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Talk Story with Russell Ruderman part 2

Video by Beth Block Russell Ruderman, a long-time Puna resident continues to tell us his story of How Island Naturals came to be. His grassroots story is fascinating, proving you can make it in Puna if you try. This is…

A Moveable Feast Presents: Trance Dance

Story and Photos by Raydiance Joy Grace Puna Rising Celebrating Community, Creativity, and Resilience A Moveable Feast Presents TRANCE DANCE Saturday, May 24, at Kalani There was a palpable excitement in the room as we watched Shola prepare the ritualistic…

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…

EARTH DAY AT GAIA TEMPLE

Review by Raydiance Joy Grace Photographs by Ben Geo Puna Palisades ; Panel on Food Sovereignty, Food Forest, Food as Medicine, Seed and Plant Party, Music & Potluck; Tuesday April 22 Video: Dayla Soul Bringing it all back home, Earth Day…

Events Around the Punaverse June 2025

By Aero Coomer Aloha, and welcome back to another edition of events happening only in our beloved Puna! With so much stuff happening, we have decided to spotlight a few more events than normal, especially for our keiki. Yet also…

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Stars Over Puna- June 2025

By Norma Jean Ream Truth, Honor, and Justice in Midsummer The New Moon on May 26 was at 6 Gemini, featuring Mercury in its own sign, bringing about many new themes this month that shift attention from warfare to business…

Hale Halawai O Puna: A Rich Cultural Gathering

By Karyn Chambers Photos By Jen Myers and Karyn Chambers On Saturday, May 5th, at the former Akebono Theater lot in downtown Pahoa, a wonderful celebration of Hawaiian culture–Hale Halawai O Puna–brought together families and individuals to experience hands-on cultural…

Kabbalah at the Park

By Radiance Joy Grace Rabbi Shaya Rotenberg leads Chabad of Hilo since its founding in 2023, where he is known for his lighthearted, approachable style paired with genuine depth and insight. A graduate of the Rabbinical College of America, he…

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! …

Stars Over Puna May 2025

By NormaJean Ream May Brings Peaceful Opportunities for New Relations The passing of Pope Francis was a shock to the World on Easter Sunday. He was a classic icon of compassion. Saturn, North Node, and Venus were all at the…

EMERGENCE

By Aero Coomer I was invited to observe and immerse myself in EMERGENCE – the Opening Act here in Hawaii of the Resonance Project; an endeavor setting its sights on building a massive Fibonacci conch shell structure for a community…

Hawaiian Creationism: Fact, Fiction, or Legend?

By Karyn Chambers As a world traditions/religions teacher and philosopher, I am intrigued by the stories of how our planet and humanity began. How did we get here and who created us? We commonly see in this third dimensional world…

April: Events Around the Punaverse

By Aero Coomer Aloha, Folks, and welcome back to another exciting edition of happening events right here in the Punaverse! First on the list for April is the adopt-a-highway clean up just south of Pahoa town, organized by the Mankind…

Stars Over Puna: April

By NormaJean Ream April holds many shifts and turns in the general energy. Mercury and Venus, the inner, personal planets, are both retrograde at the start of the month and the start of Spring. This pair of planets influences many…

March Events

by Aero Coomer Talk Story is proud to present a new feature for you, a monthly coming events column with suggestions for interesting or must do events. If you have an event you would like to see featured, please contact…