Podcasts about Maui

Kauai is welcoming visitors back after Hurricane Lowell, but travelers have been much slower to return.In this episode, I break down what the latest passenger numbers actually show, why they should not be confused with official visitor counts, and what this next stage of recovery means for local businesses and anyone with a Kauai trip coming up.I also cover what's currently open, which major parks and outdoor areas remain closed, the latest guidance for visitors, and why supporting businesses that are ready to welcome you can make a difference right now.In this episode, you'll learn:Why direct passenger traffic into Lihue is still well below last yearWhat the latest numbers do and do not tell us about Kauai tourismWhat's open and what remains closedWhat to know if you're visiting Kauai soonWhy Kauai's recovery has entered a new phaseHow visitors can support local businesses while respecting areas still recoveringIf you missed my recent conversation with Meghann Kealoha Matsuda about what recovery and reopening look like on the ground, go back and listen to that episode for additional local perspective.Conditions can change quickly, so always confirm current information before your trip.

Welcome Jenny Tian, all the way from Australia! The girls talk growing up being a foreigner in an English speaking country, being scared of their moms, thirst traps and SO much more.About Jiaoying Summers:Jiaoying Summers is a Chinese-American stand-up comedian, actress, and social media influencer known for her bold humor, sharp wit, and unique perspectives on life, culture, and identity. A proud mother and successful performer, Jiaoying's journey from her beginnings in China to becoming a comedy sensation in the U.S. is nothing short of inspiring. She uses her platform to tackle topics like cultural differences, family, and self-empowerment, always leaving audiences laughing and thinking.Stay Connected With Jiaoying:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiaoyingsummers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiaoyingsummers/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiaoyingsummersX: https://x.com/jiaoyingsummersWebsite: https://jiaoyingcomedy.com

Kauai County is under a First Alert Weather Day as we track trailing rain from Nolo alongside more developing storms across the eastern Pacific. Central Oahu firefighters are battling a massive blaze sending thick black smoke into the air at a Waiawa junkyard. Plus, we look back on the decades-long legacy of trailblazing former U.S. Congresswoman Pat Saiki, who has died at the age of 96. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode of Spotlight Now focuses on the recovery efforts and tourism impacts left in the wake of several severe weather events this hurricane season. Gov. Josh Green sits down to address Hawaiʻi’s ongoing recovery efforts. In today’s Community Spotlight segment, Aloha United Way President and CEO Michelle Bartell highlights vital relief programs, financial aid, and direct services currently available to storm victims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recovery crews are finally reaching remote communities on Kauai’s North Shore that were hit hard by Hurricane Lowell, just as another round of wet weather heads their way. Meanwhile, a memorial continues to grow at the scene of a fatal weekend shooting in Kailua as investigators uncover new details about the victim and the suspect. Plus, in a dramatic shift in the Lindsay Clancy case, an attorney is now arguing there is no evidence the Massachusetts mother killed her three children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police have arrested a 24-year-old woman in connection with last weekend’s deadly shooting near the Kailua Fall Festival. Meanwhile, a Honolulu jury has returned a verdict awarding over $500,000 in a high-profile Hawaii Tourism Authority whistleblower trial. Plus, county recovery crews are finally clearing storm debris from remote North Shore communities hit hard by Hurricane Lowell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fired tourism official wins a verdict for wrongful termination what this means for the governor's chief of staff. The cleanup begins at a collapsed Kaimuki restaurant that's been emitting a foul odor. How long it's expected to take. And, the annual "Hawaii Walk and Roll to Cure ALS" is happening this weekend! We'll tell you how you can get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is a First Alert Weather Day for the island of Kauai, as a flash flood advisory is in effect until 1:30 this afternoon. In a win for a whistleblower, a Honolulu jury decided in favor of a former tourism official who had been fired. And on Maui, prosecutors say revenge was the motive for a man who shot and killed a Maui police officer last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are visitors welcome in Hawaii? After years of mixed messages around tourism, that's a question a lot of travelers are still quietly asking.In this episode, I went back through conversations I've had with five Native Hawaiians and listened again to what they've shared about visitors, respect, the land, and what it means to visit Hawaii knowing that you're stepping into someone else's home.I'm not Hawaiian, and I'm not trying to speak for Hawaii. Instead, I want their voices to lead this conversation. You'll hear different perspectives on why tourism can be complicated, what respect looks like beyond simply following rules, and how visitors can come with a better understanding of the place they're visiting.In This Episode:Why your vacation day is someone else's everyday lifeWhy Native Hawaiian voices should help tell the story of HawaiiWhat ʻāina means beyond simply “land”Why respect is more than a list of things not to doThe tension between Hawaii's reliance on tourism and the pressures residents faceWhat James Kiko says about whether visitors should still comeWhy an open mind may matter more than trying to be the “perfect” visitorWhat I mean when I say, “Don't just come. Come differently.”

