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🎬 We’re Hiring! Join the Hōʻike ʻOhana! 🎬

Love storytelling, tech, and teaching? Hōʻike is on the lookout for a creative and community-minded Video Production & Education Services Specialist! If you're passionate about videography, empowering others, and making an impact on Kauaʻi, this could be your next big adventure. Help us train new producers, support production education, and keep the cameras rolling across the island!

📍 Based in Līhuʻe | 🎥 Full-time | 💡 Bring your skills & heart
Apply today and help amplify the voices of our island community!

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Island Alert – Ep. 8 | The Life of a Kauaʻi Dispatcher: Behind the 911 Call

Ever wonder who picks up the phone when you call 911 on Kauaʻi? In this episode of Island Alert, host Max sits down with Ashley, a Kauaʻi County emergency dispatcher, to talk about what really happens behind the scenes of a call for help. From intense multitasking and life-saving CPR instructions to the quiet resilience required to get through the day, Ashley offers an unfiltered and deeply human look at one of our island’s most essential roles. This episode explores the emotional challenges, the unexpected humor, and the deep sense of service that drives dispatchers forward—no matter what’s on the other end of the line.

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REPLAY: Waimea 400 EIS Scoping Meeting

Full video of the Waimea 400 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Public Scoping Meeting, held by the County of Kauaʻi on August 6, 2025, at Waimea Canyon Middle School.

If you would like to submit comments, you may until August 22.

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COMING MONDAY: Talkin’ Trash – Ep. 7 | The Psychology of Waste – Part 1

Why do we throw things away — and what’s really going on in our minds when we do?

In this first part of our conversation, we explore the psychology behind waste: the habits, emotions, and cultural forces that shape how we consume and discard.

Join our host and guests as they dive into how beliefs, convenience, and even guilt can influence our waste decisions — and why understanding these patterns is key to building a cleaner, more sustainable Kauaʻi.

From everyday recycling struggles to the deeper motivations driving our choices, this episode blends environmental insight with real-world examples from right here in our island community.

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🌺 Join Our Board — Help Amplify Kauaʻi’s Voice! 🌺

Hōʻike Kauaʻi Community Media is looking for passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors. If you believe in the power of free speech, cultural expression, and community storytelling — we’d love to hear from you!

As a board member, you’ll help guide a nonprofit dedicated to inclusivity, creativity, and civic engagement across Kauaʻi. No media experience required — just a commitment to our mission and values.

Interested? Email us at tv@hoike.org to learn more!

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