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8-12-22 Hāmākua Families Win Big at Keiki Fishing Tournament
“We are very appreciative of the tremendous support from our local businesses who found value in supporting our event,” added Ragocos.
8-12-22 Hāmākua Families Win Big at Keiki Fishing Tournament 
Hawai‘i Police Department
Hāmākua Patrol
School Resource Officer Blake Ragocos
Phone: (808) 775-7533
Media Release
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hāmākua Community Policing Section would like to congratulate all the winners and thank all the participants who partook in the second-annual Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League/DARE Hawaii Back to School Fishing Tournament on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the Laupāhoehoe Point Beach Park.
About 60 keiki, ages 5-17, and their parents/guardians from across the Hāmākua district participated in the fun-filled event. Forty fish of varying species were caught during the tournament, with the heaviest being a “tohei” or white eel. Families had the choice of keeping or releasing the fish after it was logged and weighed.
In addition to fishing, participants and their families were treated to a “Golf With A Cop” miniature golf course, as well as an ocean safety and awareness presentation by DLNR/DOCARE Officer John Kahiapo. Attendees also enjoyed a free lunch, ice shave, and prizes, which were donated by local businesses and individuals, including:
Hāmākua Patrol
School Resource Officer Blake Ragocos
Phone: (808) 775-7533
Media Release
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hāmākua Community Policing Section would like to congratulate all the winners and thank all the participants who partook in the second-annual Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League/DARE Hawaii Back to School Fishing Tournament on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the Laupāhoehoe Point Beach Park.
About 60 keiki, ages 5-17, and their parents/guardians from across the Hāmākua district participated in the fun-filled event. Forty fish of varying species were caught during the tournament, with the heaviest being a “tohei” or white eel. Families had the choice of keeping or releasing the fish after it was logged and weighed.
In addition to fishing, participants and their families were treated to a “Golf With A Cop” miniature golf course, as well as an ocean safety and awareness presentation by DLNR/DOCARE Officer John Kahiapo. Attendees also enjoyed a free lunch, ice shave, and prizes, which were donated by local businesses and individuals, including:
- Cartow Kohala
- HPM
- Councilwoman Heather Kimball
- Honua Ola Bio Energy
- Malama Market – Honoka‘a
- Earl’s Waimea
- Café Pesto
- Parker Ranch Center
- HI-End Bullies
- Access Capabilities
- Dairy Queen
- Anuenue Ice Cream & Shave Ice
- Vero Pearls
- Tokunaga Store
- Laupahoehoe Train Museum
- Honoka‘a High School Athletics
- Hilo Laser Tag
- DARE Hawaii
- County of Hawai‘i
- Department of Parks and Recreation
“We are very appreciative of the tremendous support from our local businesses who found value in supporting our event,” added Ragocos.
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