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
84 episodes
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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The Hō'ike Weekly 04.11.2025 | Easter and Earth Day Events on Kaua'i
Aloha Kauaʻi! I'm Tricia Allen and welcome to The Hōʻike Weekly — your go-to source for what’s happening across the Garden Isle. 🌈 This week is PACKED with community celebrations, Earth Day cleanups, and Easter egg hunts from Kekaha to...
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Kaua'i County Council Update for April 9th 2025 | Listen Into The Latest Council Events!
Stay informed on the latest developments from the Kaua‘i County Council with this week’s update hosted by Olivia! In this episode, Olivia recaps the highlights from recent council meetings, including:Approval of new public safety softwa...
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04.04.25 The Hōʻike Weekly | Carnival, Movie Night, Namahana Signing Day & more!
The Hōʻike Weekly – April 8–14, 2025 Hosted by Tricia Allen 🎙️This week’s episode is full of Kauaʻi goodness! We’re talking Puppy Hour in Līhuʻe 🐾, Spring Festival fun 🥚, ʻUkulele Fest 🎶, affordable housing updates 🏘️, orchid ...
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Taxes Brought In Some Serious Revenue... | Kaua'i County Council Recap 03.31.2025
Kauaʻi County Budget Breakdown | FY 2025–2026 Highlights & Insights for DAY ONE AND DAY TWOWondering how your tax dollars are being spent? 🤔 In this episode, we break down Day One and Day Two of the Kauaʻi County Council’s Fiscal Ye...
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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 Ep. 5 - Getting to Know the Head of the Ocean Safety Bureau
In this episode of Island Alert, host Max Richardson sits down with Kalani Vierra, 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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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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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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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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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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