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🌺 This Week on The Hōʻike Weekly 🌺

This episode is packed with events, info, and a little bit of puppy breath! 🐾🌺 Here’s what’s happening around Kauaʻi:

• 🐶 Puppy Hour at Hale Līhuʻe – April 8

• 🍔 Kapaʻa Middle School Fundraiser at McDonald’s – April 8

• 🏘 Waimea Affordable Housing Plan Meeting – April 10

• 🩺 Kauaʻi District Health Office Open House – April 11

• 🎬 Detective Pikachu Movie Night at KCC – April 11

• 🌸 Spring Orchid Show – April 11–12

• 🐖 KAEF Earth Day Celebration – April 12

• 🥚 Kukui Grove Spring Festival & Egg Hunt – April 12

• 🌙 Kress Street Night Market – April 12

• 🎶 ʻUkulele Fest at Kukui Grove – April 13

• 🎾 Charity Walk Tennis Tournament – April 13

• 🎭 New HCT Musical Theatre Audition Workshop – Registration open now!

• 🎡 St. Theresa Carnival – April 25–26

• 📢 Real ID Deadline Reminder – May 7, 2025

• 🦭 Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Safety Tips

• 🌧 Rain Barrel Giveaway – Hosted by Dept. of Water

• 📚 Namahana School Signing Day – April 12

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Hōʻike is Now Streaming County Council Meetings LIVE

We’re excited to announce that Hōʻike is now streaming full County Council meetings LIVE as they happen! Tune in to stay informed and engaged with the decisions that shape our island.

Couldn’t catch it live? No problem — archived footage is available on our YouTube channel, so you can watch anytime, anywhere.

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Creating a Cleaner Kauaʻi – Together

Join our Community Producer Juliana Sebben as she creates impactful Public Service Announcements (PSAs) focused on waste diversion and environmental awareness!

This important project is part of an OED (Office of Economic Development) grant for waste diversion and is a collaborative effort between KKCR, Compost Kauaʻi, and Hōʻike.

Through these PSAs, Juliana is helping to spread the word about how we can all reduce waste and care for our island home — one choice at a time.

Stay tuned and stay informed as we work together for a more sustainable Kauaʻi! ♻️🌱

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County Council Budget Update – FY25-26 Review Begins

This week on County Council Recap, Olivia breaks down the first two days of the FY25–26 budget review. Key takeaways include a structurally balanced budget, an increase in real property tax revenue, and expanded funding for affordable housing (up to 5.8%). Public Works took the spotlight on Day 2, with discussions on landfill life, wastewater challenges, and long-term bridge projects. Watch or listen now to stay informed and engaged!

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