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| Jul 16, 2014 | What’s waiting out there and preparing for it | Scientists dubbed it "The Beast" — an asteroid three football fields wide and large enough to replace an entire city with an impact crater. It passed over our rooftops just last month.
According to NASA’s Near Earth Object Program... |
| Jun 26, 2014 | Hurricane/tropical storm preparedness | STAR-ADVERTISER
The key to successfully weathering a hurricane or tropical storm is being prepared. Here is what you should do:
ONLINE RESOURCES
American Red Cross, Hawaii State chapter. Lots and lots of great information about survival kit... |
| Jun 23, 2014 | When disaster strikes the Hawaii islands | History proves that natural disasters can strike at any time, and with few buffers between the Islands and surrounding landmasses, Hawaii serves as a prime target for potential destruction.
SOME IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO KNOW
Emergency: Police, ... |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Make buzz-worthy recipes with locally produced honey | Did you know that one-third of a typical U.S. diet depends on honeybee pollination?
Honeybees were introduced to Hawaii in the 1850s and have been relatively free of pests and diseases that commonly affect mainland bees. But in 2007 the var... |
| Mar 5, 2014 | Juicy but crisp, kohlrabi has a bit of peppery heat | We’re always on the lookout for the next "big thing," and when it comes to food, fruits and vegetables are where it’s at. Kale and acai have become common household words, but what about kohlrabi?
Kohlrabi is part of the cabbage f... |
| Sep 18, 2013 | Bump up your baking skills with variety of sweet treats | Desserts have gone beyond the bakery to dessert trucks, pop-up cafes and farmers markets. A sweet bonus is that in indulging, customers are also supporting local businesses. This week we feature recipes from local vendors No Ka Oi Cookie Co... |
| Sep 11, 2013 | CSA services make buying, eating local products easier | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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| Aug 14, 2013 | These after-school snacks could teach a class in flavor | Now that school is back in session, start off right by feeding your kids healthful food and incorporating exercise into their daily routine.
This can be a challenge but the YMCA can help. The Y has several programs that focus on healthy liv... |
| May 15, 2013 | Create a tasty candy lei for a fun graduation treat | With graduation season in full swing, consider a handmade lei filled with delicious homemade goodies. Each lei can be customized to your grad’s favorite flavors.
This week we feature just a few recipe ideas to construct a basic candy lei.
I... |
| Mar 6, 2013 | Complex flavors emerge from basic Thai recipes | Thai cuisine comprises a complex and dynamic flavor profile, and attempting to recreate the delicate balance of salty, sweet, spicy, sour and bitter might seem daunting.
But here, we spotlight a couple of tasty dishes that require minimal i... |
| Jan 9, 2013 | Keiki can help in making little pot pies and parfaits | Planning and illustrating a New Year’s resolution to conserve electricity at home was the task assigned to hundreds of elementary school students participating in the Home Energy Challenge, sponsored by the state Department of Education and... |
| Dec 5, 2012 | Festive packaging turns homemade treats into gifts | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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| Nov 21, 2012 | Employees help charity by sharing 130 creations | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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| Aug 29, 2012 | Recipes capture food, spirit of yearly Okinawan Festival | Get a taste of Uchinanchu flavors this weekend at the 30th annual Okinawan Festival. Sample local favorites such as pig’s feet soup, Okinawa soba, champuru, andagi and the ever-popular Okidog and Andadog. Foodies will love two new items t... |
| Aug 16, 2012 | Frustrated HECO callers urged to seek help online | Question: What’s going on with HECO? Its customer service line is busy all day long and was that way all week long. I called another number about getting a new electric meter and was placed on hold for two hours, 45 minutes.
Answer: It’s th... |
| May 16, 2012 | Congratulate graduates with a variety of cookies | With graduation season just around the corner, we’ve come up with the cookies for a tasty gift basket your graduate can enjoy.
Since it’s also the season to give metallic balloons, Hawaiian Electric reminds everyone to attach a heavy weight... |
| May 2, 2012 | Try classic Filipino dishes before celebrating at fiesta | The 20th Annual Filipino Fiesta will feature two colorful events: a parade that runs from Fort DeRussy to Kapiolani Park, followed by the fiesta itself at the park. The fiesta showcases the rich traditions of the Filipino culture with a reg... |
| Mar 14, 2012 | Anti-diabetes organization sets walk, shares recipes | Join the American Diabetes Association on its 13th Annual Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes on Saturday at Kapiolani Park. Walking helps control blood glucose levels and improves overall quality of life. It is also an activity that can help p... |
| Mar 4, 2011 | HECO strike: What you need to know | QUESTION: What if I need to report an outage? Who do I call?
ANSWER: To report an outage, call the following numbers:
» Oahu: (808) 548-7961
» Big Island: (808) 969-6666
» Maui: (808) 871-7777
» Molokai and Lanai: (877) 871-8461
Q: Will any... |
| Feb 2, 2011 | Enhance food with herbs fresh from the garden | Not only will the Urban Garden Center’s plant sale on Saturday feature native plants, vegetables, palms, herbs and fruit trees, the Honolulu Rose Society will be selling roses as well for those planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
GREEN P... |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 2 recipes kick-start local-food challenge | Kanu Hawaii’s "Eat Local Challenge" — a weeklong campaign featuring locally grown and raised ingredients in markets, farms and restaurants across the state — begins Sunday, with the theme "Harvest to Table."
