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.

The coffee aisle at the KTA Super Store in Kailua-Kona looks a lot like the one in your supermarket. Your aisle contains many brands that bank on the global reputation of Kona coffee, with names like ...

Victor Lim, government relations leader for the Hawaii Restaurant Association, defends the use of a 10% Kona blend. For instance, he says, McDonald’s has had the same blend for about 50 years, and its ...

West Hawaii Today: ‘It’s not just a Kona problem’: Another year, another fight over coffee-labeling law

The latest effort to change labeling requirements for Hawaiian-grown coffee blends is making its way through the state Legislature. As written, the bill would increase the minimum from 10% to 51% and ...