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Walk with Hōʻike at the 46th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk!

Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Vidinha Stadium for a fun morning of community, connection, and giving back. Registration kicks off at 6:30am, and the walk/run begins at 7:00am.

When you walk with Hōʻike, you’re helping keep community media strong and accessible for all of Kauaʻi. 100% of your donations go directly to supporting our work!

👉 Text KAUAI2284 to 71777 or visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/KAUAI/team/HoikeKauai

Press “Make a Donation” to sign up as a walker or to simply donate to Hōʻike if you cannot join us!

Let’s walk together for a more connected Kauaʻi! 🥾🌺

🎙️ New Episode of Kauaʻi Voices

In this inspiring episode, Tricia Allen talks story with Noelani Butcher—Hawaiʻi State Counselor of the Year—about supporting middle school students through one of the most transformative times in their lives.

From creating safe spaces like a student Game Room and Needs Closet to partnering with community resources, Mrs. Butcher shares how small acts of care can make a big impact at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School. 💛

🎧 Tune in to hear from Noelani, her students, and fellow staff on how she’s changing lives—one kind word at a time.

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🌺 This Week on The Hōʻike Weekly 🌺

Aloha Kauaʻi! 🌺 In this week’s episode, Tricia Allen brings you a full lineup of exciting local events and community news you won't want to miss!

✨ Highlights include:

• 🎶 Kauaʻi Brewer’s Festival recap

• 🍱 Charity Walk Box Lunch Fundraiser

• 🥫 Kauaʻi Independent Food Bank Spring Drive

• 👖 Denim Day with Zonta Club of Kauaʻi

• 🌊 Keiki & Junior Lifeguard Registration

• 🎭 Behind the scenes at Kalaheo School’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.

• 🌿 Nā Lei Pua ʻOle alternative lei competition

• 👟 Visitor Industry Charity Walk 2025

• 🎉 Tres de Mayo celebration at Anaina Hou

• 🚗 Garden Isle Racing Association Drag Races

Get all the info on how to participate, support local nonprofits, and celebrate our incredible island community!

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New Episode: Talkin’ Trash with Shannon Hiramoto!

In this inspiring new episode of Talkin’ Trash, hosts Max Richardson and Allison Fraley sit down with local designer Shannon Hiramoto of Machine Machine and the Boroboro Boutique to chat about creativity, sustainability, and the power of upcycling to keep Kauaʻi’s landfill from overflowing. ♻️🌺

Whether you’re an experienced sewer or just curious about sustainable fashion, this episode is full of community spirit, unique style, and practical ideas to help turn “trash” into treasures.

🎥 Watch now and get inspired to sew, repurpose, and rethink waste!

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