Metalwork Artistry in Puna
Video Story By Beth Block Lois and Ernie Rich are metal sculptors who learned their craft in North Carolina and brought it to Puna, where they now create sculptures of Native Hawaiian flora and fauna.
Crafty Raccoon Art House
Story & Photos by Joshua Dimand Tucked into the creative heart of Pāhoa, Crafty Raccoon Art House blends art, community, and what many regulars describe as some of the best coffee in town. Located just past Kaleo’s as you drive…
What’s Swimming in Kehena: Ecstatic Dance in Lower Puna
By Ekahi Aloha Michaels CELEBRATING LIFE ECSTATICALLY: Ecstatic Dance in Lower Puna Tracing its roots back to Kalani Retreat Center (Now Kalani Honua), this movement began in 2001, 25 years ago, founded by Max Fathom. A participant from a conscious…
Around the Punaverse, June 2026
By Petra Wiesenbauer May brought us school graduation celebrations, and some of them will carry on through the month of June. We are so proud of our students and wish them the very best for their future endeavors. During the…
Around the Punaverse- April 2026
By Petra Wiesenbauer March presented us with the 43rd episode of Halemaumau Crater with tephra, Pele’s Hair, and road closures. Most impactful for many of us were the two Kona Low weather systems with high winds and heavy rains, causing…
Puna Rising Ohana; 2025 Wrap-Up
By Dawn Hurwitz, Managing Editor for Talk Story 2025 has been a stellar year for Puna Rising Ohana. Here are our highlights in review. The year started with a bang, a new political climate to navigate, and much to look…
Around the Punaverse: December 2025
By Aero Coomer Aloha folks, and welcome to the year’s last edition of events here in Puna. Is Mercury retrograde over? Yes, well, good, now I can safely publish this article. And sorry for it being a little late. Yes,…
Puna Rising Ohana: A Video Interview Part 3
By Beth Block Kai and Robert conclude their interview sharing plans for the future of Puna Rising Ohana, including Kai’s new project “Auntie’s List”, and Robert’s latest focus “Puna Ola”, and how the organization is reaching out to help the…
Stars Over Puna December 2025
By NormaJean Ream Moving Beyond Past Challenges Toward a More Innovative Future The first week of December carries over the grand Trine in Water, concluding with Venus in the Scorpio position. This closed circuit of energy takes in the power…
MOKU O KEAWE MALAMA NA KUPUNA
FREE LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS Story and Photos: Raydiance Joy Grace Additional Photos: Brooklyn Everyone at Puna Rising Ohana celebrates and gives appreciation for the ahead-of-her-time, visionary work that Petronila, her co-leaders, and volunteers have been doing to demonstrate the power…
Ambergris and Alchemy: Robin Worley’s Trash-to-Treasure Legacy
Story by Armando T. Dahan Photos by Armando T. Dahan and Laurie Furumoto Puna District has lost a prominent resident artist, teacher, and activist. Robin Worley, also known as Rayona Visqueen, who transformed trash into art and fashion. Robin died…
Stars Over Puna November 2025
By NormaJean Ream Hope and Compassion Will Carry Us Through Hard Times November begins with Pisces Moon slipping past Saturn and Neptune, both retrograde, and taking us on a review of things we were focused on last spring. You might…
Volcano Renaissance Faire: Great Family Fun!
Story and Photos by Karen Chamber On September 20th & 21st 2025, the first Volcano Renaissance Faire took place at the beautiful Pa’ani Ranch in Mountain View. This inaugural Faire brought to life European history spanning the 14th-17th centuries when…
Stars Over Puna September 2025
By NormaJean Ream Fall Eclipses with the Equinox Bring Memorable Events What complex issues are showing up for consideration in this month of Virgo seasonal shifts? Having cruised through a summer that has already given us so much new energy…
Sound Healing, Kirtan, and Gayatri Mantra, Meet Noelani Love!
By Karyn Chambers Cover Photo by Karen Chambers Every Sunday at Kalani’s Bluemoon Room from 4-7 pm in Seaview, a group gathers to experience sound healing, the Gayatri Mantra, and Kirtan. During sound healing–crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums and high…