#Hawaiian food

KAPA DJ moves into quarter-finals in ‘Favorite Chef’ competition

As of Monday, the KAPA DJ was in first place.

What is your favorite Hawaiian food? Take our 30-second Poll #5

The Big Island Now Poll #4 asks: For a Big Island dinner party, what Hawaiian favorite food is a must on the menu?

19th Annual Taste of Hilo Sells Out

A Taste of Hilo has contribute over $125,000 in student scholarship awards and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.

Bamboo: The Most Useful Plant in the World

Often referred to as the “king of vegetables,” bamboo is delicious and offers many health benefits.

LETTER: County Radio System Has ‘Dead Spots’

“They spent $31 million on this radio upgrade and it doesn’t even cover the entire Island.”

Hō‘i‘o: Delicious & Nutritious Fern Shoots

Hō‘i‘o grows in the wet, higher-altitude rain forests of our islands, particularly on the Big Island and Maui.

Marungay: The Miracle Tree

There is real value to this tree, also sometimes called “The Tree of LIfe.”

Pipinola: Poor People’s Food?

Pipinola grows well here in Hawai‘i and can often be found growing in the wild.

One Scoop or Two?

Rice is a local food staple served at practically every meal here in Hawai‘i.

Pineapples Don’t Make it Hawaiian!

A common joke among local people is the fact that many different foods are titled “Hawaiian” because it contains pineapple in some shape or form.

Zippy’s Hilo Hiring This Week

Zippy’s restaurant is recruiting this week for positions at its new Hilo location, slated to open this summer.