Community in Hawaii County
🚨 COMMUNITY – Big Island Kona HI-PAL Keiki Poke Contest a Tasty Success 📍 Location: Hawaiʻi County 📅 Date: July 1, 2026 The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section proudly hosted its inaugural Hawaiʻi Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) Keiki Poke Contest on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort in Kailua-Kona. The event brought together talented young chefs, their families, and community members for a day celebrating creativity, culture, and Hawaiʻi’s rich culinary traditions. Fifteen keiki from across West Hawaiʻi participated in the contest, which featured three age divisions: ages 5 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 17, with five contestants competing in each division. Participants prepared their own unique poke recipes and were judged on creativity, presentation, taste, and the use of local ingredients. “This event was about much more than a cooking competition,” said Officer Tyler Meno of the Kona Community Policing Section. “It gave our keiki an opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of poke, express their creativity, and build confidence in a fun and supportive environment. 📰 Full release: https://www.hawaiipolice.gov/kona-hi-pal-keiki-poke-contest-a-tasty-success/ 📞 Have info? Crime Stoppers: (808) 961-8300 🚔 HCPD Non-Emergency: (808) 935-3311 🆘 Emergency: 911 ℹ️ Source: Hawaiʻi Police Department press release https://www.hawaiipolice.gov/kona-hi-pal-keiki-poke-contest-a-tasty-success/ 🔍 Search Reports: searchssh.com 📧 Submit Reports: reportssh.com