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

A king-size caffeine buzz awaits visitors to the Big Island’s Kona coffee belt during this fest, which features about 50 java-themed events. The coffee region encompasses about 20 miles and includes ...

West Hawaii Today: Parts of Kona coffee belt received most rain since ’93

HILO Although East Hawaii is known for its prodigious rainfall, 2019 will be remembered as a year in which rain reigned in West Hawaii, especially in the Kona coffee belt. The highest rainfall total ...

West Hawaii Today: Rain percolates in Kona coffee belt, not so much elsewhere

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 ...

From the volcanic slopes of Kona to the hidden farms of Oahu, Hawaii’s coffee scene offers more than just a caffeine boost — it’s a cultural and sensory journey. Visitors can tour lush plantations, ...

Kona coffee tours on Hawaii’s Big Island offer more than just a caffeine fix—they’re immersive journeys into the region’s volcanic heritage, sustainable farming, and artisanal roasting. Visitors can ...

Many Kona coffee farms feeling the pinch. Kona coffee growers Steve and Joanie Wynn Kona coffee growers are bracing for what could be one of their worst years. Kona coffee farming is incredibly ...