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Waimea Today
By the People, for the People
Hawaiʻi Police Chief Launches Monthly 'Talk Story' Sessions
New informal meetings aim to strengthen community-police relations across the island.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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The Hawaiʻi County Police Department is launching a new series of informal 'Talk Story with the Chief' sessions that will rotate throughout the island. These monthly meetings will provide residents an opportunity to meet directly with Police Chief Reed Mahuna and district commanders to share concerns, ask questions, and discuss public safety issues in an open, conversational setting.
Why it matters
The informal format of these 'Talk Story' sessions reflects the department's goal of being more accessible and responsive to the community. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen communication and connection between police leadership and the people they serve across Hawaiʻi Island.
The details
The first session in the series will be held on February 17, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Waimea Civic Center Conference Room. Future meeting dates and locations will be announced as they are scheduled.
- The first 'Talk Story with the Chief' session will be held on February 17, 2026.
The players
Reed Mahuna
The police chief of the Hawaiʻi County Police Department.
What’s next
Future meeting dates and locations for the 'Talk Story with the Chief' sessions will be announced as they are scheduled.
The takeaway
These new informal 'Talk Story' sessions demonstrate the Hawaiʻi County Police Department's commitment to strengthening community-police relations and being more accessible and responsive to the needs of residents across the island.
