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Around the Punaverse- September 2025

By Aero Coomer Aloha, Neighbours, and thanks for checking in here with our choice cuts for events here in Puna. There are many things around here I am getting excited about, especially as the seasons move and we all turn…

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…

Revitalize Puna Community Preparedness & Resilience

By Raydiance Joy Grace July 12 was the 12th activation of the Revitalize Puna series of events held at the Billy Kenoi Park Gym – Pahoa. This community outreach and engagement began in 2021, with the goal of bringing people…

Around the Punaverse- August 2025

By Aero Coomer Aloha Folks, and welcome to the latest update on the events happening here in lovely Puna. Despite many friends, family, and neighbours out visiting the world, the show must still go on here! We have still found…

Stars Over Puna, August 2025

By NormaJean Ream Summer’s Turning Point in Reflection August begins under the influence of the recent New Moon on July 24. The lunation had cosmic alignments informing lovely geometric aspect figures composed of the outer planets that have each reached…

Returning to Something Lost to Convenience

Story and Photos By Brooklyn Joy “You eat meat, Brook?.. Well then, you gotta own it.”Words from farmer Gary Rosenberg after seeing the look on my face when I was asked if I wanted to help butcher a pig, and…

Talk Story with Russell Ruderman Part 4

Video By Beth Block Russell Ruderman, a long-time Puna resident, has been a Punatic, owner of Island Naturals Groceries in Hilo, Puna, and Kona, and was a well-respected two-term State Senator for the Puna District. In Part 4, the final…

POHOIKI BOAT RAMP EXCAVATION & DREDGING PROJECT BLESSING CEREMONY

Story by Raydiance Joy Grace Photos by Raydiance and DLNR Since March 2025, the Pohoiki Boat Ramp has remained closed following the 2018 Kilauea eruption, which filled Pohoiki Bay with volcanic debris. In December 2024, the Department of Land and…

Talk Story with Russell Ruderman part 3

Video by Beth Block Russell Ruderman, a long-time Puna resident, continues to tell us his story. In this segment, he talks about his venture into local politics. He served Puna as a Senator for 8 years. He is truly one…

Sound Alchemy Integration

By Aero Coomer Kirtan and Sound Healing are two ancient practices utilized for both collective and personal healing. Now, every Sunday, at 4 pm, at Kalani, both modalities are offered for free to our community, sponsored by A Moveable Feast! …

Pelehonuamea: “She Who Shapes the Sacred Land”

By Karyn Chambers Photos by Lauri Canencia-How On May 31, 2025, I was privileged to attend the Pelehonuamea Workshop with Kumu Leialoha Ilae-Kaleimamahu from Mokuhulu, Puna, who has been teaching courses for over 30 years. She leads by example and…

Stars Over Puna, July, 2025

By NormaJean Ream Aloha Readers of Stars over Puna. We have recently discussed how these articles can be of more advantage to you by offering less geopolitical correlations to more personal interests. We hope you enjoy this new version and…

Around the Punaverse July 2025

By Aero Coomer Aloha neighbors, and welcome to my humble space, where I attempt to give thee the most happening things I can source for our Punatic Community. Seems like lots of folks off island swashbuckling one place or another,…

Talk Story with Russell Ruderman part 2

Video by Beth Block Russell Ruderman, a long-time Puna resident continues to tell us his story of How Island Naturals came to be. His grassroots story is fascinating, proving you can make it in Puna if you try. This is…

A Moveable Feast Presents: Trance Dance

Story and Photos by Raydiance Joy Grace Puna Rising Celebrating Community, Creativity, and Resilience A Moveable Feast Presents TRANCE DANCE Saturday, May 24, at Kalani There was a palpable excitement in the room as we watched Shola prepare the ritualistic…