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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
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Hōʻike Podcast Studio
Kaua'i County Council Update for May 7th 2025 | Debate on Local Markets
In this week’s episode of County Council Recap, Olivia takes you inside the May 7th Planning Committee meeting, where major shifts to Kauaʻi’s market regulations were proposed—and nearly stalled. From neighbor notifications to handmade-only vendor restrictions, Bill 2951 brought passionate debate and even a bit of suspense.
Tune in to hear:
- What Bill 2951 could mean for your neighborhood
- How public feedback reshaped the proposal
- Why a local-made goods requirement was shot down
- Council member Felicia Cowden’s deciding vote
- What’s next before markets can move into beach parks
🎧 Hit play to stay ahead of the changes shaping Kauaʻi’s local economy.