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Fifth Annual Puamana Farm Fest

Fantuzzi, Peace Tribe, Fissure 8, Unity, and Band of Angels April 5th and 6th, 2024 Review and Photos: Raydiance Joy Grace From the moment I drove onto the Puamana Farm, I knew I was in the enchanted fantasy land of…

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PORANGUI with Ashley Klein

Performers: Esme, Chris Berry, Porangui, Jami Deva, Ashley Klein PORANGUI with Ashley Klein CHAKRARUNA WORLD BRIDGING TOUR HOALOHA (Friend) EQUINOX IMMERSION presented by Movement Temple at Kalani By Raydiance Joy Grace Devotional Audience at Porangui Concert including Megan and Jami …

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Stars Over Puna April 2024

Puna Rising Evolutionary Turns of Society The month of April is full of exciting, and shocking events that are not simply local but influence world events and political exchanges around the globe. The Eclipse season spans the Lunar phase two…

REVITALIZE PUNA

MARCH 9, 2024 By Raydiance Joy Grace Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono “the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness” Puna Food Summit Panel Never before in the history of Hawaii has the fostering…

makahiki cultural festival

Beth Block captures how participants are introduced to some of the elements of a Makahiki Festival, constructing an imu, pounding poi, and dancing hulu that was organized by Iopa Maunakea

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Stars Over Puna March 2024

By Norma Jean Ream Seeds of Change and New Directions An interesting event occurred just after the full Moon closing out February that sets forward, some yet to be disclosed decisions that will be affecting families, women, and children in…

Kratky Hydroponics for Beginners by Beth Block

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.

Stars Over Puna February 2024: Seeking a Better Future

February begins with the impetus to evaluate and clear space in our lives for new beginnings. There is a strong influence of sorting out what works and what needs changing or adapting, to get the best and most benefit from…

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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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hydroponic hut interview

Allyson and Allen Blackard lived on Oahu for twelve years before moving to the mainland and travelling in an RV. They loved the You Pick farms and orchards and when they moved back to the Big Island in 2020, Allyson…

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Ho’ike Kūikahi Na’auao

Stars Over Puna January 2024

Welcome to the New Year of 2024. True to the holiday season, we finished 2023 with a family-themed Full Moon in Cancer on December 26. There are many astrological aspects of agreement in this phase of the year. There are…

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Stars Over Puna December 2023

Stars Over Puna December 2023 The Holidays and Making the Most of It December opens with a Full Moon phase in progress. Illumination and a hopeful attitude take us into the shortest days of light. After Thanksgiving feasting and Black…

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The Palace Theater Premiere’s Mermaids Lament

By Dawn Hurwitz By all accounts, the premiere for Mermaids Lament last Friday, November 16 was a smash hit. As the film opens the crowd near to standing room sat hushed listening to an ambient soundtrack focused on the fantastic…