MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY TO HOST COMMUNITY TALK STORY IN KAʻŪ
MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY
TO HOST COMMUNITY TALK STORY IN KAʻŪ
NĀʻĀLEHU, KAʻŪ, HAWAIʻI ISLAND — The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA) will host a Community Talk Story in Nāʻālehu on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, as part of its ongoing effort to engage residents across Hawaiʻi Island and gather public feedback on its strategic framework.
The event will take place from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Nāʻālehu Community Center and will also be livestreamed on YouTube.
Community members are invited to learn about MKSOA’s mission, provide input on stewardship priorities, and meet the Authority’s board members and staff. The session will include an overview of the Authority’s background, discussion on the draft strategic framework, and a Q&A session.
“As we continue to build a model of stewardship that reflects the values and priorities of our island communities, it’s important to hear from as many community voices as possible,” said John De Fries, Executive Director of MKSOA. “We look forward to engaging with residents in meaningful dialogue.”
What: MKSOA Community Talk Story – Kaʻū
When: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Nāʻālehu Community Center
95-5635 Māmalahoa Hwy, Nā‘ālehu, HI 96772
Watch Live: youtube.com/@MaunaKeaSOA
Previous Community Talk Story sessions have been held in Hilo and Waimea, and have gathered valuable feedback and input from community members that has informed the Authority’s work.
For more information and updates, visit https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/maunakea-authority/, follow @mksoa_mauna_kea on Instagram, or contact mksoa.community@hawaii.gov.
