The Kona Hawaii Temple is the 70th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The intent to build the temple was announced on May 7, 1998, by the church's First Presidency. It is located in Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawaii and is the second temple built in Hawaii, along with the Laie Hawaii Temple, and is the sixth in the Pa…The Kona Hawaii Temple is the 70th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The intent to build the temple was announced on May 7, 1998, by the church's First Presidency. It is located in Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawaii and is the second temple built in Hawaii, along with the Laie Hawaii Temple, and is the sixth in the Pacific Islands.