
First Electricity in Hilo
In 1890 a water-driven Dynamo was connected to the Hilo Boarding School’s irrigation ditch with a direct current machine generating enough power for 12 bare

In 1890 a water-driven Dynamo was connected to the Hilo Boarding School’s irrigation ditch with a direct current machine generating enough power for 12 bare

Visualize yourself enjoying the Islands native plants while camping, hiking, and picnicking at this beautiful majestic state park known as Kalopa State Recreation Area. The

by Being Local You may or may not disagree. You may even have one that we left out here. But one thing is for sure.

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By: Lahela Rosario – December 15, 2017 Lahela Rosario is a TEEN correspondent for Big Island Pulse and works through the company’s community intern program.

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On July 1, 2019, the Styrofoam ban goes into effect on the Big Island. While I get the concern for the environment and I applaud

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Need an idea for lunch? Well, stuff yourself with one of their famous “SUMO” plates! Only at Ken’s House of Pancakes!