Talk Story with an Advertiser: Liko Lehua Café
Dawn Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder’s dream as a young entrepreneur was to open a small burger shack offering pastas, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches, and of course her family’s famous butters. That dream came true in 2011 with the opening of the Liko Lehua…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: E.F. (Eddy) Cash-Dudley, Attorney
Planning for, and making, end-of-life decisions is not easy. Neither are navigating issues regarding divorce and child custody. That’s why E.F. (Eddy) Cash-Dudley provides a variety of legal services with a caring and personal touch. Her advice to clients is,…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Big Island Motors
David De Luz Sr. started selling used cars in the Bayfront area of Hilo 61 years ago, naming it Big Island Motors. From those humble beginnings with a small car lot, David expanded his business to selling travel trailers, then…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Ma‘ata Tukuafu, RS
Whether she is listing a multimillion-dollar home or helping her clients search for a modest dwelling, Ma‘ata Tukuafu puts in the same amount of effort and commitment. Before Covid, Ma‘ata was a property manager, and obtained her real estate license…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Keauhou Shopping Center
Keauhou Shopping Center, “Kona’s Legendary Gathering Place,” has a great selection of merchants and incredible community events that draws both vistors and residents. It is the centerpiece of Keauhou Resort, a modern getaway surrounded by rich Hawaiian history. Once the…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Event Center at Arc of Hilo
The Event Center at Arc of Hilo offers customers a spacious, modern venue for wedding receptions, graduations, birthday parties, conferences, and celebrations of life. The Arc of Hilo started in 1954, serving youth and adults with disabilities. Their event center…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Jade Painting, LLC
Jade Painting recently opened their Hawai‘i Island office, although they’ve had full-time workers here for more than five years. Started on O‘ahu in 1974, the founder, John Wyman, Sr. loved the Hawaiian Islands so much, that he started his own…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Rock Star Pet Supplies
Providing West Hawai‘i with high quality pet food, treats, toys, and other supplies for dogs, cats, birds, and small animals like bunnies and guinea pigs, Rock Star Pets also boards birds and small animals, and plans to install a self-service…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Injeyan Fine Woodworking
Injeyan Fine Woodworking (IFW) is a woodworking business that specializes in custom cabinets, entry doors, heirloom-grade furniture, and architectural millwork. Art Injeyan originally learned about woodworking nearly 30 years ago, while serving a brief apprenticeship in a cabinet shop, after…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Big Island Perennial Peanut
Finally, a sustainable groundcover that offers beauty and ease at one-third the price of grass! Big Island Perennial Peanut (BIPP) offers Arachis pintoi, also known as Golden Glory, a regenerative and drought tolerant groundcover in the legume family that is…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Maika‘i Veterinary Clinic, LLC
There are lots of reasons that make Hilo’s Maika‘i Veterinary Clinic unique. One is that they treat various small animals, avians, and exotics; another is they are open seven days a week for appointments, with two full-time doctors on staff,…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Hale Malamalama Ola Pono
Kahu Kahealani Satchitananda is a loving, dynamic woman of power, purpose, passion, prosperity, and inner peace, who imbues the true spirit of living aloha. She is a Hawaiian metaphysical minister, Healy Resonance and Ho‘oponopono practitioner, TimeWaver analyst, consultant, and one…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Volcano Heritage Cottages
Lorna Larsen-Jeyte saw Tutu’s Cottage while taking a walk down Hale Ohia Road, thinking it was for the first time. She and her husband Albert had just come back from vacationing in Norway and Lorna saw a for sale sign.…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: O2 Lab of Hawaii
In 2005, Dr. Eric Mizuba received the phone call that any child dreads. His father, Seth Mizuba, had a major stroke after his 60th Hilo High reunion. Although his father survived, his physical impairments were significant. After 6 months, Seth…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Tanya Power, RS
