Get the latest insights on the Kaʻū real estate market for April and May 2026. Local expert Kami Takacs breaks down changing housing inventory, median sale prices, and what buyers and sellers need to know in today's active market.

On July 2, the Pāhala Community Center hosted the Kaʻū Regional Agrifood Summit to gather community feedback on the draft County of Hawaiʻi Five-Year Agrifood System and Community Food Security Plan. Read highlights from the collaborative discussions and learn how to review the plan's guiding principles online.

Alexander Kalauokalani Peʻa reflects on how the 1897 Kūʻē Petitions serve as a genealogical bridge to Hawaiian history, demonstrating national unity and reconnecting ʻohana to their ancestral roots and identity.

Boost your physical and mental well-being with these simple, everyday wellness tips from Kaʻū’s own Mrs. Aloha, Pamela Lara. Learn how hydration, five-minute resets, and basic exercises can transform your daily routine.

A Kaʻū Mele feature showcasing the poem "The View of the World Depends on Where You Stand," reflecting on perspective, natural beauty, and the quiet magic of a rare snowfall.

The Kaʻū Coffee Festival celebrated local growers, honey-processed beans, and the region's agricultural resilience with packed hoʻolauleʻa events at the Pāhala Community Center.

Since 1995, Friends of the Kaʻū Libraries has supported the Nāʻālehu and Pāhala branches. Learn how this volunteer-led nonprofit operates, how to join as a lifetime member, and ways to support local literacy and community programs.

Kaʻū resident Ron Ebert (80) received the Hawaiʻi County Outstanding Older American Award. A Vietnam veteran and volunteer firefighter, he was honored for decades of community service and public safety advocacy, setting an inspiring example of aging.