What is "kipa"

n. (alternative spelling of kippah English)

KIPA may refer to:

• KIPA (AM), a radio station (1060 AM) licensed to serve Hilo, Hawaii, United States
• KHBC (FM), a radio station (92.7 FM) licensed to serve Hilo, Hawaii, which held the call sign KIPA in 2009
• KHNU, a radio station (620 AM) licensed to serve Hilo, Hawaii, which held the call sign KIPA from 1947 to July 2008
• Korea Institute of Public Administration, a government-sponsored research institute in South Korea

KIPA (1060 AM) is a radio station on the Big Island of Hawai'i whose call sign dates back to 1947, and now broadcasts an eclectic mix of Hawaiian Music, Reggae, Jazz, Blues, Oldies and a variety of special programs including a Japanese show early mornings. Licensed to Hilo, Hawaii, USA, the station serves the Hilo market and surrounding areas. Long-time local personality, Mel Mederios, also known as the "Mynah Bird" hosts the morning show, with local and regional news, events and community affairs information. The station is currently owned by Parrott Broadcasting Limited Partnership and features programing from CNN Radio. It also has two sister FM stations: KHBC 92.7 FM and a second FM station on the west side of the Big Island known as "KONA-FM" with the FCC call sign KHWI 92.1 FM (formerly known as "K-Hawaii"), licensed at Holualoa, HI, serving the Kailua-Kona market, and broadcasting from studios at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa.