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By NormaJean Ream Early September has several planets offering us added information. Aside from the political atmosphere, this time of year calls our attention to the weather and our preparations for challenges from weather events and travel issues. The last…

La ‘Ohana o Pohoiki Festival(a celebration and gathering for all the Ohana)July 2010 am to 4 pmIsaac Hale Beach ParkPohoikiHe La OhanaCelebrating Generational Ohana of PohoikiStory and Photos by Raydiance Joy Grace A day of community, family and fun; a…

“Yoga & Natural Health” is a new column for Puna Rising’s Talk Story. It will be an  educational and participatory series whose purpose is to support the beauty of the body’s internal system. Maintaining the well-being of our physical, mental,…

Revolutionary Political Moments Ahead Americans look forward to July 4th, the patriotic holiday of the year, when families and communities celebrate with fun, food, and fireworks. This year the New Moon is July 5th so it will be a nice…

8TH ANNUALALL THINGS 420 CANNABIS HEMP FESTIVALAPRIL 20th, 2024UNCLE ROBERTS AWA CLUBKAIMU-KALAPANA By Raydiance Joy GracePhotos Patty Kroh Phantasmagorical event is the best way I can describe being present at the Cannabis Hemp Festival. Who would have imagined 20 years…

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…

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

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.

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…

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…

By Norma Jean Ream Hawaii County Council District 4 Leader Ashley Kierkiewicz, and her team hosted the Town Hall discussion on Emergency Preparedness and Response. The meeting was held in the Billy Kenoi Gym in Pahoa and was attended by…