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:
📰 Community Connections – Hyper-local events and cultural updates
♻️ 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
123 episodes
Talkin Trash – Ep. 10 | Andy Boyd, County of Kaua‘i: Inside the Island’s Recycling Reality
Ever wonder what really happens to your recycling on Kaua‘i? 🌺In this episode of Talkin’ Trash, hosts Max Richardson and Allison Fraley sit down with Andy Boyd, the County of Kaua‘i’s Recycling Coordinator, to uncover what can actually be r...
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Kauai County Council Update 10.15.2025 – Bodyboard Ban and Pōipu Trees
Trees, sidewalks, and Styrofoam — somehow, it all makes sense this week. We break down what actually happened at the Kauaʻi County Council meeting so you don’t have to watch the whole thing.
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Community Connections | Health, Safety & Smart Devices (with Kūpuna Connections)
In this episode, Tricia Allen sits down with Ken Dickinson from Kūpuna Connections to talk about how technology can support health and safety for the 55+ community. From step trackers and smart water bottles to fall‑alerts and medication apps —...
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Kauai Voices: Art with Purpose: Turning Pain and Pollution into Power
Two Kauaʻi artists transform challenges into inspiration — from murals that heal and empower to ocean debris reborn as art. Join TRYS and ʻŌpala Art’s Allegra Scribner as they share how creativity can heal hearts, spark change, and connect comm...
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Shining Light on Healing: The Into Light Project Hawaiʻi - Community Connections
In this Community Connections spotlight from Hōʻike Kauaʻi Community Media, The Into Light Project brings portrait tributes and personal stories to Hawaiʻi — honoring lives lost to addiction and inspiring healing through art.
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Talkin’ Trash – Ep. 9 | Recycling on Kaua‘i: Sorting, Saving & Cashing In
Ever wondered what really happens when you haul your recycling and trash on Kaua‘i? In this hands-on episode of Talkin’ Trash, host Max Richardson takes listeners along for a real-life recycling run — sorting cans, bottles, cardboard, an...
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Kauai County Council Update 09.17.2025 – Safer Streets & Honoring History
In this Council Highlights update, we recap the key decisions from the Kauaʻi County Council’s September 17th meeting:$122,000 HUD grant to support local families through the Family Self-Sufficiency ProgramNew e-bike safety...
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The Hōʻike Weekly 09.19.2025 | Festivals, Concerts & Community on Kaua‘i!
This week’s Kaua‘i Community Calendar is full of culture, celebration, and connection — from the Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival and its hula competitions, to the Aloha ʻIke Fundraising Dinner, ʻOhana FitFest, and the HOK Honors Gala. 📅 Happening Sept...
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The Hōʻike Weekly 09.12.2025 | All Kinds of Celebrations on Kaua'i!
Aloha Kaua‘i! This week’s episode of The Hōʻike Weekly is packed — we’re spotlighting upcoming events across the island and sharing a new Community Connections segment featuring organizers from Kaua‘i’s International Peace Day celebrations. 🌍✨<...
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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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