HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-02 Liquor Commission Agenda KonaLIQUOR CONTROL 03/25/2026 01:26 PM
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
Stacie T. Waltjen
Director
Jennifer Yadao, Chair
Wil Okabe, Vice Chair
Steve Morifuji, Commissioner
Gene Nakashima, Commissioner
Laurisa Nishimoto, Commissioner
Alan Okamoto, Commissioner
Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner
Melvin Ventura, Commissioner
VACANT, Commissioner
DATE: Thursday, April 2, 2026
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control,
Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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(&-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 — February 5, 2026, Regular Session
March 5, 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:
25-14
The Hidden Nene, LLC
The Hidden Nene
58 Furneaux Lane, Hilo, Hawaii
2-3-008:021
Original Dispenser General liquor license,
Category 131
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
VII. Unfinished Business - None
Vill. New Business
25-20
Hawaii High Country Lounge, LLC
Hawaii High Country Lounge
19-3948 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii
1-9-004:055
Change in Category to B2, from its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category A.
1. Request to Extend the Time for Issuance of License Submitted for Approval
a. A to Z Owners LLC, dba Da Coco Shack, RE: Application No. 24-13,
requesting to extend the time for issuance of the liquor license for good
cause shown for an additional 12 months, from April 3, 2026, to and including
April 3, 2027, by letter received March 16, 2026, of its Restaurant General
liquor license, Category 131, located at 76-6246 Ali`i Drive, #102, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii .
b. West Hawaii Island Proprietors LLC, dba Da Whip, RE: Application
No. 24-21, requesting to extend the time for issuance of the liquor license
for good cause shown for an additional 6 months, from April 3, 2026, to
and including September 3, 2026, by letter received March 16, 2026, of
its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at 73-5619
Kauhola Street, Suite 204, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. Bikini Bottoms LLC, dba Bikini Bottoms Coffee, RE: Application No.
24-17, requesting to extend the time for issuance of the liquor license for
good cause shown for an additional 12 months, from April 3, 2026, to and
including April 3, 2027) by letter received March 18, 2026, of its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category 131, located at 75-5719 Ali`i Drive, Ste. A101,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii .
d. Treehouse Next Door, Inc., dba Petals & Provisions, RE: Application
No. 23-18, requesting to extend the time for issuance of the liquor license
for good cause shown for an additional 12 months, from April 4, 2026, to
and including April 4, 2027) by letter received March 25, 2026, of its Retail
General liquor license, located at 76-5905 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa,
Hawaii.
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2. Change in Directors Submitted for Approval
a. Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club,
Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., (Retail), approval of
Change in Directors as follows:
• Removal of Allison Schovee, Jamie Weinstein, and Nate Taylor,
Directors;
• Appointment of William Rieflin, Kristin Link, and Stephen Watson,
as Directors;
• Personal History and Affidavits for William Rieflin, Kristin Link, and
Stephen Watson, Directors;
effective January 1, 2026) by form received February 25, 2026; of its
Retail General and Club liquor licenses, Category B2, located at 72-250
Kukio Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
b. The Odom Corporation, dba The Odom Corporation (Kailua-Kona),
dba The Odom Corporation (Keaau), approval of Change in Directors,
with the removal of Randy Halter, Director; effective February 26, 2026,
by form received March 4, 2026; of its Wholesale General liquor license,
located at the W.H. Shipman Industrial Park, 16-211 Wiliama Place,
Kea`au, Hawaii; and the Kaloko Light Industrial Park, 75-5563 Kauhola
Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
3. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Berj Corporation, dba My Bar, ratification of Application for Game
Permits, for events on March 22 & March 29, 2026, approved by Director
Stacie Waltjen on March 9, 2026, of its Dispenser General liquor license,
Category B2, located at the Luhia Center I, 74-5606 Luhia Street, Spaces
Al A27 A3 and A413, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
b. Hawaii High Country Lounge, LLC, dba Hawaii High Country Lounge,
ratification of Application for Live Entertainment and Dancing, a one time
trial period not to exceed 90 days, effective March 15 - June 15, 2026,
approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on March 11, 2026, of its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category A, located at 19-3948 Old Volcano Road,
Volcano, Hawaii.
C. Samantha Hall, Solicitor, Lanikai Brewing Company, ratification of
Application for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on
March 16, 2026, of its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, located at
167 & 175C Hamakua Drive, Suite 100, Kailua, Hawaii.
d. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, ratification of Application
for Entertainment Permit, for an event on March 28, 2026, approved by
Director Stacie Waltjen on March 23, 2026; of its Winery liquor license,
Category A, located at the Volcano Golf Course Subdivision, 35 Pi`i
Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii.
