makahiki cultural festival
Beth Block captures how participants are introduced to some of the elements of a Makahiki Festival, constructing an imu, pounding poi, and dancing hulu that was organized by Iopa Maunakea
Stars Over Puna March 2024
By Norma Jean Ream Seeds of Change and New Directions An interesting event occurred just after the full Moon closing out February that sets forward, some yet to be disclosed decisions that will be affecting families, women, and children in…
Bob Agres Interview
Robert “Bob” Agres, who recently served as the Manager for Disaster Recovery Community Engagement and Collaboration under the Planning Department speaks of the interaction between the county and the community as we navigate through the recovery process.
Stars Over Puna February 2024: Seeking a Better Future
February begins with the impetus to evaluate and clear space in our lives for new beginnings. There is a strong influence of sorting out what works and what needs changing or adapting, to get the best and most benefit from…
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST
Performed by The Hilo Educational Repertory Theater Reviewed by Dawn Hurwitz Chief Bromden Sometimes I just get overwhelmed with the feeling of being lucky to live in Hawaii. Today, was one of those moments. While we usually write about Puna,…
hydroponic hut interview
Allyson and Allen Blackard lived on Oahu for twelve years before moving to the mainland and travelling in an RV. They loved the You Pick farms and orchards and when they moved back to the Big Island in 2020, Allyson…
Stars Over Puna January 2024
Welcome to the New Year of 2024. True to the holiday season, we finished 2023 with a family-themed Full Moon in Cancer on December 26. There are many astrological aspects of agreement in this phase of the year. There are…
Stars Over Puna December 2023
Stars Over Puna December 2023 The Holidays and Making the Most of It December opens with a Full Moon phase in progress. Illumination and a hopeful attitude take us into the shortest days of light. After Thanksgiving feasting and Black…
The Palace Theater Premiere’s Mermaids Lament
By Dawn Hurwitz By all accounts, the premiere for Mermaids Lament last Friday, November 16 was a smash hit. As the film opens the crowd near to standing room sat hushed listening to an ambient soundtrack focused on the fantastic…
End of Stables Swap Meet
It’s an odd feeling to arrive at the dead end of a journey one’s been traversing for over seven years. The air is still and quiet, yet the mind races with all the questions, what didn’t I do, what could I have…
The Gospel Express Experience: A Musical Journey into the Restoration of the Wholeness of Our Heart
By Raydiance Grace A September fundraiser for the YMCA in Hilo featured the first concert by “The Gospel Express”, revitalizing the spiritual mysticism found by participating in gospel music performances. Barbara Johnson is an international performer, actor, singer, dancer, and creator/director of the…
County Town Hall Meeting Report
By Norma Jean Ream Hawaii County Council District 4 Leader Ashley Kierkiewicz, and her team hosted the Town Hall discussion on Emergency Preparedness and Response. The meeting was held in the Billy Kenoi Gym in Pahoa and was attended by…
Stars Over Puna, November 2023
Scorpio Season: Time to Plan for Contingencies The Fall Eclipse Season has been immensely powerful behind the drama that came about in October. The Aries—Libra are not easy energies. They represent the polarity of Self and Other. October’s Lunar Eclipse…