🌺 Welcome to “The Hōʻike Podcast Studio” – Your go-to for Kauaʻi’s stories, news, and insights! Tune in weekly or monthly for five dynamic segments:
📰 The Hōʻike Weekly – Hyper-local news and cultural updates
🏛️ County Council Updates – Key reports from council meetings
♻️ Talkin’ Trash – Allison Fraley and Max Richardson tackle Kauaʻi’s waste crisis
🚒 Island Alert – Get to know our first responders and the issues they face on Kauaʻi
🎙️ Kauaʻi Voices – Local artist and community leader interviews
Stay connected with the heart of our island!
This week on The Ho‘ike Weekly, host Tricia Allen gets you ready for both Hurricane Kiko and a full lineup of community events across Kaua‘i. While emergency kits are a must, there’s still so much to…
From Labor Day rallies and scholarship golf to Waimea First Friday, cultural festivals, and the opening of the Kaua‘i Concert Sinfonia, there’s plenty to fill your first week of September. Plus, don’…
A quick look at what’s happening on Kauai this week — from bees and marathons to music festivals and community cleanups. Tune in to The Hōʻike Weekly for your island events calendar, August 25–31.
Kauaʻi events, news, and community stories for August 18–24 — including the Teacher Supply Drive, Garden Isle Quilt Exhibit, Help Feed Kauaʻi Festival, and Kauaʻi Psychic Fair. The Hōʻike Weekly bri…
In this conclusion to our two-part conversation, Talkin’ Trash dives deeper into the psychology of waste — looking at the cultural, emotional, and social forces that shape what we keep, reuse, or thr…
We’re switching things up! Our Kaua‘i County Council Updates will now come to you in quick, 60-second recaps — perfect for staying informed on the go. In this episode, we combine highlights from the …
Why do people throw things away — and what’s really driving our choices when it comes to waste? In this first part of a two-part series, Talkin’ Trash explores the psychology behind our waste habits,…
In this episode of Island Alert, host Max takes you inside the heart of emergency response on Kauaʻi — the dispatch center. Our guest, dispatcher Ashley [Last Name], shares what it’s like to be the f…
Get ready for another stacked week on Kauaʻi! This episode of The Hōʻike Weekly covers everything from sunrise bike rides and beginner ballet to Shakespearean showdowns and robot battles.
In our Commu…
Get ready for another stacked week on Kauaʻi! This episode of The Hōʻike Weekly brings you all the can’t-miss happenings: the adrenaline-pumping PO AFI Fireknife Competition, Anuhea live at Porter Pa…
Kauaʻi’s coastlines are shifting—and so are the rules! In this episode, Olivia breaks down the County Council’s proposed shoreline setback bill that could change the future of building near the beach…
Aloha Kauaʻi! Summer is showing no signs of slowing down. On this week’s Hōʻike Weekly: Community Calendar, Tricia Allen highlights the best of July 21–27—from the legendary Kōloa Plantation Days and…
From Lilo & Stitch to starring in Hawaii'i Children's Theatre's rendition of Peter Pan , Sydney Elizabeth Agudong has grown from a Kaua‘i keiki on stage to an actress and musician with a global reach…
Summer on Kauaʻi isn’t slowing down—and neither are we! This week’s Hōʻike Weekly: Events Calendar podcast has your insider scoop on what’s happening around the island, July 14–20. From Koloa Plantat…
This week’s Hōʻike Weekly: Events Calendar and Community Connections episode brings all the highlights for July 7–13, plus a special feature on Kūpuna Connections’ digital skills classes for seniors.
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What do Native Hawaiian birthing practices, safer streets near schools, and nearly half a million dollars in new grant funding have in common?
They were all on the agenda at this week’s Kaua‘i County…
This week’s Hōʻike Weekly: Events Calendar covers everything happening on Kauaʻi from June 30–July 6—from fireworks and live music to cultural workshops, camps, and family fun.
Highlights include PMRF…
This week on Talkin’ Trash, Max sits down again with Rebecca from Compost Kauaʻi to explore what happens to your food scraps after pickup, how community composting works on island time, and how one g…
This week on Community Connections: bon dance celebrations, cooking classes, kupuna tech help, storytelling, concerts, and more happening across Kaua‘i, June 23–29. Stay connected to what’s happening…
On this episode of The Hōʻike Weekly:
🤖 KEDB AI Workshops – Kevin Matsunaga from the Kaua‘i Economic Development Board shares details on their free, public AI workshop series. While the focus is on sm…