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HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Find out how former sugar workers reinvented themselves to grow award-winning Ka‘u coffee in a new, 20-minute film available via YouTube. Presented by the Ka‘u Coffee Festival and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, “The History of Ka‘u Coffee” shares the pioneering spirit and challenges of coffee growers in the state’s largest agricultural region that sprawls windward […]

KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII—The Kona Aloha Singers, (KAS) an adult contemporary/pop music chorus, presents an exciting holiday concert titled, “Holiday Aloha,” 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. The 36-member chorus will feature songs from Ed Sheeran, Pentatonix, Simon and Garfunkel and more, plus holiday favorites. Vocalists will be […]

WAIMEA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Headquartered from Church Row Park and Parker Ranch Center, the Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival is planning in-person festivities 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Community organizers are planning a full lineup of fun in 2023 after cancellation of last year’s festival due to COVID concerns. Spend the day to experience Japanese and multi-cultural performing […]

of 2023 SCA US CoffeeChamps Prelims Top Competitors in Brewing, Roasting Advance to Next Round HAWAII—The Hawaii Coffee Association (HCA) returned as host of the Hawaii Prelims for the 2023 Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) US CoffeeChamps (USCC). This yearʻs Hawaii Prelims recently presented the Roasters and Brewers Cup Competitions on Oahu. Tradition Coffee Roasters of […]

HAWAII— “Propagation! Send in the Clones” is the title of the 32nd Hawaii International Tropical Fruit Conference November 4-6 at the Royal Kona Resort. The 2022 conference returns to its annual in-person format with a full lineup of educational offerings, tours and a trade show. Geared to farmers, educators, orchard managers and proponents of sustainable agriculture, […]

TALK STORY WITH LOCAL GROWERS, SHOP FOR PLANTS KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII ISLAND— Find out from Big Island growers what plant varieties thrive best in your location at the Plant People Road Show 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. The popular Road Show returns after a […]

Local Sustainability Action Project Inspired by Young Community Member  WAIMEA, HAWAII ISLAND—On Friday, Sept. 2, Keahole Center for Sustainability (KCS) is installing two new water refill stations at Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School and one at Waimea Elementary School through a grassroots effort spearheaded by a local high school student. “I want to reduce […]

and 13th Statewide Cupping Competition May 19-21 in Kona Cupping Competition Entry Deadline April 29 HAWAII—The statewide Hawaii Coffee Association (HCA) presents an action-packed, in-person conference offering a wealth of educational opportunities and competitions headlined by keynote speaker Vern Long of World Coffee Research. Also on tap are two HCA Café Collective Committee’s inaugural events: […]

BIG ISLAND CHOCHOLATE FESTIVAL SET FOR MAY 13-14  KOHALA COAST, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the ever-popular Big Island Chocolate Festival is presenting a reimagined edition May 13-14, 2022 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The in-person festival offers a guided plantation tour May 11 at Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory […]

Summer Curriculum at Kealakehe and Konawaena Elementary Schools KONA, HAWAI`I (April 11, 2022) – Registration is now open for a Summer Enrichment program being offered at Konawaena and Kealakehe elementary schools by the La`i`ōpua 2020 Enrichment Program. This free program starts June 6, 2022, and runs through July 15, 2022, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]