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🚨 MEDIA RELEASE – Big Island Kaʻū Police Captain Pernell Hanoa Honored with Haweo Award 📍 Location: Hawaiʻi County 📅 Date: October 21, 2026 For his leadership and unwavering dedication to the Kaʻū community, Police Captain Pernell Hanoa, Commander of the Kaʻū District, was honored with the Haweo Award during a ceremony held at Hawai‘i County Council chambers in Kona, on Wednesday morning, Oct. 21, 2026. The award was presented by the Council’s Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee, which recognizes county police and fire department personnel who go above and beyond the call of duty. Haweo, for which the award is named, means to glow or to be radiant. Captain Hanoa was presented with lei and a certificate signed by each Councilmember. Captain Hanoa, a 21-year veteran of the department, was recognized for his unwavering commitment to the Kaʻū community and steadfast leadership during the effects and aftermath of Hurricane Lala which made landfall on Hawai‘i Island on August 15, 2026. Hurricane Lala caused large-scale devastation in the Kaʻū District, quite possibly the worst disaster the community has ever faced. 📰 Full release: https://www.hawaiipolice.gov/ka%ca%bbu-police-captain-pernell-hanoa-honored-with-haweo-award/ 📞 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/ka%ca%bbu-police-captain-pernell-hanoa-honored-with-haweo-award/ 🔍 Search Reports: sshsearch.com 📧 Submit Reports: sshreport.com