Did you know?—There’s over a thousand locally owned maker-producer businesses on Hawaiʻi Island making everything from paddleboards to nut butters, ukuleles to vitamins, and boats to beer! Supporting our local businesses means more diverse, living-wage jobs, opportunities for entrepreneurs, reduced environmental impact, less reliance on imported goods and tourism, and a more resilient economy. It’s never been a more important time to buy local!
I know I’ve mentioned this before, but I absolutely LOVE sushi. Being here on the Big Island, we have access to some amazing fish, shellfish,
We all have that one friend (maybe you are that friend) who is willing to try anything. I am very fortunate to have a few
People walk into local Hawaiian businesses every day. It is unlikely that the owner of one of those businesses is standing at the front door
(Last year Big Island Pulse provided you with information on locally grown trees and alternatives. This article serves as an update for 2021.) The smell
The newest addition to the great shops on Kilauea Avenue is a familiar one: Basically Books. Recently relocated from their Kamehameha location (you know, down by Ken’s),
The fantastic CSA Produce Boxes from O.K. Farms are still going strong! They have expanded their boxes for purchase every Tuesday here in Hilo from
I love hard cider. And hard seltzer. And hard tea. Beer- not so much, but I do appreciate a well-crafted brew. Imagine my delight when
The Hilton Waikoloa Village resort is well known for its gigantic property filled with plenty of water activities, kama’aina day pass deals, and its Disney-esque
After driving by and thinking, “I should stop there,” for the past two years, I finally made it to Dimple Cheek Cafe & Local Market
Fellow Hiloans, we have a delightful new bottle shop in downtown- the Hilo Bottle Shop! On Kilauea Avenue just south of Pizza Hut, this hidden
