Our giant Rummage & Bake Sale on October 25 - and our community's ongoing severe drought conditions - are making October a month of abundance and scarcity.

Part 2 of September's newsletter talks about the importance in emergency situations of 1) awareness of conditions, and 2) effective communications at the very local level - neighbor to neighbor.

Given this summer’s drought conditions and strong trade winds, residents on the Hamakua Coast often wonder whether we are seriously at risk from a wildfire. Often, all we have to go on is a whiff of burning vegetation. Without accurate and timely information, a person a short distance from a wildfire who sees and smells no smoke may think they are unaffected even though a change in wind direction could ruin their day.

PMKCA has been holding targeted “Talk Story” meetings in the community to address some of our high-priority issues, and to bring members and other residents together to find practical solutions. The upcoming Picnic Meeting in Kalopa Park will showcase these activities, and give us an opportunity to enjoy each other's company!

Residents of mauka Pa’auilo and Kalōpā have been experiencing an alarming number of incidents of harassment and attacks on people and animals by dogs. This article describes the kick-off meeting to address the problem in our mauka communities.

Wildfire is a grim reality for many communities on the Hamakua Coast. PMKCA and mauka Pa’auilo and Kalōpā residents have felt this threat on our doorsteps and we have some thoughts and actions to share from our own experiences with wildfire.

What if shipping to Hawaii is interrupted? Our past president takes a look at "worst case scenario" planning for Hawaii and the Big Island.

Mother Nature's Miracle organic farm in Pa'auilo has been producing and selling certified organic vegetables for around 30 years.

Our January annual meeting covered a wide range of community issues and activities and introduced a new PMKCA leadership team. Great things are planned for 2025!

Our community association was regaining its footing in 2024. We hope to reach our stride in 2025!

Recent vicious dog attacks in mauka Pa'auilo and Kalopa, and what we can do to prevent them.

We did not publish a newsletter in December 2024.