milestones at Na’alehu Elementary School.

Founded by local volunteers, Kaʻū ʻOhana Athletics (KOA) is bringing free and low-cost youth sports programs to Kahuku Park—empowering keiki, mākua, and kūpuna through soccer, tee ball, volleyball, and community stewardship.

Nāʻālehu celebrated the 4th of July with an old-fashioned parade along Highway 11, community games, free treats, bingo for kūpuna, and festivities sponsored by ʻŌ Kaʻū Kākou.

The state-funded $9 million expansion of the Kaʻū Hospital and Clinic is making significant progress. Learn about the newly completed facility upgrades in Phase 1 and what patients can expect as Phase 2 continues.