Hawaii Wildlife Fund plans 20th anniversary events
Hawaii Wildlife Fund plans 20th anniversary events
To celebrate 20 years of community education, activism and conservation work, Hawaii Wildlife Fund team members on Maui and Hawaii Island are planning public events throughout the year.
A Kawa Estuary Restoration Workday is planned in Ka‘u on Friday. Other events include the seventh annual Manuka Natural Area Reserve coastal cleanup in South Kona April 29, a 20th anniversary celebration with a date to be determined in May in Ka’u, and Healthy Planet, Healthy Ocean at Hapuna Beach State Park June 8.
Also planned is a Kamilo community coastal cleanup in Ka‘u July 9, International Coastal Cleanup Day in Kamilo Sept. 14 and a 20th anniversary fundraiser in Hilo in October.
Info: Hawaii Island Coordinator Megan McWhite Lamson, mehana.consulting@gmail.com, 217-5777.
Koyanagi named Kohala Officer of the Quarter
The Hawaii Island Safety and Security Professionals Association recognized Officer Thomas Koyanagi as “Kohala Officer of the Quarter” for the fourth quarter of 2015 during a Feb. 12 ceremony.
Koyanagi, a 14-year veteran of the police department, who is assigned to the South Kohala District, was honored for arresting a convicted felon who was in possession of two firearms and ammunition.
On Oct. 9 just after midnight, Koyanagi noticed a suspicious van parked near a restaurant while he was on route to a report of a loud party. When he returned to the vehicle, a man was inside. While another officer was making contact with the man, Koyanagi spotted the end of a rifle barrel hidden under the man’s jacket. He immediately warned the other officer about the weapon, instructed the suspect to exit the van and arrested him.
During the investigation, Koyanagi recovered a rifle, a semi-automatic pistol and ammunition, and he determined that the suspect was a convicted felon who was prohibited from possessing firearms. The arrest led to seven charges and $51,000 bail.
The Hawaii Island Safety and Security Professionals Association is an organization of hotel and airport security managers and visitor industry professionals. Its Kohala Officer of the Quarter program is an opportunity to recognize outstanding officers from the North Kohala and South Kohala Districts.
History talk planned in Hilo
Hawaii Island historian Boyd Bond tells the story of King Kamehameha IV (Alexander Liholiho) and his queen Emma from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Lyman Museum in Hilo.
Admission to the talk is free to museum members, or $3 for nonmembers. Space is limited; first come, first seated.
Info: 935-5021, lymanmuseum.org.
Aloha Quilters of Kona meet
Aloha Quilters of Kona meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Living Stones Church at Pine Trees Plaza, 73-4040 Hulikoa Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Aloha Quilters of Kona is composed of quilters working in both traditional and Hawaiian styles. The group meets informally on the third Saturday of each month to share old and new ideas and techniques. New members, novice quilters or “old hands” are welcome.
Info: Eileen 328-8027, Lana 329-3723.