Hawaii 24/7

Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in identifying a person whose partially decomposed body was found in a West Hawaiʻi public park last summer. Police hope someone will recognize a two-dimensional facial reconstruction from the skull recovered at the scene.

Read the full story

After 61 days and some 8,000 volunteer man-hours, the keiki playground is once again a jewel of the Big Island’s recreation.

Read the full story

  With only a few days left in the 60-day renovation, Kamakana Playground volunteers are making a few adjustments and corrections before reopening. Community Project Manager Cliff Kopp reports minor issues with one of the chess tables and the keiki zip-line, which apparently would only have been appropriate for really, really, really tall kids without […]

Read the full story

The renovations at Kamakana Playground are heading into the last week of a 60-day schedule. Many details still must be attended to, community project manager Cliff Kopp said, and volunteers still are needed at Higashihara Park. On Sunday, May 3, Kopp wrote: Day 52 is in the books. The keiki playground is put together thanks […]

Read the full story

  Karin Stanton/Hawaii247.com Contributing Editor Half way through its renovations, Kamakana Playground is starting to look like the park gem Cliff Kopp envisioned. Kopp, however, said there still is much work to be done and he will need community volunteers more than ever. Although numerous organizations and companies have contributed materials, equipment and hours of […]

Read the full story

Things are shaping up at Kamakana Playground. The work at Higashihara Park continued last week and through the weekend. Here’s the latest update from community project manager Cliff Kopp: Saturday, April 4, Day 23: Here is what we did today care of the Hawaii Drug Court program volunteers and the Hawaii Carpenter’s Union Apprentice Program. It’s […]

Read the full story

  Another weekend – another chance to get involved in the Kamakana Playground renovations. Community project manager Cliff Kopp reminds weekend warriors they are welcome to come up to Higashihara Park and pitch in. There still is much work to be done to make the keiki playground a jewel of the Kona Coast. Just show […]

Read the full story

  Renovation work on Kamakana Playground at Higashihara Park is entering its third week and is on track to re-open May 12. Community project manager Cliff Kopp sent an update Friday morning: To date we have placed 50 ton of rock wall (with 20 ton to go), power washed all wood structures, begun sealing/staining of […]

Read the full story

  Karin Stanton/Hawaii247.com Contributing Editor Kamakana Children’s Playground renovations are on schedule a week into the project, but mason and carpenter volunteers still are needed. Cliff Kopp, community project manager, said he has been pleased with the progress and is grateful to the local companies that have contributed equipment and manpower. However, work is in […]

Read the full story

The heavy construction began Saturday at Higashihara Park’s Kamakana Children’s Playground. About 100 volunteers were expected to help out, which was a good thing as 60 ton of rock, 30 ton of sand, and 4 ton of cement was delivered. The community volunteer renovation project continues for six weeks. If you can help, just show up […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE Effective today, the Kamakana Playground at Harold H. Higashihara Park located in Keauhou, Kona (78-7300 Kuakini Highway) will be closed for repairs while P&R staff works to upgrade the facility. The Department of Parks and Recreation apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates the public’s patience during this closure.

Read the full story

View Larger Map MEDIA RELEASE Kamakana Playground at Harold H. Higashihara Park located in Keauhou, Kona (78‑7300 Kuakini Highway) will be closed to the public for two days (Wednesday, January 28, 2009 and Thursday, January 29, 2009) for maintenance.

Read the full story