We're learning more about the 30-year-old man who was shot and killed in Kailua over the weekend. In Halawa, a 15 year-old boy was charged with four counts of attempted murder in connection with a shooting in the parking lot of a residential building. And a former Moanalua girls wrestling coach was formally charged in federal court on Monday with allegedly receiving and possessing child pornography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Hurricane Nolo, Hawaii Island residents are asking for more permanent solutions when it comes to flooding. You'll hear about the problems that keep happening storm after storm. Plus, a Hawaii-based warship has returned after 10 months at sea. Maui County fair returns this week! We'll tell you how you can get in on the action for free this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former high school wrestling coach who led Moanalua to multiple state titles is in federal custody facing child sexual abuse charges. Meanwhile, Honolulu police are asking the public for photos and video after a dispute turned deadly at a Kailua festival over the weekend. Plus, Hurricane Nolo has Hawaii Island residents cleaning up again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Storm Nolo is moving away from the state after a close call that brought heavy rain to Hawaii Island. Meanwhile in West Maui, a brush fire that scorched over 100 acres is nearly fully contained, prompting Hawaiian Electric to lift its public safety power shutoff. Plus, disturbing new allegations have surfaced against a former Moanalua High School wrestling coach already in federal custody on child pornography charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Opportunist, Gerhardt Konig was a respected Maui anesthesiologist who took his wife on a birthday hike - and allegedly used the occasion to try to kill her. The episode traces how a crumbling marriage and a doctor's calculated mind led to a cliffside attack that shocked Hawaii.Thank you to our sponsors:History's Greatest Mysteries — A History Channel original podcast brought to you by Rewind Studios. Follow History's Greatest Mysteries, available now wherever you listen to podcasts.Pluto TV — Stream blockbuster favorites all summer long, including Anchorman, The Matrix trilogy, Mean Girls, Titanic, and more. Pluto TV: stream now, pay never.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hurricane Nolo passed farther south than forecast and spared Hawaii Island the worst case, but flooded roads on the Big Island, prompted five high-water rescues Sunday and knocked out power on Oahu and Maui. A pre-landfall Presidential Emergency Declaration approved Friday covers four counties at a 75 percent federal cost share. On the East Coast, the nor'easter killed a New York City Housing Authority worker struck by a falling tree Saturday in Brooklyn, drove outages past 100,000 customers at their peak, and produced the worst coastal flooding since Sandy at two Jersey Shore tide gauges. New Jersey and New York both declared states of emergency before landfall. The national preparedness level holds at 2 with 69 incidents and 6,003 personnel, down 305, and three new large fires, including one near Benton City, Washington, that destroyed seven structures. The EMN NEWS Daily Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news.KEY TAKEAWAYSHawaii outcome: Nolo tracked south of the main islands, with rainfall above 14 inches at the Big Island's highest elevations. Crews worked through Sunday on flooding, debris, high surf and wind. Highway 11 in Kau closed in multiple locations between Pahala and Waiohinu. Hawaii County Civil Defense is asking residents and businesses to report storm damage so agencies and nonprofit partners can assess unmet needs.Hawaii infrastructure: The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply asked customers in affected service areas to limit water to essential health and safety needs, citing power outages and possible damage to water system infrastructure. County solid waste transfer stations in Kauai stayed closed, and the Hele-On Route 90 run to Kona was canceled.Federal declaration: The pre-landfall declaration approved September 25 provides federal assistance for emergency protective measures in the City and County of Honolulu and Hawaii, Maui and Kauai counties, including direct federal assistance, at a 75 percent federal cost share. The State Emergency Operations Center remains at Level 1 full activation with 24-hour staffing, coordinating with FEMA Region IX, the counties and utilities.Get ready, Long Beach! Join emergency management professionals from across the country and around the world for the IAEM 74th Annual Conference & EMEX, November 9-11, 2026, and experience three incredible days of big ideas, new connections, innovation, and the people shaping the future of emergency management. We'll see you in Long Beach!Nor'easter toll: Outages ran past 100,000 customers across the Northeast at times Sunday, concentrated from New Jersey through Long Island and coastal Connecticut, and were down to roughly 40,000 by this morning. Major coastal flooding was reported at tide gauges from Delaware to Long Island, with two Jersey Shore locations reaching their highest levels since Hurricane Sandy.State declarations: New Jersey Executive Order 25 declared a state of emergency effective 5 p.m. Friday for Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem counties, activating the State Emergency Operations Center. New York declared a state of emergency for the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester.Federal posture: FEMA reported that response coordination centers in the affected regions operated at an enhanced posture through the weekend, with teams on standby in New England in case of widespread outages.Wildfire posture: Preparedness Level 2 with 69 incidents, 16 uncontained large fires, 1,707,048 acres and 6,003 personnel, a drop of 305, per the Sunday situation report. Initial attack was light at 55 fires, with three new large incidents and five complex teams committed. Year to date, the country is at 57,223 fires and 8,562,096 acres, 124 and 142 percent of the ten-year averages.New large fires: Second Street, one mile southeast of Benton City, Washington, is 1,151 acres and 60 percent contained, with seven structures lost, extreme fire behavior and wind-driven runs, and threatened residences and energy infrastructure. Rafter 4B, southeast of Eldorado, Texas, is 1,250 acres with no containment. Stone Bridge, northeast of Wilburton, Oklahoma, is 130 acres and 60 percent contained with one structure lost.California: Dome in Yosemite National Park grew 245 acres to 4,606 but nearly doubled containment to 30 percent, with estimated containment pushed to October 17. Timber on the Los Padres National Forest rose to 71 percent contained, with numerous structures still threatened.Fire weather: Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms develop across the Southwest as moisture from Hurricane Polo moves north from off the Mexican coast. Heavy rain continues today in much of southern and eastern New England with strong northeast winds and coastal flooding. Winds slowly weaken in Hawaii as Nolo moves west away from the islands.SOURCESWildfire, nationalNICC Incident Management Situation Report and Predictive Services discussion: Sunday, Sept 27, 2026, 0730 MDT (live PDF, overwritten daily). Source for all fire figures, the new large fires and the California items.https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdfIMSR archivehttps://www.nifc.gov/nicc/incident-information/imsrHawaiiOffice of the Governor: approval of pre-landfall Presidential Declaration for Hurricane Nolo, 75 percent cost share, State EOC at Level 1, Sept 25https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/office-of-the-governor-news-release-gov-green-announces-approval-of-pre-landfall-presidential-declaration-for-hurricane-nolo/Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Nolo spares Big Island, outages on Oahu and Maui, five high-water rescues, damage reporting through Hawaii County Civil Defense, Sept 28https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/09/28/hawaii-news/nolo-spares-big-island-but-outages-hit-oahu-and-maui/Big Island Now: Department of Water Supply essential-use request, Highway 11 closure, transfer stations and Hele-On Route 90, Sept 27https://bigislandnow.com/2026/09/27/what-big-island-residents-need-to-know-wednesday-about-tropical-storm-nolo/The Weather Channel: Nolo intensity west