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4. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. Smash Daddy's LLC, dba Smash Daddy's, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on March 17,
2026, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on March 5, 2026; of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Waikoloa
Plaza, 68-1820 Waikoloa Road, #E105, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
b. JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinn's, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on March 17, 2026,
approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on March 4, 2026; of its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5655 Palani Road,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. Hilo Burger Joint LLP, dba Hilo Burger Joint, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on March 17, 2026,
approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on March 16, 2026; of its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B1, located at 776 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo,
Hawaii.
d. Kuleana Spirits, Inc., dba Kuleana Rum Shack, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on March 27,
2026, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on March 16, 2026; of its Small
Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1, located at the Queens'
MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Spaces H5, H6 and H7,
Waikoloa, Hawaii.
e. Honokaa Public House LLC, dba Honokaa Public House, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on
March 27, 2026, approved by Director Stacie Waltjen on March 18, 2026;
of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 45-3490
Mamane Street, Units G & F, Honoka`a, Hawaii.
5. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-25-111, International Sea Turtle Society, dba
International Sea Turtle Society, for a Special General liquor license,
for an event on March 2, 2026, held at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa,
78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-25-112, Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation, dba
Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association, for a Special General liquor
license, for an event on March 7, 2026, held at the Mauna Kea Golf
Course, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii.
C. License No. SP-25-113, Hilo High School Foundation, dba Hilo High
School Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an
event on April 24, 2026, held at the Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Avenue,
Hilo, Hawaii.
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d. License No. SP-25-114, Hawaii Island United Way, dba Hawaii Island
United Way, for a Special General liquor license, for events on March 14
& 15, 2026, held at 68-1050 Makaiwa Place, Waimea, Hawaii.
e. License No. SP-25-115, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
events on March 6, 87 13, 14, 20, 22, 26-29, 2026, held at the Kahilu
Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-25-116, VASH Hawaii Island, dba VASH Hawaii
Island, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on March 17, 2026,
held at the Kings' Shops, 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa Village,
Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-25-117, 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 March 6, 2026, held at the Hilo Palace Theater,
38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-25-118, 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 March 12, 2026, held at the Hilo Palace Theater,
38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP-25-119, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for events on March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 29, 2026, held at the
Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
j. License No. SP-25-120, 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 April 2, 2026, held at the Hilo Palace Theater,
38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
k. License No. SP-25-121, 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 April 3, 2026, held at the Hilo Palace Theater,
38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
I. License No. SP-25-122, 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 April 4, 2026, held at the Hilo Palace Theater,
38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
M. License No. SP-25-123, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba
Aloha Theatre, for a Special General liquor license, for events on
March 13-14, 20-217 27-29, 2026, held at the Aloha Theatre, 79-7384
Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
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n. License No. SP-25-124, Puna Hongwanji Mission, dba Puna
Hongwanji Mission, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
an event on March 28, 2026, held at 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Kea`au,
Hawaii.
o. License No. SP-25-125, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center,
for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on March 21,
2026, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Highway, Volcano, Hawaii.
P. License No. SP-25-126, Hilo Community Players, dba Hilo Community
Players, for a Special General liquor license, for events on March 20,
22-24, 30; April 6, 13-14, 19-20, 2026; held at 280 Keawe Street, Hilo,
Hawaii.
q. License No. SP-25-127, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
events on April 3, 11, 17, 19, 26, & 30, 2026; held at the Kahilu Theatre,
67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
6. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. 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.
b. License No. TV-25-036, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean
Cruise Line, dba Voyager of the Seas, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on May 1, 2026.
C. License No. TV-25-037, Intercruises as agents for Celebrity Cruises,
dba Celebrity Edge, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona
Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on May 9, 2026.
d. License No. TV-25-038, Intercruises as agents for Celebrity Cruises,
dba Celebrity Edge, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo
Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on May 8, 2026.
e. License No. TV-25-039, Intercruises as agents for Celebrity Cruises,
dba Celebrity Solstice, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at
Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on April 27, 2026.
f. License No. TV-25-040, Intercruises as agents for Celebrity Cruises,
dba Celebrity Solstice, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at
Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on April 25-26, 2026.
g. License No. TV-25-041, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean
Cruise Line, dba Anthem of the Seas, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on May 2-3, 2026.
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7. Temporary Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. T-REST-G-1068, Kanikapila Cafe, LLC, dba
Hale Kanikapila, Temporary Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at 168 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii, effective
March 19, 2026.
b. License No. T-RG-1069, Kanikapila Cafe, LLC, dba Keawe
Trading Post, Temporary Retail General liquor license, located
at 168 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii, effective March 19, 2026.
C. License No. T-REST-G-148, Kona Inn Restaurant LLC, dba
Kona Inn Restaurant, Temporary Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B2, located at the Kona Inn Shopping Village,
75-5744 Ali`i Drive, Suite 135, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, effective
March 25, 2026.
d. License No. T-REST-G-503, Kona Ocean Club LLC, dba
Kona Canoe Club, Temporary Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B1, located at the Kona Inn Shopping Village, 75-5744
Ali`i Drive, Suite 21, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, effective March 25, 2026.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
May 7, 2026, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
June 4, 2026, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, 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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