HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-05 Liquor Commission Agenda HiloLIQUOR CONTROL 02/26/2026 09:03 AM
C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor
William V. Brilhante, Jr.
Managing Director
Merrick Nishimoto
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawaii
LIQUOR COMMISSION
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4261
(808) 961-8218 • Fax (808) 961-8684
E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov
DATE: Thursday, March 5, 2026
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control,
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii
Stacie T. Waltjen
Director
Jennifer Yadao, Chair
Wil Okabe, Vice Chair
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Steve Morifuji, Commissioner
Gene Nakashima, Commissioner
Laurisa Nishimoto, Commissioner
Alan Okamoto, Commissioner
Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner
Melvin Ventura, Commissioner
Public Testimony may be done in person, or in writing by email, fax, or
mail/walk-in. To ensure timely delivery to the Commission, written testimony
should be received by 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting by:
(1) Email: cohdlc(a_hawaiicounty.gov; (2) Fax: (808) 961-8684; or (3) Mail/walk-in:
101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, H196720. Indicate agenda item submitting for;
submit separate testimony for each item. All testimony regardless of time of
receipt will be part of the permanent record.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes — January 8, 2026, Regular Session
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
Interested persons wishing to provide testimony on any agenda item may do so
now or at the time the specific agenda item is called.
V. Public Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
25-11
Toprich Inc.
Miyazaki Sushi & IZAKAYA
75-5742 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-5-007:002
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category 131, with Ratification of Temporary
Restaurant General liquor license, Category 131
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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2. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
2. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
3. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
VII. Unfinished Business - None
Vill. New Business
25-12
Hilton Grand Vacations Management, LLC
Ocean Tower Bistro and Bar
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii
6-9-007:039
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2
25-15
Kanikapila Cafe, LLC
Hale Kanikapila
168 Keawe Street, Hilo, H awa i i
2-3-006:007
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2
25-16
Kanikapila Cafe, LLC
Keawe Trading Post
168 Keawe Street, Hilo, H awa i i
2-3-006:007
Original Retail General liquor license
25-17
Hawaiian Shrimp LLC
Hawaiian Shrimp Restaurant
16-119 Orchidland Drive, Suite B1, Kea`au,
Hawaii
1-6-009:386
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2
1. Change in Officers/Directors Submitted for Approval
a. Alibi Tavern Incorporated, dba Alibi Tavern Inc., requesting approval
of Change in Officers and Application for Transfer of Stock as follows:
• Removal of Jobe Leialoha, President;
• Transfer of 34% stock shares held by Jobe Leialoha,
to Castly Dingle (17%) and Ikaika Galinato (17%);
effective February 1, 2026, by forms received February 6, 2026; of its
Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kea`au
Plaza, 16-566 Pahoa Highway, #5, Kea`au, Hawaii.
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b. MNS, Ltd., dba ABC Store #62, dba ABC Store #63, dba ABC Store
#71, dba ABC Store #75, dba Island Gourmet Markets, dba Aloha
Wine Bar, requesting approval of Change in Officers/Directors, with
the removal of Scott Shimogawa, Executive Vice President and Director,
effective January 20, 2026, by form received February 10, 2026; of its
Retail General and Dispenser General liquor licenses, for all Hawaii
Island locations.
C. Food Pantry, Ltd., dba Whalers General Store #230, dba Holo Holo
Market, requesting approval of Change in Officers, with the removal of
Stacy Waiau-Omori, Vice President, effective January 24, 2026; by form
received February 23, 2026; of its Retail General liquor licenses, located
at the Kings' Shops, 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite A-5, Waikoloa,
Hawaii; and 78-128 `Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
d. Foodland Super Market, Limited, dba Foodland (Keaau), dba
Foodland Farms, dba Foodland Super Market — Waimea, dba
Sack `N Save (Kinoole), dba Sack `N Save (Kona), dba Sack `N
Save (Puainako), requesting approval of Change in Officers as follows:
• Removal of Stacy Waiau-Omori, Vice President, effective
January 24, 2026;
• Appointment of Nathan Okinaka, as Vice President, effective
January 26, 2026;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Nathan Okinaka, Vice President;
by forms received February 23, 2026; of its Retail General liquor licenses,
for all Hawaii Island store locations.
e. The Kalama Beach Corporation, dba Anytime Bar, dba Malama
Market (Honokaa), dba Malama Market — Ocean View, dba Malama
Market Pahoa, requesting approval of Change in Officers, with the
removal of Stacy Waiau-Omori, Vice President, effective January 24,
2026; by form received February 23, 2026; of its Retail General and
Restaurant General, Category B2, liquor licenses, for all Hawaii Island
locations.
2. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Kanikapila Cafe, LLC, dba Hale Kanikapila, ratification of Application
for Outside Storage Permit, located at 168 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii,
approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on February 23, 2026, of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 168
Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
b. Michelle Waxman, Solicitor, RNDC of Hawaii, ratification of
Application for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen
on February 6, 2026, of its Wholesale General liquor license, located
at 94-501 Kau Street, Waipahu, Hawaii.
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C. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, ratification of Application
for Entertainment Permits, for events on February 8 & 28, 2026, approved
by Director Stacie Waltjen on January 28, 2026; of its Winery liquor
license, Category A, located at the Volcano Golf Course Subdivision,
35 Pi`i Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii.
d. Hualalai Investors, LLC, dba Four Seasons Resort Hualalai,
ratification of Application for Game Permit, for an event on January 30,
2026, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on January 28, 2026, of its
Hotel liquor license, located at 72-100 Ka`upulehu Drive, 87 Mile Marker
on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
e. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122,
ratification of Application for Game Permits, for an event on March 19,
2026; and events on March 1 - 31, 2026, approved by Director Stacie
Waltjen on February 23, 2026; of its Temporary Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B2, located at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-A185a and
3-A185b, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
3. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. Hilo Burger Joint LLP, dba Hilo Burger Joint, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an
event on January 27, 2026, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen
on January 26, 2026; of its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B1, located at 776 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
b. Puna Chocolate Company, dba Hale Cocoa, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for
events on February 19 & 26, 2026, approved by Director Stacie
Waltjen on February 17, 2026; of its Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B1, located at 79-7378 Hawaii Belt Road,
Kealakekua, Hawaii.
4. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-25-101, The Rotary Club of Kona Community
Foundation, dba The Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation,
for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on March 14, 2026, held
at BMW of Hawai`I, 5533 Loloku Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-25-102, The Rotary Club of Kona Community
Foundation, dba The Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation,
for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on March 14, 2026, held
at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel,
75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. License No. SP-25-103, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, dba Waikoloa
Dry Forest Initiative, for a Special General liquor license, for an event
on March 27, 2026, held at the Kings' Shops, 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive,
Waikoloa Village, Hawaii.
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d. License No. SP-25-104, Hilo Community Players, dba Hilo Community
Players, for a Special General liquor license, for events on January 30;
February 1, 5-8, 10, 12-16, 19, 22, 26, 2026; held at 280 Keawe Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
e. License No. SP-25-105, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on February 6, 2026, held at the Hilo Palace Theater,
38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-25-106, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on February 9, 2026, held at the Hilo Palace Theater,
38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-25-107, Waimea Country School, dba Waimea
Country School, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an
event on February 21, 2026, held at65-1237 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela,
Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-25-108, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center,
for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on February 21,
2026, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Highway, Volcano, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP-25-109, Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation,
dba Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation, for a Special General
liquor license, for an event on May 4, 2026, held at The Club at Hokuli`a,
81-6636 Pu`u Oahu Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
j. License No. SP-25-110, Hilo Woman's Club, dba Hilo Woman's
Club, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on
March 21, 2026, held at Lele Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
5. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-25-034, MSC Cruises SA, dba MSC Magnifica,
for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo,
Hawaii, on February 11, 2026.
b. License No. TV-25-035, Oceania Cruises, Ltd., dba MS Vista,
for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on March 14, 2026.
6. Memorandum dated February 23, 2026, from Brandon Gonzalez,
Liquor Administrative Officer, reporting about the meetings,
sessions, business, and benefits of attending the National Alcohol
Beverage Control Association (NABCA) and National Liquor Law
Enforcement Association (NLLEA) Alcohol Compliance Training
(ACT) Program, February 9 - 12, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia.
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IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
April 2, 2026, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of
Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
May 7, 2026, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
X. Adjournment
For information relative to any of the above -mentioned applications and/or procedures for protesting
against a liquor license, call the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218.
Anyone requiring auxiliary aid / service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the
Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218, or by email at cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov,
as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate accessible formats.
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