of the islands and Big Island rainfall totals, Sept 28https://weather.com/2026/09/28/storms/hurricane/hawaii-hurricane-nolo-flooding-wind-forecastMaui News: federal declaration detail and Maui County emergency proclamation, Sept 26https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2026/09/federal-emergency-declaration-approved-ahead-of-hurricane-nolo/East CoastOffice of the Governor of New Jersey: Executive Order 25, state of emergency for eight counties effective 5 p.m. Sept 25https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/2026/20260925a.shtmlNew Jersey Executive Order No. 25 (full text)https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/057sherrill/pdf/EO-25.pdfAssociated Press via NBC News: storm death, outage totals, FEMA enhanced posture and standby teams, updated Sept 28https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/storms/noreaster-flooding-death-toll-rcna600078FOX Weather live updates: major coastal flooding gauges from Delaware to Long Island, two Jersey Shore locations at worst since Sandy, current outage count, Sept 28https://www.foxweather.com/live-news/live-updates-deadly-nor-easter-floods-the-coast-as-dangerous-winds-whip-through-the-northeastThe Hill: New York and New Jersey emergency declarations, Hochul counties, Sept 25https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/6112822-ny-nj-noreaster-declare-emergency/CISACISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog: CVE-2026-7273, Sept 21; no later additions located in this sweephttps://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2026/09/21/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog This is a public episode. 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Hawaʻi Island Mayor Kimo Alameda joins HPR live to share how the island fared Hurricane Nolo; HPR's Bill Dorman reports on ongoing fires and power outages on Maui.

A new study finds a lingering health impact from the 2023 Maui wildfires. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

As Nolo continues to move away from the island, we're keeping an eye on another system that could be headed our way. Hurricane Nolo thankfully took a more southerly course over the weekend, sparing the state of the worst storm impacts, but the storm's outer bands still brought some heavy rains to areas of Hawaii Island. And crowds gave a warm welcome to the U.S. service members aboard the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr., as their ship pulled back into its home port of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following 10 months of operations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Battling fires overnight crews have been working tirelessly in Olowalu we'll have the latest on the closures and how much of the fire has been contained. Plus, getting into college could soon become a lot simpler. Casey Lund will be live this morning at Honolulu Community College to tell us more on this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 498 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Christian de Looper (BGR), Jason Howell (Android Faithful), C Scott Brown (Android Authority), Adam Doud (SlashGear), Nick Gray (Phandroid), Dean Daley (MobileSyrup), and Sascha Segan (Qualcomm) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, join us pondside as we recap everything that was announced at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2026 in Maui -- including the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 -- then dive into the latest flagships from Motorola, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, plus new smart glasses from Meta... Good times! (Special thanks to Qualcomm for covering travel.)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Christian de Looper: https://www.threads.net/@christiandelooper- Jason Howell: https://www.threads.net/@thatjasonhowell- C Scott Brown: https://www.threads.com/@c.scottbrown- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology- Nick Gray: https://www.threads.net/@nickmgray- Dean Daley: https://www.threads.com/@deandaley_- Sascha Segan: https://www.threads.com/@saschasegan- Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gen 6 benchmarks (1): https://www.bgr.com/2268742/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-6-benchmarks-performance/- Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gen 6 benchmarks (2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5blJhnOPLoo- Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2: https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/09/23/qualcomm-sound-elite-gen-2/- Qualcomm wants its AI chips on every device: https://aiinside.show/episode/qualcomm-wants-its-ai-chips-on-every-device- New Microsoft Surface devices: https://www.zdnet.com/tech/surface-pro-laptop-snapdragon-x2-plus-hands-on/- Motorola Signature 27 (1): https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_unveils_signature_27_with_200mp_telephoto_camera_snapdragon_8_elite_extreme_gen_6-news-74726.php- Motorola Signature 27 (2): https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/09/22/motorola-unveils-signature-27-first-with-snapdragon-8-elite-extreme/- Xiaomi 18 Pro/Pro Max: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_pro_and_18_pro_max_arrive_with_latest_snapdragon_chips_privacy_displays_and_more_useful_re-news-74733.php- Oppo X10 Pro Max: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x10_pro_max_launches_with_three_200mp_rear_cameras_dimensity_9600_pro_soc-news-74714.php- Vivo X500 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x500_x500_pro_and_x500_pro_max_announced-news-74698.php- New Meta smart glasses: https://www.engadget.com/2267230/everything-announced-at-meta-connect-2026/- Meta VR Glasses: https://phandroid.com/2026/09/24/metas-1299-vr-glasses-could-fix-what-made-you-give-up-on-vr/- Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses: https://phandroid.com/2026/09/24/meta-is-ditching-the-camera-to-shake-its-pervert-glasses-label/- Nothing spins off CMF: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_makes_cmf_an_independent_indian_brand-news-74713.php- Clicks Communicator updates: https://discover.clicks.tech/big-updates-clicks-communicatorAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Moto Razr Fold: https://link.amazon/B053lsgeJ- Google Pixel Watch 5: https://link.amazon/B0ghO0WVj- Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro: https://link.amazon/B0cAYV3pe- Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" (2026): https://link.amazon/B0ioNH8L0- Meta Ray-Ban Audio Clubmaster: https://link.amazon/B0cS3sS69

Hawaii Island is turning the corner after Nolo, though some storm impacts linger as Mayor Kimo Alameda shares the latest on county operations and recovery. A West Maui community remains on high alert after a brush fire triggered evacuations near Olowalu. Plus, Honolulu police say three juveniles are in custody following a Saturday night shooting in Waikiki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hablamos con el antropólogo Manuel Delgado sobre la vivienda, el capitalismo y el mercado con motivo de su última publicación “Todas las ciudades están poseídas”. En la segunda parte del programa, hablamos con Conxita Casanovas de la gala de clausura del Festival de San Sebastián. Después, escuchamos a la sevillana Maui de Utrera, que ha presentado en el Teatro de la Latina de Madrid “Cariño, pásame el pan”, su sexto disco de estudio. Terminamos con nuestro colaborador Joaquín Pérez Azaústre con “Gentes del 27” para hablar de la pintora Maruja Mallo.Escuchar audio

Nolo quickly intensifies to a category 2 hurricane as it slowly churns toward the state. Hawaii Island will start seeing significant impacts tonight, with life-threatening rainfall possible for communities still saturated from the last storm. Crews are using these last hours to clear roads and waterways as flights to and from Hilo are being canceled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Nolo remains stationary just south of Hawaii Island, but is forecast to turn westward Saturday into Sunday. Across the state, officials and residents prepare and hunker down for another storm in a busy hurricane season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii News Now brings you the latest as we track Hurricane Nolo's path, and share how this storm might impact you and your loved ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could fall still be my favorite time to visit Hawaii after one of the most unusual hurricane seasons in years?

