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Stories That Heal: Akanahe Rapozo & The Into Light Project | THW Community Connections

In this Community Connections spotlight, Akanahe Rapozo shares her moving journey of love, loss, and healing through The Into Light Project — an art exhibit that honors the lives of those lost to substance use disorder. Through the story of her partner, Johnny “Pain” Papagayo, Akanahe reminds us that every life touched by addiction is also a story of love, laughter, and humanity. From grief to grace, she shows how sharing these stories can spark healing and understanding across Hawaiʻi. ✨

📅 SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN THROUGH THANKSGIVING — If you’ve lost someone to substance use disorder, you can honor their memory with a portrait and written narrative through The Into Light Project.

📍 Share your story at intolightproject.org

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Island Alert – Ep. 10 | Officer Jonathan Anderson: Compassion, De-escalation & Inspiring Kaua‘i’s Youth

Ever wonder how Kaua‘i’s police officers keep schools safe while guiding students toward better choices? In this episode of Island Alert, host Max Richardson continues his conversation with Officer Jonathan “Johnny” Anderson, School Resource Officer at Kapa‘a High School, diving deeper into the realities, challenges, and rewards of policing with empathy and heart.

From the art of de-escalation and giving second chances, to tackling vaping, truancy, and campus safety, and reviving the Junior Police Academy to inspire future officers, this episode shows how community-based policing helps Kaua‘i’s youth grow with respect, responsibility, and aloha. 🚨

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Kaua‘i County Planning Commission Meeting – November 10th 2025

Missed the latest Kaua‘i County Planning Commission meeting? You can now watch the full recording on Hōʻike Community Media’s YouTube channel.

Hōʻike Community Media is dedicated to keeping our island informed and connected by providing transparent access to important local government discussions.

🎥 We’re now streaming both Planning Commission and County Council meetings live as they happen!
Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss future meetings and other community programming.

📅 Meeting Date: November 12
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay with Hōʻike.

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