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Kohala

American  
[koh-hah-lah] / koʊˈhɑ lɑ /

noun

  1. an extinct volcano on the Island of Hawaii: the oldest of the five shield volcanoes that form the island. 5,408 feet (1,670 meters).


Etymology

Origin of Kohala

First recorded in 1845–50


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Like the plucky young heroine she voices in Disney’s “Moana” films — the sequel, “Moana 2,” hits theaters on Wednesday — Cravalho grew up in a tropical climate, in Kohala, Hawaii.

From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2024

She was a competitive Hawaiian dancer and hula instructor and he’s a member of the famous Lim Family singers of Kohala.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2022

The listing comes after Bradshaw's March purchase of a smaller estate in the North Kohala area for $700,000.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2016

Last fall’s inaugural event at the Hapuna Beach Prince Resort on the Kohala Coast drew just under 800 people, including staff and volunteers.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 25, 2015

Thou shalt have, besides the land I gave thee in Kohala, all that thou shalt ask of Lanai.

From Hawaiian Folk Tales A Collection of Native Legends by Thomas G. (Thomas George) Thrum

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