White out conditions in Hilo on this Aloha Friday, as Nolo makes is slow approach to the islands. While the models show Nolo's center will likely remain south of the island chain, catastrophic flash flooding and storm surge are possible for Hawaii County, and the rest of the state could still see some impacts. We have team coverage today with two crews on the Big Island and one on Maui. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a First Alert Weather Day as we prepare for Hurricane Nolo. The storm continues to head slowly north towards Hawaii Island. We have team coverage to help you prepare. Nolo is just the latest natural disaster in what's been a busy 2026. What kind of impact has it had to our local economy? And pushback for a proposed new voting system for Honolulu elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Nolo is now moving slowly to the north-northeast on a track that will take it close to the island of Hawaii. Residents in Hawaii and Maui counties are preparing and using lessons from previous storms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes on Nolo as it approaches the state. The system is expected to intensify into a hurricane near the islands, the third in just over a month. The slow-moving storm could bring days of heavy rains, strong winds, and catastrophic flash flooding to Hawaii communities still recovering from previous disasters. And with schools and government offices closed, Hawaii Island residents used the day to prepare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Qualcomm for sponsoring Jason's travel to Maui for the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit. This week Jason Howell reports from Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit in Maui, where the company unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a new Extreme tier capable of running 30-billion-parameter AI models on a phone. Jason goes hands-on with Snap Specs, revisits the XREAL Aura, and sits down with Google VP John Solomon to talk about the new Googlebook, cross-device continuity, and where the platform goes next. Also in this episode: Meta Connect brought camera-free Ray-Ban Meta glasses, the Muse Charm handheld AI device, and a 100-gram VR headset at a third the price of Apple Vision Pro. OpenAI released GPT-6 Sol and Luna, Anthropic disclosed that Claude now leads 26% of its R&D and opened a biology lab, and Gemini autonomously breached three real companies during a security test. New episodes every Wednesday at aiinside.show. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Podcast begins 02:57 - Snapdragon Summit and the agentic age 06:04 - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme 07:21 - Personal Scribe and ambient AI 09:44 - 30-billion-parameter AI models on a phone 12:14 - AI agents on smart glasses 13:07 - Snapdragon START 13:51 - XREAL Aura and Snapdragon Reality Elite 15:07 - Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 16:10 - Surface PCs and Snapdragon X2 Plus 17:18 - Googlebook and Linux on Snapdragon 18:14 - Snap Specs hands-on 21:20 - Patreon thanks and Jason's AI workshop 22:28 - John Solomon interview: Googlebook and ChromeOS 36:06 - Meta Connect: camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio 37:14 - Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 37:45 - Meta's 100-gram VR glasses 39:06 - Meta Muse Charm 39:41 - Muse AI agents and transaction fees 40:37 - OpenAI GPT-6 Sol and Luna 41:31 - Claude helps build the next Claude 42:26 - Anthropic's biology lab and enzyme discovery 43:16 - Gemini breaches three real companies in a security test 44:13 - Wrap-up, plugs, and executive producers Host: Jason HowellGuest: John Solomon, VP & GM for Googlebook and ChromeOS Download and subscribe to AI Inside in audio and video: https://aiinside.show/ Support the podcast on Patreon for special perks: https://www.patreon.com/aiinsideshow. You'll get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, exclusive content, and T-shirts and stickers you'll love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Tiger Mommy podcast, Jiaoying welcomes the lovely Gia Gunn! Here energy is truly as fierce as the beat on her face. On this episode, Gia teaches Jiaoying how to eat a banana and about Natalie Nunn, the girls review the Emmy looks and more!About Jiaoying Summers:Jiaoying Summers is a Chinese-American stand-up comedian, actress, and social media influencer known for her bold humor, sharp wit, and unique perspectives on life, culture, and identity. A proud mother and successful performer, Jiaoying's journey from her beginnings in China to becoming a comedy sensation in the U.S. is nothing short of inspiring. She uses her platform to tackle topics like cultural differences, family, and self-empowerment, always leaving audiences laughing and thinking.Stay Connected With Jiaoying:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiaoyingsummers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiaoyingsummers/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiaoyingsummersX: https://x.com/jiaoyingsummersWebsite: https://summerscomedy.com

THE EMN NEWS DAILY BRIEF | Thursday, 24 September 2026Tropical Storm Nolo formed south of Hawaii on Wednesday, and a hurricane watch is in effect for Hawaii County, with a flood watch covering the Big Island and Maui County through Saturday evening. Forecast rainfall is 15 to 20 inches on Hawaii Island, with isolated totals to 35 inches, on ground already damaged by Hurricane Lala in August. A strengthening nor'easter is driving coastal flooding and gale-force marine winds from North Carolina to southern New England, with a wind advisory posted for the Atlantic coasts of New Jersey and Delaware through Friday evening. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency Tuesday for 19 counties hit by flooding. The national preparedness level holds at 2 with 87 incidents and 8,523 personnel, down 1,178 in a day. Year-to-date acreage was revised down to 8,096,338, or 137 percent of average, from 146 percent. The EMN NEWS Daily Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news.KEY TAKEAWAYSHawaii: Nolo was centered about 285 miles south of South Point late Wednesday with 50-mile-per-hour winds, crawling north at 2 miles per hour. