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The Summer of Water Events and Political Upsets

End of June, as Cancer Sun Season heats up the news is full of stories of Water-element events, including the lack of water. As in one case in Quechan, Mexico where the ruins of a 16th century church become fully…

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Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to Amedeo Markoff

Amedeo and his son, Jacob, are Father and Son woodworkers. In addition to being a phenomenal community leader: president of Main Street Pahoa Association, one of the founders of Pahoa Lava Zone Museum, and treasurer of Malama o Puna, Amedeo has…

BEYOND COVID: BLOCKBUSTER PARTY ACTIVATE PUNA!

Written by Raydiance Joy Grace Not another boring review of what band played after what band and sounded like what band. This is a dynamic review of the state of relationship in Puna! We live in the aftermath of lockdown,…

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June 2023 Stars Over Puna

The entrance into June has the Moon being a trigger to make us aware of the global squeeze on consolidation of power by the aging elites who have recently been discussing and deciding the future of our world. April and…

Interview with Puna farmer Clive Cheetham parts 1 & 2

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Restaurant Spotlight: DJ’s Pizza & Wings, on Old Pahoa Village Road

Hours of operation: Monday – closed, Tuesday & Wednesday: 1–8 PM, Thursday: 12–8 PM, Friday & Saturday: 12–9 PM Dine in DJ’s Pizza mural by Jason’s mom & sister Good news Pahoa! You no longer have to drive to Hilo for a good…

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May stars Over Puna 2023

May Brings New Information and Drama on the World Stage Surprises, disclosures, and new perspectives are themes of May. The month begins with review of topics linked to the last Election and political tug-of-war over topics of gender, women’s rights,…

April Stars over Puna 2023

Eclipse Season: Be A Revolutionary in Your Own Life Coming out of March we see surprising events, such as the first time in United States history, a former President is Indited on criminal charges. Donald Trump becomes a dynamic challenge…

Gary Rosenberg interview

Part 1 Gary Rosenberg, one of Puna’s visionaries, is building a community, an ’ainā-based school to create the agro-leaders for tomorrow. Here is the first of a four-part series on Gary’s vision for how human, animals, vegetation and the ’ainā…

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Civic Action for Intentional Communities

Photos by Indy Rishi Singh On Thursday, February 23, an interactive inspiring gathering, of 72 movers & shakers from 7 different communities on the Big Island met on the SeaView Lawn. They included Hawaiian Sanctuary, Hawaiian Eco Retreats, Kumukahi Village,…

Wednesday Night at Uncle Robert’s

Photography by S. Gomez Bring your partner, your tutu grandmother, aunties, uncles, the kids and even your Ex. Don’t forget the dog. All are welcome at Uncle Robert’s anytime but especially on Wednesday nights. An icon of Hawaiian culture and…

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March Stars Over Puna 2023

March is a month of some important planetary sign changes. This is a time of endings and new beginnings. When slow moving planets change signs, it impacts the world in power shifts between countries, governments and social systems go through…

Men of Pa’ a: Imu Mea Ai Project

Iopa Maunakea, The Men of Pa’a, and a group of Kapuna teach a mainland group of folks how to properly and reverently prepare an Imu to cook a meal for them. He also takes them down to Cape Kumkukahi to…

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Aunty Emily Interview

Interview with Aunty Emily Naeole in which she talks about growing up in Puna and the changes she has seen. Part 2 of the interview with Aunty Emily Naeole discusses her experiences with Hawaiian Home Lands and the obstacles she…

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February 2023 Stars Over Puna

The Full Moon is on Sunday, the fifth, in robust Leo, a highly social time, emphasizing the energy of playful, childlike enjoyment of life. In Hawaii, February is a beautiful month of mild weather and trade winds, drawing in visitors.…