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Across the Punaverse – September 2026

By Petra Wiesenbauer We look back to a busy August: Children went back to school. Primary elections presented us with Lloyd Enriquez and Eileen O’Hara families facing off in the General Elections for County Council seat district 4 and Shannon…

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What’s Swimming in Kehena

Story By Ekahi Aloha Dale Michaels The Whales are Back! and “ALL IS WHALE” Winter Visitors Along the Puna Coast Each year, sometime between late October and early November, a quiet excitement begins to ripple along the shores…

Around the Punaverse, March 2026

By Petra Wiesenabuer This last month brought us Kilauea’s episodes 41 & 42 with tephra, ash, Pele’s hair, and higher SO2 levels. For most of us in Puna, this meant making sure our catchment tanks were unhooked from our gutters…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Veli Cafe Pahoa

Article by Karyn Chambers Photos By Karyn Chambers & The Veli The Veli: A Vegan Plant-Based Deli Are you looking for a vegan/vegetarian delicatessen in Puna? You’re in luck! The Veli, a newly established restaurant in downtown Pahoa, is located…

Yoga & Natural Health

NECK RELEASE for RELIEF Who is sitting behind you at the community event? We turn our heads to see. How many coconuts are in the tree? Tipping the chin up, we count how many are hanging. When walking on uneven lava ground the head…

LAVA RECOVERY UPDATE

HIGHWAY 137, BLESSING CEREMONY, FOUR CORNERS Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10 am By Raydiance Joy Grace Photos by Kilauea Eruption Recovery and Raydiance Where else other than Hawaii could you attend an opening of a road with Pule, (prayers), Mele Oli,…

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Manafest 2024

TOGETHER WE RISE By Raydiance Joy Grace Photos by Dave Olson The vibration of the empowered Feminine was palpable wherever you went at ManaFest 2024 at Kalani. One could feel the embodiment of how a world having womb power would…

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The responsibilities of the Executive Director of Puna Ola

The Executive Director of Puna Ola will be responsible for leading a team to complete the following: The Executive Director should possess: Salary: NegotiableYour application should include a one-page letter that expresses how this position is aligned with your mission…