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Puna Rising Ohana, A Video Interview Part 2

Video By Beth Block Presenting Part 2 of our video interview with Kai Steven Manner and Robert Golden as they continue telling the story of our founding and how our goals have developed to assess the needs and what we…

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…

“Paku Leka” for the People: New Alternative Mailboxes for Puna

By Karyn Chambers A few days ago, I had the pleasure of visiting with Tammy Xavier, a twenty-five year veteran of UPS, who wanted to give back to Puna by creating a modern new location where folks can receive their…

Puna Rising Ohana, A Video Interview

By Beth Block Puna Rising is now 5 years old. We want to get down to our roots and share our origin story and how we evolved into who we are today. So many hands have helped us along the…

When the Card Stops: Our Shared Plan Forward

By Brooklyn Joy The Crisis at Hand Across Puna, families are counting cans, stretching leftovers, and wondering what comes next. Beginning this month, the federal government has paused food subsidies, raising concern and questions across Puna: What tough decisions lie…

Across the Punaverse, November 2025

By Aero Coomer {Apologies from Editor, because of travel, this article was posted late} Aloha folks and welcome to another edition of our Punatics Happening space as we float around from star to shooting star . . . and wonder…

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…

Around the Punaverse October 2025

By Aero Coomer Apologies for the delay in getting your new events listed. First up on the to-do list is the new Farmers Market arising at Rozetts Nursery in Hawaiian Paradise Park in Keaau. I am a foodie, and love…

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…

Taste n See: A Light in Pahoa

By Brooklyn Joy On March 1st, something tender and surprising sprouted in our little town of Pahoa. A new bookstore opened its doors: “Taste n See”… and here’s the part that made me lean in closer: it’s owned by Serena…

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…

Stars Over Puna October 2025

By Norma Jean Ream Eclipse and Equinox Mark Societal Changes The Autumn Equinox, on September 22, began the fourth quarter of the year. The Solar Eclipse at the last degree of Virgo on that day was a stark announcement of…

DANCING THE ARCHETYPES

Story and Photos by Raydiance Joy Grace A Moveable Feast: The Pavilion at HAAS Saturday, August 30th Dancing the Archetypes workshop is a tour de force in understanding the work of Carl Jung, exploring how the Cardinal Archetypes show up…

Native plant species are calling for help. Who will answer their call?

by Armando T. Dahan Photos provided by Jaya C. Dupuis. On the Big Island, we are surrounded by nature. It’s one of the main reasons people come to visit and choose to live here, too. But people aren’t the only…