Welcome to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce!

Every blood donation can save three lives! Make a difference and schedule your appointment to donate. The Kona Community Blood Drive will take place at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa on Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18. Donations by appointment only! Read More

Plan ahead with Community First’s free Advance Health Care Directive workshop on Friday, June 26, from 10 AM - 11:30 AM. Ensure your health care wishes are known and honored if you are ever unable to speak for yourself. Read More

Join the Kona Japanese Civic Association on Saturday, July 18th, from 10 AM until 2 PM for their free Tanabata Festival event at Regency Hualālai Senior Living. The event will feature free food, door prizes, craft vendors, keiki crafts, kids' arm art, lauhala star weaving, wishing tree, taiko drumming, and bon dance. 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 

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