Hilo DIA

     Lucy’s Taqueria is nine weeks old and counting. Judging by their “lull” at 3 p.m., the freshest face in downtown Hilo is enjoying more than just the thrill of being the newest flavor of the month for fickle patrons. Occupying the large space vacated by the franchised Mongolian Grill, this taqueria holds two kitchens, [...]

“Growing Self-Reliance!”  Come celebrate and support Hawaii Island Organic Farming Featuring “Let’s Grow Hilo” Organic Gardens Project Enjoy Organic Food Harvested from Public Spaces Live Music and Cultural Performances Edible Plant Sale and Giveaways Keiki Face Painting Pono-Sustainability Demonstrations And Mini Workshops  “Let’s grow Hilo” Logo Design Contest Winner to be announced…PRIZES!! Co-Creative Local Economy [...]

Best Year Ever! 10th Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival Celebrating the Year of the WATER Dragon in Downtown Hilo! KUNG HEE FAT CHOY!

The Downtown Improvement Association would like to send a big MAHALO to all who helped make the 10th Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival possible. Your sponsorship is greatly appreciated. Click on logo to be connected to thier website.

January 23 marks the start of the Lunar or Chinese New Year and traditionally celebrations are held for fifteen days, this year ending on February 6.  This is the most celebrated holiday of the year for billions of people of Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese descent around the world.  It is celebrated with parades, large [...]

MAYOR DECLARES DECEMBER AS THINK LOCAL, BUY LOCAL MONTH HILO, Hawaii—Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi will read a proclamation on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 10:30 am at the Mo’oheau Bandstand in Hilo declaring December as Think Local, Buy Local month. The mayor will be joined by Randy Kurohara, director of the Department of Research and [...]