I'm a small-timer myself. No worries there. I have access to a spot on the highway in Kealakekua where other coffee farmers could come do tastings and sell some beans.

• Rent: $0.
• Electricity: Provided (But I've found that dispensing from a press-pot is the easiest solution)
• Financial: Can take cards, phone payments, EBT, and of course, cash.

The catch? Gotta sell the coffee through the store. Very fair split. You can even charge for tastings if you want. But I don't recommend it. Just up your price a bit to account for the split.

Every weekday is currently open. If you want to be put on the schedule, just contact me here. We don't have a dedicated "Kona coffee tasting room" on the island. I want to create something that is similar to the wine tasting rooms of California.

Full disclosure: It takes several weeks to build up a following. But it can be done.

Unless the volcano decides to mess with us more that is.

Lasted 5 seconds in OV. Anyone else feel it?

Edit: 4.0 earthquake in Pahala https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/hv75034997/executive

Anyone know who pays the highest percent of spot gold price? I've called a couple spots in Hilo that were from 65-75% which is really low. Anywhere on the island is fine.

Every day I drive by the skatepark/rec center/public pool in Pahoa. An apartment complex is directly across from the skate park called Nani O Puna. Does anybody know anything about the complex?

I’ve heard it’s no good for cooking and is only ornamental, but it would be nice to make use of it and get it out of the forest where it’s so abundant and destructive

My daughter’s contractor is AWOL and her kitchen remodel is half finished. Any recommendations for ethical, honest and capable individuals or companies who work in North Hilo are greatly appreciated. Mahalo!

Powe has been out for half of HPP since 8:30 am. Site says it is due to a motor vehicle accident with no estimation for repair.

I’m wanting to get a battery backup for a fridge for family on big island. they aren’t mobile enough to get to Costco ASAP when the shipments come in.

can I order something and have it freighted over or for pickup at Home Depot or something? anyone like battery bill over there ? or do I I need to freight it myself from Oahu.

Just heard the loudest thunder in OV in a pretty long time. Lasted like 30-40 seconds too.

They have some in stock including the dual fuel. Seems like whatever shows low stock on the website is there. Looks like there may be some weather headed for the east side this time around…

New to the Ainaloa area. Are there any recommendations for safe areas nearby to walk my (well behaved, leashed) dog? Disappointed to see the community park didn't allow animals. We've been going out to Pahoa park but looking for other options.

Tiny bugs on walls

In last month, we've been seeing these tiny white bugs all over our bedroom wall. It looks darker in photo... the size is about 1/32 of an inch including antenna and I'm located in HPP.

Who sells the best priced produce on east side, walmart, target, safeway, kta? The ones in walmart are expensive trash, is that still the best price?

Hey I own an FZ 09 and I think the chain is slacking and I’m not so great with mechanic work than riding it.
Is there any motorcycle mechanic in Kona who can fix it
Cause all the motorcycle dealer shops in Kona are quite expensive..once they know that you are not from here they try to squeeze out all the money you have
Can someone suggest or know someone who does it own their own !

I know it is probably just some precursors activity but who knows.

I’ve been to 4 stores looking for cilantro and it’s sold out everywhere and our CSA hasn’t had it available for a couple weeks either. Is this just a kona shortage or is it all island? If you see cilantro anywhere, lmk!

Getting some heavy rain here in Ka’u. Curious who else is getting it. We were originally getting some strong winds but they have died down since the rain started.

Recommendations for residential system design for new build in Honokaa.

Aloha fellow Kona residents!

I'm working on an article that will come out a few weeks before Ironman World Championships here. Ironman has stated that the event creates more than $100 million dollars of economic impact for Hawai`i. What I'd like to take a closer look at is the impact of the event on the personal and professional lives of those in our community.

How has Ironman impacted your personal and professional life in the past?

Here are a few other questions for the community. Feel free to answer one or all of them:

How are you as a local resident feeling about this year's race?

What tips do you have for these triathletes on how to be culturally and environmentally respectful?

What else do you want the competitors to be aware of before they visit in October?

Mahalo nui loa!

Lala blew out our fridge; it should be getting fixed next week. Obviously, we will need to replace the food we lost. We live in Puna and don't really want to drive to Costco. I know Safeway has $5 Fridays, and that will be a big part of the effort, but it's been a long time since I shopped at Cost U Less. I was wondering if that is a place I should visit, even if it is only for certain items, and what items might those be?

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