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Rice Street Block Party 2025 Recap

Join us for an unforgettable recap of the Rice Street Block Party 2025! This year’s celebration brought the heart of Kauaʻi to life once again, filled with amazing music, good vibes, and community spirit.

🎶✨ The stage came alive with performances from Kavibes and Friends, along with special guest appearances by Wai the Goddess and Alika Roots of Revival. Their energy kept the crowd dancing all night long!

🌈🔥 We also featured interviews with young entrepreneurs and local business owners who shared why the Block Party is such a special part of our island community.

💬💡 From delicious food to handmade treasures, local vendors showed why Rice Street is the place to be!

🍽️🛍️ In this video, we’ll take you through the highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and unforgettable memories that made this year’s Block Party one to remember.

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Kaua‘i Comic Con Returns! Highlights & Community Stories | Community Connections

In this episode, Tricia Allen heads to Comic Con Kaua‘i to celebrate creativity, fandom, and community on the Garden Island! From cosplay and collectibles to art, anime, and local creators — discover how events like Comic Con bring people together across generations and interests.

Catch familiar faces and fan favorites, including Dante from DMC, One Piece pirates, Gengar, Predator, and more — all sharing their passion and aloha for pop culture.

Join us for highlights, interviews, and a look at how Kaua‘i’s creative community continues to grow.

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PAL Radio Replay — Climate Change & Our Island’s Future | KKCR x Hōʻike Community Media

Missed it live? Catch the replay of PAL Radio, where the “Three Houseketeers” dive into an important conversation about climate change, ocean conservation, and community resilience here on Kaua‘i.

Guests Tim from Hoʻōmalu Kai and Barbara from the Surf Rider Foundation Kaua‘i Chapter share local insight on coral reef restoration, coastal protection, and grassroots efforts to care for our island home. 🌊🌺

From coral nurseries and youth education to beach cleanups and environmental advocacy, this episode highlights how community action and aloha ʻāina can make a difference for Kaua‘i’s future.

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Kaua‘i’s Water Future: Funding and Resilience | Līhu‘e Business Association Meeting

What does it take to keep Kaua‘i’s water flowing? 💧

In this Līhu‘e Business Association meeting — produced in collaboration with Hōʻike Community Television and Downtown Līhu‘e — Kaua‘i’s Department of Water shares the realities of aging infrastructure, funding challenges, and how community collaboration will shape the island’s future. They discuss:

✅ The condition of Kaua‘i’s 100-year-old water system
✅ Why the Department of Water can’t use county tax dollars
✅ Federal, county, and ratepayer funding strategies
✅ Fire safety, hydrant access, and community resilience
✅ The path forward for long-term sustainability on Kaua‘i

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