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:
🎙️ Kauaʻi Voices – Local artist and community leader interviews
📰 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
Stay connected with the heart of our island!
Episodes
75 episodes
03.28.25 The Hōʻike Weekly | Keiki Filmmakers, Theater, Hula, Jazz & More!
🎙️ The Hōʻike Weekly – Your Source for All Things Kauaʻi 🌴 Hosted by Tricia AllenThis week’s episode is packed with everything you love about Kauaʻi — community stories, keiki creativity, local events, and cultural celebration...
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Island Alert Episode 5 - Getting to Know the Head of the Ocean Safety Bureau
In this episode of Island Alert, host Max Richardson sits down with Kalani Vieira, Chief of Operations at Kauaʻi’s Ocean Safety Bureau, for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation. Kalani opens up about his journey from addicti...
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03.21.2025 The Hō'ike Weekly | Kaua'i March News and Events!
The Ho’ike Weekly brings you the latest news and events happening across Kaua’i. This week, we’re reporting from the beautiful Alakoko Fishpond, covering upcoming events, community initiatives, and more.In this episode:
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03.14.2025 The Hō'ike Weekly | Spring Break with our Intern Kaylee
The Hō‘ike Weekly brings you the latest from Kaua‘i. This week, we celebrate our WAVE Awards win and share key island updates.In this episode:E Kanikapila Kakou: Hawaiian music series featuring Kamalei Kawa‘aHo‘ola L...
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03.12.2025 Weekly Council Update | Electric Vehicles, Approving Federal Funds, and More!
Get the latest insights from the County Council meeting in this recap, where we highlight key discussions, including:Upgrades to police drug identification technologyHabitat for Humanity’s proposed affordable housing projec...
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03.07.2025 The Hō'ike Weekly | What We Gained From Fresno in 2025 to Better Community Media
🌺 The Hō'ike Weekly – Bringing You the Latest from Kaua'i & Beyond! 🎥🌊 Aloha, Hawai'i! This week's episode of The Hō'ike Weekly comes to you from Fresno, California, where we're attending the Alliance for Community Media Weste...
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02.28.25 The Hō'ike Weekly | Tricia Interviews YWCA and Learn More About Submarine Cables!
In this episode, Tricia Allen brings you the latest news and exciting events happening in Kaua'i and beyond!Highlights include:- A reminder to vote for your favorite Girl Scout cookie—make sure your voice is heard before the contest...
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02.27.2025 Weekly Council Update | Trespassers Could Face Consequences on Public Lands
Aloha, everyone! Olivia here with your County Council Update for this week, along with highlights from last week’s meeting. As this is the final County Council meeting of the month, there will be no update next week—I, along with two other Hō’i...
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02.21.25 The Hō'ike Weekly | Acting and Film Intertwine in This Special Class!
Aloha Kauaʻi! ❤️ Join Tricia Allen for a jam-packed episode of The Hoike Weekly, brimming with community news and inspiring interviews! This week, we've got it all: from a brand new class from Hawaii Children's Theatre and Hō'...
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Island Alert Episode 4 - Preparing Even, For Human Made Emergencies
Join host Max Richardson for part two of his interview with Elton Ushio, Administrator of Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA). In this episode, Elton breaks down KEMA’s emergency response plans for hurricanes, tsunamis, and other disaster...
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02.14.2025 The Hō'ike Weekly | FOUR Interviews - It's a packed show!
Aloha Kauaʻi! 🌺 Welcome to another exciting episode of The Hō'ike Weekly! Join host Tricia Allen as we delve into a packed show featuring in-studio guests and a wealth of community news. In this episode, we spotlight the upcoming W...
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02.13.2025 Weekly Council Update | The Latest Resolution Passes 5-0
Stay connected with your local government! Check out the latest Kaua'i County Council Update, featuring insights from this week's and last week's meetings, now available on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms. 📺🎙️🔹 **Highlights ...
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Episode 11
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02.07.2025 The Hō'ike Weekly | Ripcord Drops On Kaua'i Next Week!