Tanya Power’s life consists of helping her clients achieve their dreams. She is experienced in the nuances of real estate on the Kona and Kohala coasts, and says, “How great is it to go to work and assist someone to…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Studio 7 Fine Arts
When Hiroki and Setsuko Morinoue opened Studio 7 Fine Arts Gallery, they opened it as an educational experience. Setsuko explains, “In 1979 there was no place for contemporary artists to exhibit on the west side.” Looking back, they realize itʻs…
Talk story with an Advertiser: Alternative Termite Innovations
Got termites? Chances are, if you live anywhere in the tropics and your home is built with wood, you do. Lloyd Frazier, owner/operator of Alternative Termite Innovations, says, “In Hawai‘i there’s only two types of houses—one that has termites and…
Talk story with an Advertiser: William Heard, RS
Bill Heardʻs decades as a building contractor is what makes him stand out as a Realtor in West Hawai‘i. He has been building homes for 41 years in California and Hawai‘i. This background enables him to be of service to…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Allure Laser Med Spa
Allure Laser Med Spa opened in Hilo a year ago and its staff has been busy helping people since they opened their doors. Conveniently located in the Hilo Shopping Center on Kilauea, Allure’s staff is headed by founder Lehuanani Akau,…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Dr. Randall Juleff
Dr. Randall Juleff has a passion for educating people about venous insufficiency, meaning veins in the legs aren’t working properly. Dr. Juleff explains, “Venous disease is tremendously undertreated, often because people don’t know they are having vein problems. Only one…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Destination Hilo
Stroll along Kamehameha Avenue (Bayfront) in Downtown Hilo on the second Saturday of each month, peruse the shops, and enjoy the “HeArt of Hilo” for hula, storytelling, and music from 11am to 2pm. “HeArt of Hilo” is sponsored by Destination…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Belinda Pate Medical Aesthetics
Belida Pate, NP-C, is a nurse practitioner who specializes in cosmetic injectables (such as Botox and Juvederm) to bring back beauty and youth. Her pride is providing absolutely natural results. She emphasizes, “Anyone can do a lot with a lot…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Hilo Grow Shop
Looking for a new, locally-owned source for gardening supplies? Hilo Grow Shop welcomes everyone, from the beginner gardener to the commercial farmer. This is a place where the gardening community can come together to discuss ideas, diagnose, create, consult, and…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Big Island Top Dogs
Hawai‘i is a multicultural paradise and Big Island Top Dogs puts a multicultural, local-style spin on their hot dogs, sausages, burgers, fries, and plate lunches! BITD specializes in homemade sauces and toppings which makes eating there a one-of-a-kind experience. Owners…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kawika’s Painting
As a young man, David Dunham, founder and president of Kawika’s Painting, thought “There’s nothing more important than an education;” however, he faced a major obstacle in the pursuit of his dream—lack of funding. To overcome this problem, David painted houses while getting…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: IMI Clinics
Dr. Joanna Smith has many well-deserved credentials following her name. She owns IMI Clinics, also known as Integrated Medicine Institute. IMI is Hawai‘i Island’s medical center for wellness, esthetics, and preventive health. Opened in 2018, IMI is the first practice…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water LLC
It is very important that those using water from a rain catchment or well system understand all the potential dangers and benefits. Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water LLC is the shared vision of Todd Lolla and Kathy Archer, both residents of…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kokoiki Brands LLC at Hawi.Center
Kokoiki Brands LLC. is now the umbrella for Hawaii Cigar & Ukulele, Mother’s Cigar & Hemp Lounge, Hawi Nice Day Hemp Co., and CBD.CENTER, all located in the historic Kohala Trade Center in the center of Hawi, next to one…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Shops at Mauna Lani
Shops at Mauna Lani is a boutique shopping center that features everything from local to international items. As they say in their ads, “Enjoy the Experience,” and the experiences they offer are delightful! Where else on the island can your…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Jeanna Rimmer
Jeanna Rimmer moved to Puna with her husband, David, and son, Schaefer, in June 2014, after visiting the previous two years. The Rimmer family felt at home in the Puna area right from the beginning. After moving here just a…
