Community-Centered Economy - Puna Rising Ohana

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…

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…

Seeds of Innovation: A Puna Rising Entrepreneur Hub Gathering

By Maria Sherow March 21st, 2026, started with a bright, sunny Puna morning, a welcome sight just a week after a big storm rolled through the state of Hawai‘i. But as the day wore on, and with whispers of another…

Introducing, Puna Ola

Story and Photos by Ben Geo On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, devoted hearts and minds gathered for a luau to return to an ancient tradition in a new way, celebrating and grounding a growing vision for the community called Puna…

New to Puna Kai: The Kitchen Witch Cafe and Bakery

Story & Photos by Karyn Chambers On August 8, 2025, the Kitchen Witch Cafe and Bakery, 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa, had its grand opening. If you are looking for farm fresh, local fruits and vegetables as well as food…