Welcome to The Hoike Weekly Podcast!🌺 Aloha Kauai! In this week's episode, we introduce our new intern, Kaylie Lee from HTA, who will help with shooting, producing, and editing content. Join us as we spotlight exciting upco...
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Episode 10
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01.31.25 The Hō'ike Weekly | Creating Events for All To Enjoy On Kaua'i
🌺 Aloha, Kaua'i! Welcome to another exciting episode of Hō’ike Weekly, where we bring you all the latest news, events, and happenings on our beautiful island of Kaua'i! 🌧️ Despite the rainy weather, we have plenty of uplifting stories and event...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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01.29.2025 Weekly Council Update | Keeping Local Farmers Markets Open, and More
Government Producer Olivia Franco breaks down what happened at the County Council meeting of January 29th.In this episode...The Kaua'i Bus seeks approval to purchase new busesMoving 100,000 cubic feet of soil to the ...
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Episode 8
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Island Alert Ep. 3: Who Prepares Kaua'i for the Unimaginable?
Aloha and welcome to Island Alert, the show where we get to know Kauai's first responders! In this episode, Max Richardson interviews Elton Ushio, the Emergency Management Administrator for the County of Kauai, about the Kauai Emergency Managem...
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Episode 7
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01.24.2025 The Hō'ike Weekly | Empowering our Youth To Create Music
Howdy Podcast Listeners!It's Friday - which means its time for The Hō'ike Weekly, where we bring you the latest happenings on Kauaʻi! Here’s what you can look forward to:- **Lunar New Year Celebrations**: Join us for festive ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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01.22.2025 Weekly Council Update | Improving Our Property Tax Process
Government Producer Olivia Franco breaks down what happened at the County Council meeting of January 22nd.In this episode...Kaua'i and the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Plan)The County's Operating Budget - 6 Month U...
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Episode 6
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Hō'ike Visits The State Capitol | Legislative Opening Day 2025
Join us as we take you on our exciting journey to the Hawaii State Capitol! In this video, we visit Hawaii’s state legislators on the 1st day of legislature to discuss their current plans, impactful decisions, and the vision they have for our b...
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Episode 5
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The Hō'ike Weekly 01.17.2025 | Interviewing Wilcox Nurses and Our State Legislators
🌺 Aloha, Kauaʻi! Welcome to this week’s episode of *The Hoike Weekly*! We’re diving into the excitement from Opening Day at the State Capitol on January 15th, where our *Hoike Team* mingled with lawmakers—and had a few laughs along the way!...
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Episode 4
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01.10.2025 The Hō'ike Weekly | It's Mu'umu'u Month!
Haʻouli Makahiki Hou Kauaʻi! Join us as we jump into 2025 with excitement and energy! In this episode, we’ll explore all the amazing happenings around our beautiful island of Kauaʻi, including Muʻumuʻu Month, events at Hale Lihue, the Lions Clu...
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Episode 3
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Kaua'i County Council Update 01.08.2024 | New Councilmember, Housing, and Fire Code Discussions
Join us for the latest Kaua'i County Council update! In this episode, recorded live in Lihue - Councilmember Holland and Councilmember Bulosan to discuss key issues - Fire Codes, Housing Situation in Kapa'a Stay informed! Subscribe...
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Talkin' Trash Ep. 3: Does Recycling Actually Matter on Kaua'i?
Ever wondered what REALLY happens to your recyclables? 🤔 Join Max Richardson and Allison Fraley on Talkin' Trash, the show dedicated to all things recycling, compost 🌱, and garbage 🗑️, as they debunk common Kauai recycling myths! This episode d...
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12.20.24 The Hō'ike Weekly | The Best Hō'ike Weekly Yearly Finale EVER!
🌺 Aloha, Kauai! Join us for a special episode of The Ho'ike Weekly as we conclude 2024 with valuable insights and festive cheer. You get it? Cause we've only ever done a finale once, so it'd be the best no matter what.🎄 **What to Expect...
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12.18.24 Weekly Council Update | Property Tax Changes Possible?
Aloha! Council member Felicia Cowden delivers this week's update, covering key decisions and actions from the County Council meeting. This week's highlights include:[0:00] Introduction & Mele: Council member Cowden's...
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