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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…

POHOIKI BOAT RAMP EXCAVATION & DREDGING PROJECT BLESSING CEREMONY

Story by Raydiance Joy Grace Photos by Raydiance and DLNR Since March 2025, the Pohoiki Boat Ramp has remained closed following the 2018 Kilauea eruption, which filled Pohoiki Bay with volcanic debris. In December 2024, the Department of Land and…

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…

Sound Alchemy Integration

By Aero Coomer Kirtan and Sound Healing are two ancient practices utilized for both collective and personal healing. Now, every Sunday, at 4 pm, at Kalani, both modalities are offered for free to our community, sponsored by A Moveable Feast! …

Pelehonuamea: “She Who Shapes the Sacred Land”

By Karyn Chambers Photos by Lauri Canencia-How On May 31, 2025, I was privileged to attend the Pelehonuamea Workshop with Kumu Leialoha Ilae-Kaleimamahu from Mokuhulu, Puna, who has been teaching courses for over 30 years. She leads by example and…

Stars Over Puna, July, 2025

By NormaJean Ream Aloha Readers of Stars over Puna. We have recently discussed how these articles can be of more advantage to you by offering less geopolitical correlations to more personal interests. We hope you enjoy this new version and…

Around the Punaverse July 2025

By Aero Coomer Aloha neighbors, and welcome to my humble space, where I attempt to give thee the most happening things I can source for our Punatic Community. Seems like lots of folks off island swashbuckling one place or another,…

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…