On Friday, October 30, starting at 9:30am, join us for our next Aloha Friday Live as we explore the signs of rain in the Kona region and learn a hula noho with Hui's Cultural Director, Ku`ulei Keakealani.
Pre-registration is required for this webinar. Please click below to register on Zoom. The event will also be streamed on Facebook Live (no registration required) .
ʻŌPIOPIO
All water begins there where sea and the cloud dwell together. One of the signs of rain for Kona is the distant horizon cloud, called Ao ʻŌpiopio. The old timers, the inhabitants, the native sons exclaim, “We are going to have rain.”
This event is free. You just need a mobile device or computer and an internet connection. We’ll go live on Friday morning a little before 9:30am.
Registration is required for Zoom or you can stream live on Facebook. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
After many months of closure, we are excited to announce the reopening of camping at Kīholo!
Tree work at Kīholo campgrounds to begin on June 21st. Campgrounds and south beach access road closed to public.
We are happy to announce the reopening of the Kīholo State Park Reserve. Many trees and large branches have fallen due to the high winds, so please use extreme caution and be mindful of any hanging tree branches.
As unstable weather conditions continue, Kīholo State Park Reserve remains closed until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated with the latest information.
Due to inclement weather conditions, Kīholo State Park Reserve will be closed on Sunday, December 5th, until further notice.
Aloha Fridays Live: E Hoʻolono i nā ʻŌpio - Listen to the Voices of the Youth
Outdoor gatherings can now include up to 25 people, up from the original amount of 10.
On January 29, 2021, we got a chance to talk story with lineal descendants from three Kona communities that are participating in the process of planning and implementing community-based subsistence fisheries management areas. From Miloliʻi we were joined by Kaʻimi Kaupiko and Laila Kaupu. From Kaʻūpūlehu we were joined by Aunty Hannah Kihalani Springer. From Kīholo we were joined by Aunty Jenny Mitchell and Leighton Hind.
Camping at the Kīholo State Park Reserve will be closed starting September 24, 2021 until further notice due to COVID-19 guidelines set by the State and/or County.