Hurricane Lowell's Coffee Scented Aftermath: A Tale of Two Islands Hurricane Lowell's passage through Hawaii's western islands left a trail of devastation, but amidst the wreckage lies an unexpected tale of resilience and adaptation rooted in Hawaiian culture.
The storm's impact on the local coffee industry is worth telling.
The islands of Kauai and Niihau are no strangers to inclement weather, with rugged terrain and lush landscapes making them prone to landslides and flooding. Their coffee farmers, however, are an intrepid lot.