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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 list: tinyurl.com/thehoikeweekly

 Hosted by Tricia Allen. Presented by Hōʻike Kaua‘i Community Media.

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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 can attend and learn how to use tools like ChatGPT and Canva more effectively—just bring a device!

📅 Community Calendar – From tech classes and jazz concerts to marine art, ʻohana fishing, and a pop-up speakeasy, we’ve got everything happening across Kaua‘i from June 17–23.

🌈 Looking for our 2025 Kaua‘i Pride Parade Recap?
Watch the full segment now on our YouTube channel under the The Hōʻike Weekly playlist.

🔗 Links to all events and resources: tinyurl.com/thehoikeweekly

#TheHoikeWeekly #KauaiEvents #KEDB #CommunityConnections #AIForBusiness #KauaiPride2025

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🏳️‍🌈 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 each Grand Marshal shares their story, the work they do in the community, and what being part of this year’s Pride means to them. From personal reflections to collective resilience, this episode uplifts voices that embody the spirit of inclusion, visibility, and aloha.

🌈 Whether you’re attending the parade or just want to feel more connected to Kaua‘i’s LGBTQ+ community, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Listen, learn, and share the pride.

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🎧 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!

First, producer Tricia sits down with members of the Hanalei Canoe Club to talk story about one of Kaua‘i’s longest-standing athletic traditions — the 43rd annual Hāʻena to Hanalei canoe race. Discover what makes this event so iconic, the deep roots it has in the community, and why it continues to inspire paddlers and spectators alike.

Then, stick around for your weekly Kaua‘i event calendar — a narrated roundup of things to do across the island this weekend and beyond. Whether you’re looking for cultural festivals, live music, farmers markets, or workshops, we’ve got your plans covered.

🎙️ Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay rooted in Kaua‘i.

#HaenaToHanalei #KauaiEvents #TheHoikeWeekly #HanaleiCanoeClub #KauaiCulture #KauaiWeekendGuide #THWPodcast #KauaiHappenings #CommunityConnections

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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.

💸 County Budget Approved – Kaua‘i’s 2025–2026 budget passes unanimously. Hear how the funding will address infrastructure, parks, and public services—and why this year’s budget is such a milestone.

🐛 Invasive Species Frontlines – From Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles to Little Fire Ants, learn what the County is doing to protect our island and why green waste management is key.

🗣️ Community Engagement – Public hearings are on the horizon, and your input matters more than ever.

📲 Stay connected at kauai.gov and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insight into how your local government works for you.

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Island Alert: KIUC & the Power of Local Energy

Kauaʻi’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 with Allison Young, Public Information Officer for KIUC (Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative), to explore how this member-owned utility is keeping the lights on, preparing for emergencies, and leading the way in renewable energy.

Allison shares her journey from Maryland to the Garden Isle and breaks down what makes KIUC so unique — from solar and hydro innovation to tree-trimming strategies and public safety tips (including why you really shouldn’t make toast in the shower). It’s a surprising look at one of Kauaʻi’s most essential, and often unsung, public service teams.

Whether you’re a renter, homeowner, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode shines a light on how Kauaʻi is powering paradise, responsibly.

Resources mentioned:
KIUC Website: kiuc.coop
Safety Tips: kiuc.coop/safety
Rebate Programs: kiuc.coop/rebates
Annual Meeting Info: kiuc.coop/annualmeeting

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🎧 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 goodness—free events, wellness pop-ups, tech classes for kūpuna, and even a can’t-miss Cabaret performance (starring a familiar face 😉).

✨ Highlights include:

• Mental Health Month: #OneCaringAdult Campaign
• Summer Fun sign-ups are open
• UH Hilo’s free basketball clinic
• A Hawaiian health fair, food giveaways, and family events galore
• Graduation info for Kaua‘i’s high schools 🎓
• Right on Rice urban farm and Pedal to the Meadow 🚴‍♀️

Note: We’re taking a short break to reset and refresh—we’ll return June 9th with new surprises and stories for you.

Mahalo for tuning in and supporting local voices. Subscribe so you don’t miss our big return!

📌 Event links + full details: [See show notes or check our website]

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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 we throw away, how we can prevent it, and what happens when we compost instead of sending food to the landfill.

You'll learn:
 ✅ The average family throws away $2,000 in food waste each year
 ✅ Practical tips to reduce waste and save money
 ✅ How Compost Kaua‘i’s curbside pickup service began just before the pandemic
 ✅ Backyard composting tips and county resources available for free
 ✅ Why local composting matters for a more sustainable Kaua‘i

Whether you’re composting in your backyard or looking for someone to handle it for you, this conversation offers down-to-earth advice and local solutions you can start using today.

🌱 Stay inspired, stay informed—and as always, stay trashy!
📍 Learn more: https://www.kauai.gov/recycling

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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.

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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, community spirit… and an unexpected centipede encounter.

Then, Tricia Allen guides us through all the exciting events happening across the island, including:

🌱 Climate change workshops shaping East Kauaʻi’s future
 🐶 Puppy Hour at Hale Līhu‘e (yes, it’s as cute as it sounds)
 🎤 Multicultural Speech Festival at KCC
 🎭 Cabaret opens with Kauaʻi Community Players
🎶 Kauaʻi Songwriters Music Festival returns
🌺 Ribbon lei making + résumé workshops
🎵 The Kauaʻi Chorale’s 50th anniversary concert
🧓 Older Americans Award Ceremony honoring local heroes
🌿 Plant giveaways and volunteer days across the island
🍺 “Ales for the Arts” fundraiser at Kauaʻi Beer Co.

From climate action to choral celebration, this week is packed with inspiration, fun, and community pride. Whether you’re planning your weekend or just love staying connected to the heartbeat of Kauaʻi, this episode’s for you.

🔗 Episode links and full event info available in the show notes!

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