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
104 episodes
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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Talkin' Trash Ep. 5 Part 1 | How to Reduce Food Waste on Kaua‘i
Aloha and welcome to Talkin' Trash—your local guide to waste reduction on Kaua‘i! In this episode, hosts Max Richardson and Allison Fraley sit down with Rebecca Major from Compost Kaua‘i to talk all things food waste: how much w...
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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...
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The Hō'ike Weekly 05.09.2025 | Kaua‘i Happenings: Food, Festivals, and Fundraisers!
Aloha, Kauaʻi! This week on The Hoike Weekly, Producer Max Richardson takes us on a wild ride through the 46th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk — the biggest single-day fundraiser in Hawaiʻi. Let’s just say, it involved costumes, c...
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The Hō'ike Weekly 05.02.2025 | Ballet, Bon Dances & Big News
Aloha Kauaʻi! 🌺 This week on The Ho‘ike Weekly, we’re serving up a fresh mix of exciting island events, helpful family resources, and proud community wins—now wrapped in a brand-new show format!🎭 Featured Events:<...
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Island Alert - Ep. 6 | Ocean Safety with Kalani Vierra (Part 2)
In this episode of Island Alert, Max sits down for Part 2 of his conversation with Kalani Vierra, Chief of the Ocean Safety Bureau. They dive into real-life rescue stories, how first responders work together during emergencies, ...
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Kaua'i County Council Update for April 23rd 2025 | Helping Farmer's Markets Thrive
Kauaʻi County Council Recap: Farmers Markets, Shipping Woes, and the Fight for Local IdentityThis week on the Kauaʻi County Council Recap, Olivia brings the heat with a community-powered breakdown of the April 23rd meeting. The sp...
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04.25.2025 The Hō'ike Weekly | Kaua‘i Happenings: Food, Festivals, and Fundraisers!
ALOHA KAUAI! 🌺 Welcome to another jam-packed episode of The Hōʻike Weekly! This week, Tricia Allen brings you a full round-up of the island’s biggest happenings—from saving lives to savoring flavors. Tune in to he...
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Kaua'i Voices | Listening, Leading, and Leveling Up – With Noelani Butcher
In this heartfelt episode of Kaua‘i Voices, host Tricia Allen sits down with Noelani Butcher, Hawaiʻi’s 2025 State School Counselor of the Year, for a powerful conversation on what it really means to support students during thei...
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Talkin' Trash Ep. 4 with Shannon Hiramoto of Machine Machine
Aloha and welcome to Talkin’ Trash! This week, hosts Max Richardson and Allison Fraley chat with local artist and fashion visionary Shannon Hiramoto, founder of Machine Machine and the Boroboro Boutique.They...
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04.18.2025 The Hō'ike Weekly | Tricia Hears from Storybook Theatre and More
This week on The Hōʻike Weekly, Tricia Allen walks you through a packed lineup of Kauaʻi happenings — from celebrating Earth Day and Shakespeare’s birthday to vital trainings and community updates.🌊 Hear from the team behind the...
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