KAPA Hawaiian FM

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KAPA Hawaiian FM (100.3 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Hilo, Hawaii, serving listeners across Hawai'i Island with a dedicated Hawaiian adult contemporary music format. The station first signed on the air on November 6, 1987, originally operating under the call sign KIPA-FM before transitioning to KHWI in 1992, and finally adopting its current KAPA call letters on October 21, 1999. Owned and operated by Pacific Radio Group (Pacific Media Group), KAPA has grown into a vital cultural cornerstone for the Big Island, championing both contemporary island hits and traditional Hawaiian music. The station's programming features an engaging mix of local on-air talent, cultural segments, community updates, and island favorites. Known proudly as the 'Home of Hawai'i's Music,' KAPA features prominent daily programming that connects local listeners with their favorite artists, community news, and cultural events. Its reach extends across the island via 100.3 FM in Hilo and Ka'ū, alongside 99.1 FM serving Waimea-Kona, ensuring comprehensive regional coverage. Broadcasting with an effective radiated power of 35,000 watts, KAPA brings authentic island sounds from studios in Hilo to local residents and a global digital audience. Through its official web streams and mobile access, the station maintains a robust connection with the worldwide community of Hawaiian music enthusiasts, preserving local heritage while embracing modern digital broadcast platforms.

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