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Around the Punaverse October 2025

By Aero Coomer Apologies for the delay in getting your new events listed. First up on the to-do list is the new Farmers Market arising at Rozetts Nursery in Hawaiian Paradise Park in Keaau. I am a foodie, and love…

Introducing, Puna Ola

Story and Photos by Ben Geo On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, devoted hearts and minds gathered for a luau to return to an ancient tradition in a new way, celebrating and grounding a growing vision for the community called Puna…

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…

Stars Over Puna October 2025

By Norma Jean Ream Eclipse and Equinox Mark Societal Changes The Autumn Equinox, on September 22, began the fourth quarter of the year. The Solar Eclipse at the last degree of Virgo on that day was a stark announcement of…

DANCING THE ARCHETYPES

Story and Photos by Raydiance Joy Grace A Moveable Feast: The Pavilion at HAAS Saturday, August 30th Dancing the Archetypes workshop is a tour de force in understanding the work of Carl Jung, exploring how the Cardinal Archetypes show up…

Native plant species are calling for help. Who will answer their call?

by Armando T. Dahan Photos provided by Jaya C. Dupuis. On the Big Island, we are surrounded by nature. It’s one of the main reasons people come to visit and choose to live here, too. But people aren’t the only…

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…

Sound Healing, Kirtan, and Gayatri Mantra, Meet Noelani Love!

By Karyn Chambers Cover Photo by Karen Chambers Every Sunday at Kalani’s Bluemoon Room from 4-7 pm in Seaview, a group gathers to experience sound healing, the Gayatri Mantra, and Kirtan. During sound healing–crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums and high…

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…