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Land use debate heats up over controversial 'Burning Man-inspired' festival in Ppaikou

Big Island Now | Hilu

Nov 17, 2025

Andrew Tepper's most recent Facebook profile photo On a 15-acre portion of his land in Ppaikou near Hilo, Pennsylvania native Andrew Tepper held a controversial festival in 2023 an…

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