Local Business Spotlight - Puna Rising Ohana

What’s Swimming in Kehena: The Heartbeat of Kaimu: Saturday Open Market

Story and Photos By Ekahi Aloha Dale Michaels WELCOME! TO THE SATURDAY KAIMU OPEN MARKET! Located in Kaimu, across from Uncle Robert’s, is the Saturday morning Kaimu Open Market! It’s located up on the lava flow with a wide variety…

Meet Some of Puna’s Newest Arrivals

Story and Photos By Armando Dahan A Piano Reset Session with Roy Dahan Singer-songwriter Roy Dahan is performing more than just traditional concerts on the Big Island—he’s offering something more intimate. He calls it Piano Reset; a wellness experience where…

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…

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…

Talk Story with Russell Ruderman

Video By Beth Block Russell Ruderman has been a long-time Puna resident. Listen to his story, and understand how he made such a positive, incredible impact by taking action as a representative in Puna as well as a conscientious business…

May Events around the Punaverse

By Aero Coomer Aloha All, and welcome back to another exciting edition of Your local events for May! First off, you know what it is – its coming in large and in charge for our #1 hit of the week! …

The Veli Cafe Pahoa

Article by Karyn Chambers Photos By Karyn Chambers & The Veli The Veli: A Vegan Plant-Based Deli Are you looking for a vegan/vegetarian delicatessen in Puna? You’re in luck! The Veli, a newly established restaurant in downtown Pahoa, is located…

Cozy Cat Cafe

Cozy Cafe Story and Photos by Raydiance Joy Grace COZY CAT CAFE SOFT OPENINGALL HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, MEAT AND VEG OPTIONS FRUIT PARFAITS AND MORE! 9 AM TO 1 PM THURSDAY AND FRIDAY STARTING HALLOWEEN OCT. 31 AND NOV…

Pele’s Kitchen, From Farm to Table

Pahoa Restaurant Review By Karyn Chambers Looking for a beautiful Sunday morning experience —with real people, real country style food, and real Aloha spirit? Consider Pele’s Kitchen, located in downtown Pahoa, open daily 7:30-noon. Its colorful tropical artistry on the outside…