Puna Rising, Author at Puna Rising Ohana

moku o keawe mālama nā kūpuna

Petronila Blank is one of three Puna kūpunas whose mission it is to create harmonious communities by training hosts in each community to engage its volunteers and farmers to create monthly luncheons for the kupuna to connect with each other…

Bob Agres Interview

Robert “Bob” Agres, who recently served as the Manager for Disaster Recovery Community Engagement and Collaboration under the Planning Department speaks of the interaction between the county and the community as we navigate through the recovery process.

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ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST

Performed by The Hilo Educational Repertory Theater Reviewed by Dawn Hurwitz Chief Bromden Sometimes I just get overwhelmed with the feeling of being lucky to live in Hawaii. Today, was one of those moments. While we usually write about Puna,…

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Ho’ike Kūikahi Na’auao

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The responsibilities of the Executive Director of Puna Ola

The Executive Director of Puna Ola will be responsible for leading a team to complete the following: The Executive Director should possess: Salary: NegotiableYour application should include a one-page letter that expresses how this position is aligned with your mission…

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Stars Over Puna September 2023

Hawaii’s New Challenge to Old Cultures On August 30, the Full Moon is in Pisces opposing the Sun in Virgo, just as the public attention is growing and questioning the Land VS Water topics for the September themes. There are…

Sound Alchemy Integration

Featuring, the Gayatri MantraBy Raydiance Joy GracePhotos by bengeophoto.com Approaching the well-danced jungle path to the Blue Moon room at Kalani, the streams of Tibetan Bowls, bells, gongs, and other exotic Tibetan instruments fill my ears in anticipation of a…

Interview with Puna farmer Clive Cheetham parts 1 & 2

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Restaurant Spotlight: DJ’s Pizza & Wings, on Old Pahoa Village Road

Hours of operation: Monday – closed, Tuesday & Wednesday: 1–8 PM, Thursday: 12–8 PM, Friday & Saturday: 12–9 PM Dine in DJ’s Pizza mural by Jason’s mom & sister Good news Pahoa! You no longer have to drive to Hilo for a good…

Men of Pa’ a: Imu Mea Ai Project

Iopa Maunakea, The Men of Pa’a, and a group of Kapuna teach a mainland group of folks how to properly and reverently prepare an Imu to cook a meal for them. He also takes them down to Cape Kumkukahi to…

Community Heroes

Aunty Emily Interview

Interview with Aunty Emily Naeole in which she talks about growing up in Puna and the changes she has seen. Part 2 of the interview with Aunty Emily Naeole discusses her experiences with Hawaiian Home Lands and the obstacles she…

Community Heroes

Susie Osborne: Cofounder and Development Director of Kua O Ka Lā

Written and recorded by the Kilauea Eruption Recovery Team Susie Osborne has made it her life’s mission to serve the culture and people of Hawaii through founding and maintaining the public charter school Kua O Ka Lā. This school, which…

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Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali ‘Ala O Puna

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Rose Adare: Author, Director, Artist.

Adare (they/them) is a classically trained portrait artist, disability rights activist, and founder of Kīpaipai Art Foundation. Adare’s portfolio is recognizable for its vibrancy, use of gold leaf, and focus on cultural diversity. As both a nonbinary and differently abled…

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Magin Patrick, Founder of Project Hawai’i, Inc.

Project Hawai’i, Inc. provides services to over 1,600 individual homeless children annually across the islands of O’ahu, Maui and the Big Island of Hawai’i. The nonprofit strives to change the lives of children by providing a sense of stability through…