Kona HI-PAL First Annual Keiki Bowling Event a Success

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section and Hawaii Police Activities League (HI-PAL) thank all the keiki and their families who participated in the department’s inaugural HI-PAL Bowling event held May 8, 2026, at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona.

Designed to provide a fun and welcoming environment where youth could enjoy bowling while building positive connections with Hawai‘i Police Department officers, 20 kids partook in the fun. Each keiki received a complimentary game card from KBXtreme. The three bowlers with the highest scores were also recognized with special HI-PAL awards for their outstanding performances.

The Kona Community Policing Section extends a heartfelt mahalo to KBXtreme for supporting the event and helping create a memorable experience for the keiki of our community.

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

“This type of event was a first for us,” said Sergeant Wyattlane Nahale of the Kona Community Policing Section. “It provided an excellent opportunity to connect with kids beyond our regular sports activities. We look forward to planning more creative community outreach events for our island keiki in the future.”