Thirteen Kaʻū High School students joined youth sustainability leaders across Hawaiʻi on Kauaʻi to plan the 2027 National Zero Waste Convergence, connect with cultural stewards, and expand waste diversion initiatives in Kaʻū.

A Kaʻū News investigation reveals that Black Sand Beach LLC and an affiliated company owe nearly $150,000 in delinquent property taxes, putting several parcels near Punaluʻu at risk of a county tax sale.

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.

Drew Foster reviews Daniel Kraus’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Angel Down," a visceral, single-sentence World War I speculative story that challenges readers to examine the numbing horrors of war.

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 the summer skies above Kaʻū with astronomer Christopher Phillips. From an August six-planet morning parade and traditional Hawaiian starlines like Mānaiakalani to shifting supernova remnants in the Southern Pinwheel galaxy, discover the beauty and science of our night sky.

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.

Over 300 residents weighed in on the future of Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach in a recent community survey, prioritizing environmental protection, cultural sites, and the restoration of existing infrastructure over new commercial development.

Kaʻū residents expressed skepticism at a recent Nāʻālehu talk story session regarding the Holomua Marine Initiative, questioning the influence of outside funding and the state's proposed "bottom-up" management strategy for near-shore aquatic resources.

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.

Representative Jeanné Kapela shares key legislative updates for House District 5, including $50 million secured for the Kaʻū Hospital – Keaʻau Outpatient Center, agricultural investments, emergency resilience, and Highway 11 resurfacing efforts.

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.

Try this delicious local recipe by Tim DeLozier featuring fresh mahi-mahi baked over a savory, creamy taro leaf sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and toasted macadamia nuts.

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.