The challeng... |
| Sep 8, 2010 | Tailgating fare that’s easy to prepare | Football season has officially started, and that means it’s time for tailgate parties and football potlucks in front of the television.
This week, we’re featuring favorite recipes that are easy to prepare and are sure to please your footbal... |
| Jul 28, 2010 | Energy Dept. closes $117M loan to Kahuku Wind Power | The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it has finally closed its $117 million low-interest loan guarantee to Kahuku Wind Power, developer of a 30-megawatt wind power project slated to keep the lights on in 7,700 homes in Kahuku,... |
| Jul 28, 2010 | Energy Dept. closes $117M loan to Kahuku Wind Power | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
The U.S. Department of Energy announced today tha... |
| Pancakes or other breakfast treats make a special start to Father’s Day | Treat Dad to breakfast at the Hawaii Kai Lions Club’s annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast. More than 3,500 breakfasts will be served to raise money for community projects such as vision testing for East Oahu preschoolers, repairs to East ... |
| Wraps offer delicious way to eat healthy on the run | Turn ordinary sandwiches into extraordinary ones by creating wraps. A wrap is made with soft flatbread such as whole-wheat tortillas or pita bread, and fillings such as deli meats, grilled fish, cheese, sautéed vegetables, hummus and sauces... |
| Emergency food supplies can be basis of fine meals | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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| Garden-fresh produce brightens salad and soup | The Urban Garden Center is hosting a plant sale next week, offering native plants, vegetables, palms, herbs and fruit trees.
The Honolulu Rose Society will be in attendance to help celebrate the center’s new rose garden. Rosarians will help... |
| Cool treats are also healthful | The hot summer months are here, but you can stay cool with these frozen recipe treats bursting with the ripe flavors of summer fruit. And since the recipes require no cooking, you generate less heat in the kitchen, which keeps your home coo... |
| Statement from Hawaiian Electric Co. | Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light Company have been working to negotiate a new contract with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1260, which represents the company’s unionized employees ... |
| What you need to know to prepare for a storm | STAR-ADVERTISER / AUG. 10, 2014
Hawaii Fire Department recruits pass out cases of water at Pahoa Gym to Puna residents affected by Tropical Storm Iselle.
As Tropical Storm Darby approaches Hawaii and Maui counties, the weather service and e... |
| Puiwa’s Banana Wontons named for a chimpanzee | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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| Tasty, filling dishes help maintain those resolutions | With the start of the new year, many of us are more conscious of how we eat, whether it be eating light, consuming more fiber or incorporating more fresh vegetables. These recipes are filling and packed with flavor, to help keep your New Ye... |
| Pick up a tree, harvest fruit, make a dessert | Get a free tree Saturday at the Hawaiian Electric Arbor Day Tree Giveaway. Up for grabs are variety of popular fruit trees, flowering shrubs and native plants.
Arborists from Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program, Urban Garden Cent... |
| Dishes keep cooking simple by using just 5 ingredients | This spring, visit the "Less = More" exhibit at the Honolulu Museum of Art’s Spalding House, sponsored by Hawaiian Electric Co. See how artists transform the simple into the complex using basic principles of math, from origami ... |
| Farmers market coming to college campus Aug. 11 | A welcome addition is coming Aug. 11 to the West Oahu community: a weekly farmers market organized by ‘Nalo Farms, to be presented at Leeward Community College.
The Sunday market, running 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will showcase locally grown food ... |
| This trio of appetizers certain to garner praise | Be the star of your holiday parties with this collection of appetizers that range from fast to fancy. Gau gee are a traditional local favorite, while the crab- and cream cheese-stuffed mushrooms are easy and delicious. Lamb meatballs with y... |
| Lean proteins and herbs help boost metabolism | Spring signals new beginnings, so it’s the perfect time to start fresh with getting healthy. Eating the right foods can help increase metabolism. Nutritionists recommend a diet high in fiber, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and omega-3 fa... |
| HECO strike: 1,300 workers walk off the job amid outages | DENNIS ODA / [email protected]
Hawaiian Electric workers picketed yesterday at Archer Lane and King Street after about 1,300 members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1260 went on strike at 3:30 p.m.
Hawaiia... |
| Chill with summer soups featuring seasonal veggies | If the warm, sticky weather makes you feel too hot to cook or even eat, revive yourself with a refreshing bowl of cold soup made with the ripe, sun-kissed bounties of summer: vegetables, fruits, legumes and herbs. Chilled soups also offer a... |
| New cookbook benefits Castle’s Project Grad 2011 | "Flavors of Home," a new cookbook sponsored by Families and Friends of Castle High School, is a fundraiser for Castle’s Project Grad 2011. It features the work of local artist Jocelyn Cheng, who has been illustrating the books sin... |
