Community police events: First Youth Car Show set for Hilo, five Coffee with a Cop dates in West Hawaiʻi this month

Police invite keiki to participate in free car show in Hilo

Hawaiʻi Island’s young automotive enthusiasts are invited to showcase a vehicle in the first annual Youth Car Show at the Hilo Drag Strip on Saturday, Aug. 15.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section, in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Police Activities League and D.A.R.E. Hawaiʻi, are hosting the free, family-friendly event to bring the community together while showcasing the passion, creativity, and hard work of Hawaiʻi Island’s youth.

The Youth Car Show aims to provide young people with an opportunity to display their vehicles, meet others who share an interest in automobiles, and compete for awards in a positive environment.

Whether it’s a restoration project completed with family members, a first project vehicle, or a vehicle they are especially proud of, youth ages 17-years old and under are encouraged to register and share their accomplishments with the community.

Admission to the Youth Car Show is free and will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Hilo Drag Strip. Awards will be presented at the end in four categories –– imports, classics, trucks and other.

Community members are encouraged to attend and support Hawaiʻi Island’s young automotive enthusiasts. The event will also provide opportunities for families to connect with police officers and community partners while enjoying a day of fun.

“We’re excited to host the first-ever Hawaiʻi Police Activities League car show in Hilo,” said Lieutenant Ryan Pagan of the Hilo Community Policing Section. “We encourage boys and girls who are car enthusiasts to sign up for this fun event.”

Vehicle registration is now open. To enter the car show or for more information, please contact Lieutenant Ryan Pagan by phone at (808) 961-2350 or by email at Ryan.Pagan@hawaiipolice.gov.

Hawaiʻi Police Department to host 5 Coffee with a Cop events in West Hawaiʻi this month

Residents can get to know their district police officers at five Coffee with a Cop events set for West Hawaiʻi in August.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department hosts these popular events to listen to community members. They are intentionally informal with no agenda. Topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.

All upcoming Coffee with a Cop events will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The locations and dates include:

• Kona Mountain Coffee Co., 73-4038 Hulikoa Drive, Kailua-Kona, on Friday, Aug. 7
• Holualoa Bakery & Cafe, 76-5900 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, on Wednesday, Aug. 12
• Caffé Florian, 81-6637 Hawaii Belt Road, Kealakekua, on Wednesday, Aug. 19
• Kona Coffee & Tea, 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, on Thursday, Aug. 20
• Waimea Center McDonald’s, 65-1154 Mamalahoa Highway, Waimea, on Thursday, Aug. 20

For more information regarding Coffee With a Cop in Kailua-Kona, Holualoa and Kealakekua, contact Kona Community Policing Section at (808) 326-4646, ext. 259.

For the Coffee With a Cop in Waimea, contact the South Kohala Police Station at (808) 887-3080.