MEDIA RELEASE

State Sen. Gilbert Kahele, who represents District 2 on the Big Island, is holding three more talk story forums beginning Friday, Oct. 14.

These final three meetings follow on the heels of forums held in Volcano and Pahoa.

The forums allow Kahele to meet with residents and listen to their concerns.

“I’ve been able to gain a greater understanding of the many unique issues facing the different communities through these forums and I look forward to continuing that trend in the upcoming legislative session,” Kahele said. “My aim is to find solutions to the issues that are brought to light at these forums.”

Here is the schedule for the upcoming forums:

* Ocean View “Talk Story” Forum
5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14
Ocean View Community Center
92-8924 Leilani Circle, Ocean View

* Pahala “Talk Story” Forum
5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26
Pahala Community Center
96-1149 Kamani Street, Pahala

* Hilo “Talk Story” Forum
5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16
Waiakea High School Cafeteria
155 W. Kawili Street