Hōʻike Podcast Studio
🌺 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!
Episodes
114 episodes
The Hō'ike Weekly 09.05.2025 | Plan Out Your September on Kauai with Us!
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 look forward to:...
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The Hō‘ike Weekly 08.29.2025 | Protests, Golf & Symphony Nights on Kaua‘i + Weekend Events
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’t miss a pop-up jazz speakeasy and more islan...
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The Hō'ike Weekly 08.22.2025 | Kauai Happenings: Bees, Marathons, and Music!
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.
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The Hōʻike Weekly 08.15.2025 | Kaua‘i Happenings: Giving Back, Art, Music & More
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 brings you quick updates on what’s...
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Talkin’ Trash Ep. 8 | The Psychology of Waste Part 2
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 throw away.We explore why breaki...
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Bonus: Council Recap Format Update + August 6 & 13 Highlights
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 August 6 and August 13 meetings into one fast...
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Talkin’ Trash Ep. 7 | The Psychology of Waste Part 1
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, revealing the emotions, beliefs, an...
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Island Alert – Ep. 8 | Inside Kauaʻi’s Dispatch Center with Ashley
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 first point of contact when seconds m...
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The Hōʻike Weekly 08.01.2025 | Back to School, Firedancers, Robots & Rent on Kauaʻi
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 Community Calendar, we spot...
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The Hōʻike Weekly 07.25.2025 | Kauaʻi’s Hottest Events, Firedancers, & Summer Vibes
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 Pavilion, Waimea’s final bon dance of the seaso...
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Kauai County Council Update 07.16.2025 - Keeping Our Distance: The New Beachfront Building Rules
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. What exactly is a shoreline setback?...
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The Hō'ike Weekly 07.18.2025 | Running from Hā'ena to Hanalei + Kaua'i Weekend Events
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 all its South Shore festivities, to creative...
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Kauai Voices Ep. 6 | Talking Story with Actor and Singer - Sydney Elizebeth Agudong
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. But she says the island still ...
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The Hō'ike Weekly 07.11.2025 | Kaua‘i Events: Fishing, Ho'oponopono Workshops and More!
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 Plantation Days to theater performances, communit...
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The Hōʻike Weekly 07.05.2025 | Summer Events & Kūpuna Tech Classes Across Kauaʻi
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.Discover Bon Dances, youth camps, conc...
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Kaua'i County Council Update 06.25.25 | Puhi Traffic Lanes Will Change Soon!
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 Council mee...
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The Hō'ike Weekly 06.27.2025 | Plan Out Your 4th of July on Kauai with Us!
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’s Freedom Fest, Kukui Grove’...
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Talkin' Trash Ep. 6 Touring the Kekaha Landfill
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 good dog named Taco might just...
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The Hō'ike Weekly 06.20.2025 | Kaua‘i Happenings: Bon Dances, Bento, and Beach Days
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 in your community. Full event l...
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The Hōʻike Weekly 06.13.2025 | AI for Small Biz + Kaua‘i Events Rundown
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 small businesses, anyone c...
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Kaua'i Voices Ep. 5 | Who are the 2025 Kaua'i Pride Parade Grand Marshal's?
🏳️🌈 In this special Kaua‘i Voices Podcast episode, we’re celebrating Pride on the Garden Isle with in-depth interviews featuring the Grand Marshals of the 2025 Kaua‘i Pride Parade.Join us for a heartfelt 22-minute conversation where ea...
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The Hō'ike Weekly 06.06.2025 | Running from Hā'ena to Hanalei + Kaua'i Weekend Events
🎧 In this episode of The Hō‘ike Weekly Podcast, we’re taking you on a journey through Kaua‘i’s community spirit and upcoming happenings! Hear something you want more information on? Visit this link!
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Kaua'i County Council Update 05.28.2025 | The Fiscal Year Budget, Has Passed
In this episode, we cover:🏡 Affordable Housing Boost – The Council introduces a bill that could waive sewer fees for affordable housing projects. It’s a big step toward reducing startup costs and speeding up development.💸 <...
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Island Alert Ep. 7 - KIUC & the Power of Local Energy
Island Alert: KIUC & the Power of Local EnergyKauaʻi’s only electric utility isn’t just flipping switches — it’s flipping the script on energy independence. In this episode of Island Alert, Max Richardson sits down wi...
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The Hō'ike Weekly 05.16.2025 | Kaua‘i Happenings: We Are On A Break Next Week!
🎧 It’s a jam-packed episode before our brief production break!On this week’s Ho‘ike Weekly, Tricia Allen gives a heartfelt shoutout to the student winners of the ʻŌlelo Youth Xchange Awards, plus the usual parade of Kaua‘i goodnes...
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