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecasts hurricane strength by Thursday night and possibly a major hurricane by the weekend, with the closest approach to the Big Island Friday into Saturday. A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours.Hawaii impacts: The state emergency management agency forecasts widespread totals of 15 to 20 inches on Hawaii Island, with isolated totals of 35 inches in the southeast; catastrophic flooding is possible Friday and Saturday, with life-threatening landslides in steep terrain. Maui could see 5 to 10 inches, with isolated totals of 20. Molokai, Lanai and Oahu could see up to 4 inches and Kauai up to 2. Peak storm surge of 1 to 3 feet above ground is possible on Hawaii Island at high tide.Nor'easter: The Mount Holly forecast office reports persistent northeast winds through at least Friday, sustained 25 to 35 miles per hour with gusts to 50 on the New Jersey and Delaware Atlantic coasts, inland gusts to 35, gale-force winds across all coastal waters, and seas of 8 to 15 feet. A coastal flood advisory runs through tonight and a wind advisory through 6 p.m. Friday. The storm coincides with the full moon this weekend, which raises tide levels through successive cycles.Ohio: The state of emergency signed September 22 covers Athens, Clermont, Gallia, Greene, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Mercer, Montgomery, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Van Wert and Vinton counties. The proclamation directs state departments to provide services, equipment, supplies and personnel for cleanup.Wildfire posture: Preparedness Level 2 with 87 incidents, 30 uncontained large fires, 1,824,164 acres and 8,523 personnel, a drop of 1,178, per the Wednesday situation report. Initial attack was light, with 93 fires, one new large incident and six complex teams committed. The Northwest dropped to Preparedness Level 2.Acreage revision: Year-to-date acres fell from 8,554,955 to 8,096,338 in one reporting cycle, moving the season from 146 to 137 percent of the ten-year average. The change is a mapping and reporting adjustment, concentrated in Northwest Bureau of Land Management acres, not a correction to any single fire.Northwest: Thirteen uncontained large fires and 4,290 personnel, down 366, with no new fires. Wednesday's report lists only area, road and trail closures on Three Queens, without the evacuations carried Monday and Tuesday. Sisi near Stehekin added 85 acres at 15 percent contained, with residences and energy infrastructure threatened.California: Northern California released 701 people in a day. Floriston near Truckee reached 96 percent contained, and Chileno in Marin County 85 percent. Dome in Yosemite National Park grew 263 acres to 3,683, holds at 15 percent contained, and carries 840 personnel and $8.4 million in costs.Southwest: Deep tropical moisture continues over eastern Arizona, New Mexico and southern Colorado with widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. Predictive Services expects flooding near and east of the New Mexico central mountains today.Fire weather: Above-normal temperatures continue from the southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley, less extreme than recent weeks, with humidity near 30 percent in northeast Texas. A weak cold front brings scattered showers and thunderstorms to the northern Plains.Federal assistance: SBA physical damage deadlines for the September 1 public assistance declarations close November 1 in Colorado and South Dakota and November 2 in Missouri and Texas. Economic injury applications stay open to June 1, 2027.Cyber: No Known Exploited Vulnerabilities additions were located after Monday's Zyxel GS1900 switch entry, CVE-2026-7273. The most recent industrial control system batch remains the eight advisories of September 17.SOURCESWildfire, nationalNICC Incident Management Situation Report and Predictive Services discussion: Wednesday, Sept 23, 2026, 0730 MDT (live PDF, overwritten daily)https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdfIMSR archivehttps://www.nifc.gov/nicc/incident-information/imsrHawaiiHawaii Emergency Management Agency, Tropical Storm Nolo updates: key messages and recommended actions, Sept 23https://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/tropical-storm-nolo-updates/Hawaii News Now: hurricane watch for Hawaii County, flood watch through 6 p.m. Saturday, CPHC 8 p.m. HST position, Sept 24https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/24/tropical-storm-nolo-holds-expected-turn-northward-hawaii-county-under-hurricane-watch/Honolulu Star-Advertiser: CPHC forecast track and intensity, Sept 24https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/09/23/breaking-news/tropical-depression-may-grow-into-major-hurricane-near-hawaii-island/CBS News: Nolo forms, Big Island under hurricane watch, Sept 24https://www.cbsnews.com/news/storm-nolo-hurricane-hawaii/East CoastNWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly briefing: coastal flood advisory, wind advisory, marine conditions, 6:30 AM EDT Sept 24 (live PDF)https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdfThe Weather Channel: nor'easter timeline from North Carolina to New England, Sept 24https://weather.com/2026/09/24/forecast/regional/noreaster-forecast-coastal-flooding-rain-wind-boston-mid-atlanticAccuWeather: full moon tide amplification and New England wind threat, updated Sept 24https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/noreaster-to-bring-major-coastal-flooding-hurricane-force-gusts-in-new-england/1937400OhioOffice of Governor Mike DeWine: state of emergency for 19 counties, signed Sept 22https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/governor-dewine-declares-state-of-emergency-for-several-ohio-countiesCISACISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog: CVE-2026-7273, Sept 21; no later additions located in this sweephttps://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2026/09/21/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalogCISA Releases Eight Industrial Control Systems Advisories: ICSA-26-260-01 through 07, Sept 17https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCISA/bulletins/42b3c27Federal assistanceFederal Register: SBA notice, Texas, FEMA-4935-DR amendment, published Sept 14https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/14/2026-18756/presidential-declaration-amendment-of-a-major-disaster-for-public-assistance-only-for-the-state-ofWashington, California, New Mexico and ColoradoNICC situation report: Three Queens, Sisi, Dome, Floriston, Chileno and the Predictive Services discussion, Sept 23 This is a public episode. 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In this heartfelt conversation, Sharon Salzberg and Mirabai Bush explore how mindfulness, forgiveness, and loving-kindness can transform the way we relate to ourselves and others.