Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (D-Hilo, Hamakua, Kohala, Waimea, Waikoloa, Kona) announced that $500,000 in Capital Improvement Projects funds were released Thursday, May 21, by Governor David Ige for the design of a covered playcourt at Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Elementary and Intermediate School in Papaikou.
Senator Inouye said “I am pleased that the Governor has released the funds for a covered playcourt at Kalaniana‘ole Elementary & Intermediate. As a school with no gymnasium, the playcourt will give students, parents and teachers a place to gather and enjoy recreational activities.”