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Hawai‘i's New Parks Director Aims to Transform Recreation Amid Job Vacancies

2/16/2025

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Hawai‘i County's new Parks and Recreation Director, Clayton Honma, is on a mission to elevate the community's recreational spaces. With exciting projects like Miloli‘i Beach Park and Papa‘aloa Gym kicking off in March, he’s determined to create vibrant hubs for both residents and visitors. However, the county grapples with nearly 700 job vacancies, hindering essential services as recruitment efforts ramp up.

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Story summary

Hawai‘i County's new Parks and Recreation Director, Clayton Honma, is on a mission to elevate the community's recreational spaces. With exciting projects like Miloli‘i Beach Park and Papa‘aloa Gym kicking off in March, he’s determined to create vibrant hubs for both residents and visitors. However, the county grapples with nearly 700 job vacancies, hindering essential services as recruitment efforts ramp up.