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.Live from the 2015 Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat, Mirabai and Sharon discuss:The relationship between loving everyone and personal practiceMirabai's work with SEVA foundation in Guatemala Loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimityThe interconnectedness of all life An audience Q&A with Sharon and Mirabai Forgiveness and breaking down defensive behavior Mindfulness in how we relate to thoughts of ourselves and othersJoin us for the 2026 Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat in Maui or virtually!About Mirabai Bush:Mirabai is an author, social entrepreneur, teacher, and spiritual leader. She is recognized for her pioneering role in integrating mindfulness and contemplative practices into secular sectors of American life, including business, higher education, law, and social activism. Mirabai's contributions include co-founding influential organizations such as the Center for Contemplative Mind in Societyand the Seva Foundation and co-developing Google's Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. She is also a longtime board member of the Love Serve Remember Foundation. Her latest book, Almost Home, is a memoir published in 2025. “One of the most important things we need to do in order to love each other is to really listen to each other, to come to know each other so we can be present in a loving way. The Dalai Lama when he listens to someone he sits way on the edge of his chair, listening with his whole body. When you share something with Ram Dass, you never think he's thinking about something else. That's what we need to be for each other. We need to be here now.” –Mirabai BushAbout Sharon Salzberg:Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 45 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of twelve books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed five million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. Learn more about Sharon and her books at www.sharonsalzberg.com and check out Insight Meditation Society. “We don't deny the hurt or regret we may feel if it is our own action, but we don't need to build on that and solidify it. Sometimes we do that so much that our whole sense of who we are and all that we'll ever be collapses around some comment. That's what I meant when I said loving-kindness is like a stretch, it's like asking yourself, ‘anything else happen today? What's the good within me?'”–Sharon SalzbergSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tropical Storm Nolo continues to approach the state as leaders across the island urge residents to prepare. Meanwhile, Maui police officers described the moment their fellow officer Suzanne O was fatally shot in Paia last year at the second day of Clembert Kaneholani’s first-degree murder trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane today. We have team coverage with two crews live from Hawaii Island. On Maui, emergency officials are watching roads that could flood or take a hit from high surf. And crews on Kauai continue to make progress restoring power to the island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a First Alert Weather Day as we prepare for Tropical Storm Nolo. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Hawaii Island and the time to prepare is now. We'll have team coverage throughout the next few days to help you weather this all out. The amount of damage that's been done statewide from natural disasters this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Island leaders are preparing for a potential direct hit, warning communities still recovering from the last hurricane to remain vigilant. Maui County residents are also bracing for severe impacts while several areas across the island remain washed out. Plus, after facing four major disasters in just six months, the state estimates it will need $1 billion for recovery and resilience costs—and Governor Green is outlining how he plans to pay for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene sits down with Mike Neubauer, a retired Maui firefighter, photographer, real estate investor, and co-founder of Our Family Invests, to talk about building financial freedom through real estate, intentional investing, and creating a lifestyle that puts family and purpose first. Mike shares how his creative background and experience as a firefighter shaped his approach to entrepreneurship and investing. He explains how the time and flexibility of working in the fire department gave him the opportunity to read, research, and develop himself, eventually leading him to real estate through a fellow firefighter who was already investing in Maui. The conversation explores Mike's evolution from short-term rentals to a more passive investment strategy. He explains how he created an extremely specific buy box for Maui properties, why he focused on condo complexes with lockout units, and how he went from remodeling his first short-term rental himself to building a portfolio that generated significant income. Mike also discusses how the Maui market changed dramatically after 2023, including rising insurance and HOA costs, declining tourism, and regulatory changes surrounding short-term rentals. He shares why he ultimately sold many of his Maui properties and shifted his investments toward other markets, including development projects in Utah and Idaho. Finally, Mike and Jonathan dig into lifestyle investing, family wealth, syndications, and the importance of taking ownership of your investment decisions. Mike explains why he prefers betting on the operator rather than simply the asset class, how syndications have given him exposure to markets and investments without the operational headaches, and why understanding your current financial position and your family's goals should come before deciding what to invest in. In this episode, you will hear: How Mike used his firefighter schedule to pursue personal development and discover real estate investing Why Mike created a highly specific buy box for short-term rental properties in Maui How changing tourism, insurance costs, HOA fees, and regulations transformed the Maui short-term rental market Why Mike shifted from active real estate investing toward syndications, development, and lifestyle-focused investments How family goals, financial awareness, and extreme ownership can lead to better long-term investment decisions Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover the show and supports its continued growth. Supporting Resources Connect with Mike: Website - OurFamilyInvests.com YouTube - Youtube.com/@OurFamilyInvests  Facebook - Facebook.com/OurFamilyInvests  Instagram - Instragram.com/OurFamilyInvests  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeyneu/  TikTok - TikTok.com/OurFamilyInvests  Connect with Jonathan: Podcast - www.zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/JonathanGreenere Instagram - www.instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting Jonathan's Hub Site - www.trustgreene.com Brokerage - https://www.streamlined.properties This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.

