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Discover power of biochar during meeting in Puna

Biochar is speculated to have been used as a soil supplement thousands of years ago in the Amazon River basis, where regions of fertile soil called ‘terra preta,’ or ‘dark earth,’ were created by indigenous people.

Neighborhood Place of Puna awarded $2.5 million to help East Hawai‘i families

Neighborhood Place of Puna plans to use its Day 1 Families Fund grant to reduce the number of families and children experiencing homelessness in Hawai‘i County.

Amazon Closer to Construction in Hawai´i

Online shopping with Amazon Prime took one step closer toward simplicity for Hawai´i residents last week.

Senators Implore Entities to Intervene in Amazon

Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of 13 senators in writing a pair of letters calling for major companies and financial firms to combat ongoing fires in the Amazon.

Company Introduces QR Codes for Kona Coffee

An organic coffee producer on Hawai‘i Island, Hala Tree Coffee, announced it will employ technology to try and bring some clarity to Kona Coffee labeling.

Retailers Sued for Selling Coffee Under ‘Kona’ Name

Kona coffee farmers are suing Amazon, Walmart, Costco, Safeway, Kroger and others for violating federal law by selling coffee under the name “Kona.”