West Hawaii Today: The wettest month did not fall short: Most of East Hawaii, Kona coffee belt had above-average rainfall

March was rainier than average on the windward side of Hawaii Island and the South Kona coffee belt. Elsewhere, not so much. “Hilo was a little above average.” The rain gauge at Hilo International ...

The wettest month did not fall short: Most of East Hawaii, Kona coffee belt had above-average rainfall

Sweeping about 30 miles along Hawaii's western coast lies the Kona Coffee Belt, a verdant and mountainous swath with conditions perfect for coffee production. While Honolulu is considered one of the ...

Kailua-Kona is the Big Island’s main hub for visitors, and for good reason. The weather is reliably sunny, the airport is 15 minutes away, and the town puts beaches, coffee farms, manta ray dives, and decent restaurants within easy reach of each other. It’s not the most dramatic part of the island. That distinction belongs to Volcano and the Kohala coast. But Kona is practical: it’s ...

With its sunny weather, world-renowned coffee and rich history, region marked by fields of lava rock formations and, offshore, crystal clear waters. It’s While Kailua-Kona on the Big Island is known for its famous coffee, manta rays and the Ironman World Championship, there’s so much more to do and love about this historical area.

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