THE EMN NEWS DAILY BRIEF | Wednesday, 23 September 2026Two pilots were killed Sunday when a helicopter under contract to the Forest Service crashed on the Dome fire in Yosemite National Park. The national preparedness level dropped to 2 with 92 incidents, 31 uncontained large fires and 9,701 personnel, down 588 in a day. A flood watch runs from this afternoon through Saturday afternoon for Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe and Hawaii Island as the remnants of Tropical Depression Fifteen-E organize southeast of the state; the next central Pacific name is Nolo. Hurricane Polo is a Category 4 off southwestern Mexico with 150-mile-per-hour winds and outer rainbands reaching the coast. The Southern Area reported 43 new fires and one new large incident near Bastrop, Louisiana. Two to five inches of rain is forecast today across New Mexico and eastern Arizona. The EMN NEWS Daily Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news.KEY TAKEAWAYSYosemite: The situation report opened with notice that both pilots aboard a Forest Service contract helicopter were fatally injured in an accident on the Dome fire on September 20. The fire grew from 373 acres to 3,420, remains 15 percent contained, and personnel rose by 203 to 784, with a California team assigned.Hawaii watch: The National Weather Service flood watch covers Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe and Hawaii Island from Wednesday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. Forecast totals vary widely by outlet, with the Fox Forecast Center putting localized amounts on the eastern Big Island at 12 to 18 inches and gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour on a close approach. The system is still a remnant low, and the track will not settle until it closes off.Hurricane Polo: The 1200 UTC intermediate advisory put Polo at 150 miles per hour and 922 millibars, drifting north at 2 miles per hour about 165 miles off Zihuatanejo. Winds peaked near 180 miles per hour Tuesday. Hurricane-force winds extend 40 miles from the center and tropical storm-force winds 105 miles. The core is forecast to stay offshore while turning northwest.Wildfire posture: National Preparedness Level 2, down from 3, with 92 incidents, 31 uncontained large fires, 1,923,544 acres and 9,701 personnel, a drop of 588, per the Tuesday situation report. Six complex incident management teams remain committed, down from nine on Saturday. Year to date, the country is at 56,794 fires and 8,554,955 acres, 125 and 146 percent of the ten-year averages.Northwest: Thirteen uncontained large fires and 4,656 personnel, down 352. Three Queens near Snoqualmie Pass moved to 31 percent contained and released 110 people, and evacuations remain in effect with numerous residences and critical infrastructure threatened. Border 2 in North Cascades National Park grew to 401 acres, reaching 9,108, and Sisi near Stehekin added 177 acres at 15 percent contained, with residences and energy infrastructure threatened.California: Floriston near Truckee is 85 percent contained, and 283 people were released. Chileno in Marin County is 75 percent contained at 341 acres, with structures threatened and estimated containment today. Timber, in the Los Padres National Forest, is 59 percent contained, with numerous structures and communication infrastructure threatened and $171.6 million in costs.Southern Area: Forty-three new fires, the most of any region. Round Prairie, eight miles northwest of Bastrop, Louisiana, is a new large incident at 739 acres and 60 percent contained after wind-driven and short crown runs. Gracemont in Oklahoma reached 90 percent contained with 31 structures lost. Mud Bayou in Texas is fully contained.Southwest monsoon: Southerly flow around the repositioned ridge draws another round of monsoonal moisture into New Mexico and eastern Arizona, with 2 to 5 inches of rain expected today. Burn scar drainages are exposed.Federal assistance: SBA physical damage deadlines for the September 1 public assistance declarations close November 1 in Colorado and South Dakota and November 2 in Missouri and Texas. Economic injury applications stay open to June 1, 2027.Water systems: West Columbia, South Carolina, lifted its main break boil water advisory Tuesday evening. The Mississippi State Department of Health lists boil water notices issued September 21 in Lamar and Forrest counties, with several others rescinded September 22.Fire weather: Relative humidity falls to 35 to 40 percent across the lower Mississippi Valley with temperatures back into the low to mid 90s. West winds gust to 35 miles per hour through the Cascade gaps and the Columbia Gorge this afternoon. Northern California drops to 10 to 20 percent with poor overnight recovery.Cyber: No Known Exploited Vulnerabilities additions were located after Monday's Zyxel GS1900 switch entry, CVE-2026-7273. The most recent industrial control system batch remains the eight advisories of September 17.SOURCESWildfire, nationalNICC Incident Management Situation Report and Predictive Services discussion: Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026, 0730 MDT (live PDF, overwritten daily). Source for the Yosemite helicopter accident notice and all fire figures.https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdfIMSR archivehttps://www.nifc.gov/nicc/incident-information/imsrHawaiiHawaii Emergency Management Agency flood watch, quoted by FOX Weather: Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe and Hawaii Island, Wednesday afternoon through Saturday afternoon, Sept 23https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/flood-watches-issued-tropical-depression-fifteen-e-redevelops-threatens-hawaii-rare-direct-landfallHonolulu Star-Advertiser: Hawaii island and Maui County under flood watch as system nears, Sept 23https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/09/23/hawaii-news/hawaii-island-maui-county-under-flood-watch-as-growing-storm-nears/The Garden Island: news briefs, formation chances and the name Nolo, Sept 23https://www.thegardenisland.com/2026/09/23/hawaii-news/news-briefs-for-wednesday-september-23-2026/Eastern PacificHurricane Polo Intermediate Advisory Number 11A: NHC, 1200 UTC Sept 23, NHC text via Cape Weather mirrorhttps://capeweather.com/hurricane-polo-public-advisory-number-11a/Hurricane Polo Advisory Number 11: NHC, 0900 UTC Sept 23https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/mobile/text/refresh/MIATCPEP2+html/212339.shtmlCBS News: Polo peak intensity near 180 mph, tropical storm warning Tecpan de Galeana to Punta San Telmo, Sept 23https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-polo-category-5-mexico-life-threatening-flooding/CISACISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog: CVE-2026-7273, Sept 21https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2026/09/21/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalogCISA Releases Eight Industrial Control Systems Advisories: ICSA-26-260-01 through 07, Sept 17https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCISA/bulletins/42b3c27Federal assistanceFederal Register: SBA notice, Texas, FEMA-4935-DR amendment, published Sept 14https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/14/2026-18756/presidential-declaration-amendment-of-a-major-disaster-for-public-assistance-only-for-the-state-ofSouth CarolinaCity of West Columbia: boil water advisory lifted, Sept 22https://westcolumbiasc.gov/boil-water-advisory-9-22-2026-lifted/MississippiMississippi State Department of Health water safety notices: Lamar and Forrest counties issued Sept 21, several rescinded Sept 22https://msdh.ms.gov/page/23,0,148.html This is a public episode. 