Our story
Built by locals, for locals — and the visitors who love this island
CheeHooo is a Big Island community hub connecting kama'āina with exclusive local deals and helping visitors discover the real Hawaiʻi Island experience.
8+
Local businesses listed
100%
Big Island focused
Free
For kama'āina businesses
Aloha
Always
Why CheeHooo?
"CheeHooo!" is the rallying cry you hear at every Big Island celebration — a spontaneous burst of joy and local pride. We built this site to bottle that same energy.
Too many Big Island businesses struggle to reach the people who live here. Too many visitors leave without discovering the hidden gems that locals love. CheeHooo bridges that gap.
We're not a corporate directory. We're a grassroots platform built by people who grew up on this island, raised families here, and want to see our community thrive.
What we stand for
Community first
Every feature we build starts with one question: does this help Big Island people?
Rooted in place
We're not a national platform with a Hawaii tab. This site exists solely for Hawaiʻi Island.
Free for locals
Kama'āina deal listings are always free. We believe local businesses deserve a fair shot.
Authentic experiences
Our tourist guides are written by residents, not travel agencies. Real recommendations, real aloha.
Get in touch
Questions, partnership ideas, or just want to say aloha? We'd love to hear from you.