Hawaiʻi Police Department hosts inaugural HI-PAL Keiki Poke Contest in Kailua-Kona

Other — Kailua-Kona, HI — reported 2026-07-01

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Other
• Location: Kailua-Kona, HI
• Date reported: 2026-07-01
• Suspect: not stated

REPORTED DETAILS

• The event was held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort in Kailua-Kona.
• Fifteen keiki from across West Hawaiʻi participated in the contest.
• The contest featured three age divisions: ages 5 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 17.
• Participants prepared their own unique poke recipes and were judged on creativity, presentation, taste, and the use of local ingredients.