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Across the Punaverse January 2026

By Petra Wiesenbauer Editor’s note: We welcome Petra Wiesenbauer as our new editor of “Across the Punaverse.” Many may recognize her from her Facebook page, “Pahoa Community Resources,” where she regularly shares important information about East Hawaii. We are so…

Stars Over Puna January 2026

By NormaJean Ream Preview of Major Astrological Features of 2026 January of 2026 gives us some indications of important themes to start the new year. The first Full Moon of the year is on January 3, at 13 Cancer, the…

Around the Punaverse: December 2025

By Aero Coomer Aloha folks, and welcome to the year’s last edition of events here in Puna. Is Mercury retrograde over? Yes, well, good, now I can safely publish this article. And sorry for it being a little late. Yes,…

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…

Puna Rising Ohana: A Video Interview Part 3

By Beth Block Kai and Robert conclude their interview sharing plans for the future of Puna Rising Ohana, including Kai’s new project “Auntie’s List”, and Robert’s latest focus “Puna Ola”, and how the organization is reaching out to help the…

Stars Over Puna December 2025

By NormaJean Ream Moving Beyond Past Challenges Toward a More Innovative Future The first week of December carries over the grand Trine in Water, concluding with Venus in the Scorpio position. This closed circuit of energy takes in the power…

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…

Ambergris and Alchemy: Robin Worley’s Trash-to-Treasure Legacy

Story by Armando T. Dahan Photos by Armando T. Dahan and Laurie Furumoto Puna District has lost a prominent resident artist, teacher, and activist. Robin Worley, also known as Rayona Visqueen, who transformed trash into art and fashion. Robin died…

“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…