Surfer Lily Able Honored with Newly Built Lifeguard Tower

Surfer Lily Able honored with newly built lifeguard tower

NORTH KONA, Hawaii (KHON2) -- A lifeguard tower now stands at Kohanaiki Beach Park, a popular North Kona surf spot known as “Pine Trees.” But for one family, this structure is more than just a safety upgrade -- it's a tribute to a life lost too soon. 10 new lifeguards graduate from Honolulu Ocean Safety Department The Hawai‘i Fire Department held a blessing ceremony on June 13 at 3:30 p.m. to commemorate the tower's launch and remember Lil…

Hawaiʻi County Fire Department to Launch Lifeguard Service at Kohanaiki Beach Park

Hawaiʻi County Fire Department to Launch Lifeguard Service at Kohanaiki Beach Park

Lifeguard Service Launching At Kohanaiki Beach Park

KONA, Hawaiʻi - A blessing ceremony for the new lifeguard tower will be held on Friday, June 13, at 3:30 p.m.

Hawaiʻi Fire Department to Launch Lifeguard Service at Kohanaiki Beach Park Blessing Ceremony Scheduled for June 13, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.

Hawaiʻi Fire Department to Launch Lifeguard Service at Kohanaiki Beach Park Blessing Ceremony Scheduled for June 13, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.   The Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD) has begun lifeguard services at Kohanaiki Beach Park. With the newly constructed lifeguard tower now installed and staffed, HFD will mark the occasion with a traditional Hawaiian blessing and dedication ceremony on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at the tower site. The Koh…