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19/10/2026

17/10/2026

After reviewing the recording, I now understand the feedback about the audio quality. In the rush to get set up, I didn’t have time to properly test the audio and accidentally left the input set to the MacBook’s built-in microphone instead of the correct one.

I sincerely apologize to the candidates, the OVCA, and everyone who watched online or in person. This was a significant mistake on my part.

This is still a relatively new process for me, and the learning curve has been steeper than I expected. I’ve already improved the network connection with this upgrade, and I’m currently working on cleaning up the audio from tonight’s recording. I’ll update this post with the results—if I’m able to make it clearly understandable, I’ll upload it; if not, I won’t.

Thank you for your patience as I continue learning and working to raise the quality of these remote broadcasts. As we’re able to secure better equipment (through donations specifically designated for that purpose), the production quality will continue to improve.

Again, my apologies, and thank you for sticking with us.

17/10/2026

We're at the Ocean View OV Community Center tonight for the County District 6 political debate. Tune into 104.7 FM and/or watch live here.

16/10/2026

As a reminder, we will be live streaming this on our Facebook and YouTube as well as on air. Be sure to tune in to 104.7 listen.

14/10/2026

BREAKING NEWS!

COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI
MAYOR C. KIMO ALAMEDA, PH.D.
Hawaiʻi County, Black Sand Beach LLC Reach Tentative Agreement for Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park

October 13, 2026

Mayor Kimo Alameda has reached a tentative agreement with Black Sand Beach LLC for the preservation of Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park.

During direct talks between Mayor Alameda and the company, the parties agreed to terms for the sale of the 6.8-acre site, owned by Black Sand Beach LLC but previously maintained and operated by the County of Hawaiʻi as a park through a lease.

Under the arrangement, subject to finalization by the County and the company, the County would purchase the property for the assessed value of $1.46 million. The purchase ensures the park remains open to the public in perpetuity and would occur through the County’s Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) program.

Additionally, the County also agrees to take steps to reduce impacts of park and beach traffic on portions of Ninole Loop Road that is owned by Black Sand Beach LLC.

To accomplish this, the County would maintain an approximately quarter-mile section of private roadway connecting the park to the County-owned part of the road, and the landowner would guarantee the public with access over that segment.

“After a couple years of mostly working through attorneys, the landowner and I met in person at Punaluʻu so that we could find a resolution that works for everyone,” said Mayor Alameda. “As a result of these direct conversations, we reached a compromise that preserves Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park for future generations while honoring the landowner’s own interests and concerns. Protecting Punaluʻu requires both parties – the County and landowner – to work together, and I look forward to continuing to build this partnership for the benefit of our community.”

The park is located on the south side of the beach and includes parking, pavilions, bathrooms, and campgrounds. Since at least 1954, the County had leased the park site, currently owned by Black Sand Beach LLC, from private landowners to provide recreational opportunities and shoreline access.

The park closed after the County’s lease ended on Aug. 29, 2026. The park will remain closed until the purchase of the property is completed, anticipated to take several months, or until a temporary lease agreement is reached in the meantime.

12/10/2026

🍝 **Feed Kaʻu Sunday Evening Meal – Tonight!**

Come get a free plate of **Spaghetti with Meatballs**!

📍 **Kahuku Park, Ocean View**
🕕 Distribution begins around **6:00 PM** (while supplies last)

Sponsored by **Kaʻu Radio Station KAUH-LP 104.7**
Presented by the **Feed Kaʻu** program

Bring your ohana and enjoy a warm meal with the community. See you there! ❤️

10/10/2026

NOTICE OF UPDATE: Following guidance from the OVCA board, we are revising our initial request for public questions and comments, which will now be submitted to the OVCA for review and selection before being presented to the candidates. Submissions can be made by October 15th to [email protected] or by calling the OVCA office and leaving a message. We apologize for any misunderstanding and assure you that no disrespect was intended, as we were not aware that this event was moderated.

We will broadcast this event across all our platforms and on air.

Alternatively, the event can be viewed on the OVCA website, which will be livestreaming it through its platforms

09/10/2026

We learned a lot about our mobile system...that it NEEDS a real upgrade! The Na'alehu Public Library's new building is SOLID that is FOR SURE! Our mobile broadcast vehicle, was not 20' away, and we had 1-2 bars (Not stable enough for solid broadcast)....note on this, the signal goes as far as 150' in open space...this building is there to last!

We're already looking into what we need, what they (state & county) asked us to provide in the future, and all that. If you want to help support this growth, feel free to click our Zeffy Fundraiser here: https://tinyurl.com/KRS-Mobile . Help us help you all stay informed, updated, and entertained, by contributin what you can. We are also, at the same time, applying for grants for this purpose!

Together we can help our community in so many ways!

Kaʻū Radio is hitting the road in a whole new way with our newest mobile broadcast:🎙️ Cruiser Cast – Kaʻū On The RoadThis show is all about bringing radio…