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New Business Spotlight: Kai Cuisine
In January of this year, Ashley Baxter and her husband Rangihoro Walker opened Kai Cuisine. The word “kai” means ‘food’ in Reo Māori, and the
Lisa Atkinson
September 10, 2021
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Go Native: Growing a Native Hawaiian Urban Forest Project
Hawai’i Forest Institute Awarded Atherton Family Foundation Grant The Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI) has been awarded a $10,000 grant to encourage Hawaii’s residents and businesses
Big Island Pulse
August 10, 2021
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New Business Feature: Hilo Bottle Shop
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
Lisa Atkinson
July 9, 2021
Community
Parks and Recreation Senior Summer Classes to Commence July 26
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation announces Elderly Recreation Services. (ERS) will begin summer classes for seniors on Monday, July 26, 2021.
Angela Costa
July 2, 2021
Community
Gardening in Hawaii Part IV — Mayan World Farms | Orchidland
Duck Eggs and Knowledge at Tony’s Mayan World Farm in Orchidland As I mentioned in my last gardening article, I have learned that there is
Lisa Atkinson
June 22, 2021
Lifestyle
4 Times Calling Someone Aunty (or Uncle) Could Be A Bad Idea
In Hawaii, “Aunty” and “Unko” (Uncle in Standard English) are used as a sign of respect towards elders. While it is common practice, there are
Big Island Pulse
June 20, 2021
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Gardening in Hawai’i Part III — Filling In a Blank Canvas
After all of the hard work to create a growing garden and planting areas, I was excited to begin filling my blank canvas with plants-
Lisa Atkinson
June 7, 2021
Lifestyle
May Day is Lei Day
We all know the saying, but not everyone may know the origins. May Day has been celebrated around the world for thousands of years. It
Lisa Atkinson
April 22, 2021
Home & Garden
Gardening Part 2 of 6 — Dirt Is Good For You
Like many people who move here, we bought a newly constructed house on an acre lot. I will admit that I was not in love
Lisa Atkinson
April 21, 2021
Home & Garden
Gardening Part 1 of 6 — Before Hawaii
As a child, I admired my mom’s, grandmothers’, and great-grandmothers’ gardens for their beauty, diversity, and productivity. I admired them right up until I was
Lisa Atkinson
April 16, 2021
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