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The pancake mix was created by the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative, a group of 180 ‘ulu farmers throughout the state.

This partnership is part of Mauna Lani’s continued mission to bring an elevated culinary experience to guests and Big Island residents visiting the resort.

Women entrepreneurs and business owners are encouraged to apply for the Pay It Forward microgrant program, which will be accepted by the Zonta Club of Hilo until midnight July 20.

Dianna Kahler grew up working in her parents restaurants, beginning at 9 years old as a cashier, and now is on the verge of opening her own eatery.

The Paliuli Farm Sanctuary is part of Hestia Magic retreat centers, which began in 2014 with a location in California, and last year added a second location at Kealakekua Bay.

Big Island Coffee Roasters continue to put Ka’ū coffee and its farmers on the map after earning the highest scoring review ever of a Kaʻū coffee.

Hu Honua, which owns a renewable, dispatchable firm energy biomass power plant in Pepe‘ekeo since 2008, is seeking a jury trial in the district court.

With the growing concerns about the use of herbicides and other toxic treatments to kill weeds, Steve Hambly of Hilo is hoping to encourage property owners to use the safer method of steam.

ʻOhana Thrift Store’s closure comes as The Salvation Army Kona Corps’ focus shifts to maximizing support and resources to its other local social services programs and The Salvation Army’s Kona Preschool.

With high school and college graduation ceremonies scheduled in the coming week, lei makers on Hawai‘i Island have been taking pre-orders for at least a month, with some no longer taking those requests.

The trial was put into place to address the skyrocketing parking prices and limited free spaces that have become a problem for the downtown business district.

The organization’s 2025 second quarter forecast shows sharp increases in U.S. import tariffs, sweeping federal layoffs along with volatile fiscal and immigration policies are undermining consumer confidence, raising inflation expectations and worsening the business outlook — nationally and in Hawaiʻi’s visitor-dependent economy.

The Hawaiʻi Master Food Preservers debuts its first conference on Thursday, Oct. 23, with the 35th Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Growers Conference following that weekend from Friday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 26.

Byron Goo, CEO of Tea Chest Hawaiʻi, will serve as chair of the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting U.S. exports and international trade development.

The limited liability company recalled packages in the 0.6-ounce and 4-ounce bags that were distributed to multiple retail locations.

Oasis Skateshop in Hilo continues to host events and engage the local scene while the skate community eagerly anticipates the building of the long-awaited county skatepark for all ages and skill levels.

The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Craft Fair kicks off on Wednesday and ends on Saturday. Vendors will be located at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Starting May 1, the oceanfront roadway, from Kailua Pier to Hualālai Road, will be open for southbound traffic only to create about 50 parking spaces on the northbound side.

The brokerage firm handling the sale of the Kona Inn shopping Village lists the price as “best offer.”

Since Maria Jose opened West Hawai‘i Animal Urgent Care in December 2024 she has seen several animals with a wide range of ailments. Aside from cats and dogs, Jose has treated chickens, guinea pigs and rabbits.