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Hurricane Hunters have been activated to determine how much strength a developing tropical storm is packing before it reaches south of the Big Island. Ahead of the anticipated severe weather, organizers have canceled a world championship canoe race. Plus, opening statements reveal the defense strategy for a man accused of fatally shooting a Maui police officer in Paia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a years-long legal battle Hawaii's firearm licensing laws are upheld in court. What this means for potential gun owners. A change for the Merrie Monarch festival which could change the look of the event. Why native plants are at the center of the new rules. And a celebration of vintage aloha wear on Maui. Details on a new exhibit which celebrates a legendary aloha shirt designer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Island communities still recovering from Hurricane Lala are bracing for another potential direct hit as severe weather approaches. Meanwhile, opening statements have begun in the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a Maui police officer in Pāʻia. Plus, hālau competing in the Merrie Monarch Festival are preparing to adapt after organizers announced a three-year pause on the use of certain native plants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of Spotlight Now, we examine Hawaii’s multifaceted homelessness crisis and dive into the use of state funding for these projects. Department of Human Services Acting Director Joe Campos joins today’s episode to break down the latest data on homelessness in Hawaii. HomeAid Hawaii CEO Kimo Carvalho also joins the conversation to discuss the organization’s pivotal role in developing kauhale communities across the islands. Physician Dr. Erika Noel joins JABSOM medical student Dylan Lawton to share how local clinics responded during the storm and why training future doctors in rural settings is crucial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Green holds conference on impending severe weather and recovery efforts as forecasts warn of catastrophic flooding across the eastern part of the state. Meanwhile, crews on Kauai continue restoring power int he wake of Hurricane Lowell, with just over 700 KIUC members still in the dark. Plus, Upcountry Maui's Kula Hospital is set to receive $65 million to repair damage from the March Kona Low storms and fund facility improvements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kauai is welcoming visitors back after Hurricane Lowell, but recovery is still uneven.In this episode, I'm joined by Meghann Kealoha Matsuda, a lifelong Kauai resident, entrepreneur, and community organizer who has been directly involved in recovery efforts on the island.We talk about what things actually look like on the ground right now, which areas are reopening, where visitors still need to be cautious, and what people with upcoming Kauai trips should know before they go.Meghann also shares how local businesses are being affected, what visitors can do to support the community, and how people on the mainland can help even if they are not traveling to Kauai right now.If you have a Kauai trip coming up in the next few weeks or months, this conversation will give you a local perspective on what recovery looks like and how to visit with more awareness and flexibility.In this episode, you'll learn:What Kauai's recovery looks like right nowWhich areas are reopening and where visitors should use cautionWhat to know if you have a Kauai trip coming upHow local businesses are being affectedWays visitors can support recovery effortsHow to help local businesses from the mainlandOfficial sources:https://www.gohawaii.com/lowellhttps://kauairecovers.orgToday's guest:Connect with Megann on InstagramResources mentioned:Kamalama Foundation_Related episodes:How to Plan Hawaii in the Right OrderWhy Planning Your 2026 Hawaii Trip Feels ChaoticKauai Travel Update_Related articles:Hawaii Travel Mistakes to Avoid Before You BookHow Many Days Do You Need In Hawaii?_Chapters:1:41 Kauai Hurricane Update1:15 Meet Megan Kealoha Matsuda2:46 Damage and Closures Update3:44 Why East Side Matters5:21 Redefining Tourism Through Service7:31 Tips for Upcoming Trips9:01 Helping Local Businesses Fund13:29 Final Takeaways and Next Episode_Episode sponsored by Terraformation.Terraformation is restoring a native Hawaiian forest at ʻIole in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island (the Big Island). Your support helps native trees grow from seed to canopy. As the forest takes root, it helps restore habitat and protect Hawaiʻi's water and reefs.

Brooke is recapping her 40th birthday trip to Maui with some of her best friends. If you love what we do and want more behind-the-scenes fun, bonus episodes, and exclusive content, join the walk in love. Podcast Membership today!

A review of Norwegian Spirit. Ben reviews a 16-night Norwegian Spirit cruise from Vancouver to Honolulu, combining Alaska, five sea days, and Hawaii. We cover the renovated ship, his balcony cabin, dining, entertainment, casino, thermal spa, and what it's like spending more than two weeks aboard Norwegian Spirit. Ben also shares his experiences in Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Haines, Maui, and Kauai, including seeing bears in Alaska and exploring Hawaii. Plus, the cruise takes an unexpected turn when a tropical storm threatens Hawaii, forcing Norwegian Spirit to change plans, return to Honolulu early, head back out to sea, and ultimately extend the cruise by an extra night. Share your thoughts: doug@cruiseradio.net  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.

Jeff, a relationship counselor from Maui, and Click and Clack, relationship klutzes of great renown, engage in an exchange of professional services on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. Car Talk's perks include full archive access, new call-in bonus episodes with Ray, and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy