Keiki Enjoy Hilo HI-PAL Motocross Event  

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section and the Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) thank everyone who participated in the HI-PAL Motocross Event held in Hilo on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Approximately 18 youth, ranging in age from 7 to 17 years old, participated in the event. Riders from across Hawai‘i Island competed in divisions based on dirt bike size, including 50cc, 60–80cc, 120cc, and Big Bike classes. Winners in each division received medals and prizes in recognition of their performances.

The event was organized by Hilo Community Policing Officer Christopher Barto in coordination with MX 808’s Tessa Angeleo and provided participants with an opportunity to enjoy friendly competition while building positive relationships with law enforcement and fellow riders.

HI-PAL is a Hawai‘i Police Department program in which police officers engage with youth through recreational and educational activities while serving as mentors. These positive interactions help encourage teamwork, citizenship, responsibility, and trust between youth and law enforcement.

Community organizations in the Hilo area interested in partnering with HI-PAL to host a youth event are encouraged to contact the Hilo Community Policing Section at (808) 961-8849.