Podcasts about Kaua

Conflicts are brewing over canceled Kauaʻi vacations in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell, pitting disappointed visitors seeking refunds against vacation rental operators worried about severe economic fallout. Meanwhile, the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has ignited a nationwide discussion about maternal mental health, and an Oahu mom is sharing her experience with postpartum psychosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire in Waikiki Tuesday. Meanwhile, on Kauai, when Hurricane Lowell swept up from the south, its outer bands slammed Kauaʻi’s southwest coast, delivering a severe storm surge that battered Port Allen Harbor and jeopardized the livelihoods of around 100 people tied to its waters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of Hurricane Lowell’s devastating impact across the Garden Isle, the race to become Kauaʻi’s next mayor has taken on renewed urgency. Today’s special edition of Spotlight Now features a live candidate forum with the two contenders vying to lead Kauaʻi County: County Council Chair Mel Rapozo and former Mayor Bernard Carvalho. Hosts Ryan Kalei Tsuji and Yunji de Nies sit down with both candidates to discuss storm recovery and grid reliability, soaring housing costs, traffic solutions, and the future of the island. Following the conversation, HNN Political Analyst Dr. Collin Moore joins the studio to break down the key takeaways and where the race stands heading into the general election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kauaʻi is taking major steps forward after Hurricane Lowell, but the recovery is far from over. A powerful show of light and aloha will fill the streets of Lahaina tonight. Plus, officials assess storm damage to homes as Līhuʻe airport works through their passenger backlog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Kauaʻi’s south shore, residents in Poʻipū are picking up the pieces after losing their homes and businesses to Hurricane Lowell. Plus, Organizations across Hawaiʻi are stepping up to help communities hit hardest by Hurricane Lowell, with relief efforts shifting as needs become clearer on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kauaʻi faces a long road to recovery after Hurricane Lowell. The U.S. pauses today to mark 25 years since the September 11th attacks. Plus, a Hawaiʻi college is giving students a new path into high-tech careers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane conditions are anticipated for Kauaʻi County Monday and will continue into Tuesday as Hurricane Lowell passes west of Niʻihau. State and Kauaʻi County offices, public schools, Kaua‘i Community College and Hawaiʻi State Judiciary facilities on Kauaʻi will be closed Tuesday. Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami and emergency officials briefed the public Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State and county emergency crews are actively mobilizing personnel and heavy equipment across the islands as Hurricane Lowell threatens a northward turn toward the state. Gov. Josh Green joined Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami, Hawaiʻi Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan and National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist John Bravender to outline preparations ahead of the storm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spooky Coop Episode 53: Rocks of Thornton Road & Spirits of Hawaii This week, Paul and Michelle investigate two very different kinds of paranormal mystery: one loud, chaotic, and possibly armed with an invisible rock collection; the other quiet, luminous, and full of forest magic. First, they travel back to 1980s Birmingham, England, and the baffling reports from Thornton Road. Residents described windows shattering, roof tiles breaking, and stones appearing to strike homes from impossible angles. Police considered a human explanation involving a catapult, but the alleged activity—and the lack of a culprit—left many neighbors wondering whether something far stranger was behind the flying rocks. Then, the Coop heads to Kauaʻi, Hawaii, for a listener's personal and uplifting story of encounters with the Menehune tradition and small, fairy-like beings in the forest. From mysterious woodland visitors and healing herbs to blessings for children and one unforgettable question about whether winged beings hatch from eggs, this is a tale of wonder, kindness, and the occasional supernatural giggle. In this episode: The Thornton Road “rock-throwing poltergeist” and its years of unexplained activity Why a secret mega-catapult may not be the most satisfying explanation Paul's theory about a ghost named Frederick with excellent aim A listener's personal account of the Menehune and fairy-like beings in Kauaʻi Forest magic, medicinal herbs, mysterious “doorways,” and tiny packets of salt Why it's always wise to be kind, stay curious, and maybe keep your windows reinforced Listener note: These stories are presented as reported experiences, folklore, and paranormal accounts—not as proven facts. We share them in the spirit of curiosity, respect, and a healthy appreciation for the unexplained. Have a strange story of your own? Send it our way—and until next time, be safe, be kind to each other, and we'll see you in the Spooky Coop. Episode Credits:Written, edited and produced by Paul & MichelleArtwork created by MIchelle & PaulMusic written and produced by I.C.D.LINKS: Listen to us here: SpookyCoop , find us @ spookycoop.com and follow us on: FaceBook | BlueSky | X (formerly Twitter) | Threads | Instagram | TikTok

Send us Fan MailRecording from Kauai during a hurricane watch set the tone for a conversation that keeps coming back to one truth: we're never fully in control, and that can be a relief. I'm joined by my longtime friend Jai Chambers, an intuitive healer and musician who created The Undoing, a practice that weaves kundalini activation, sound, and deep mind-body awareness to help people regulate their nervous systems and release what they've been gripping for years. We start with the big question: what are we actually undoing when we say we want to heal, grow, or transform?From there, we go straight into the messy, honest center of motherhood. Both of us are pregnant with baby girls, and we talk about identity shifts, grief in the first trimester, and the uncomfortable reality that your capacity changes before your life does. We name the constant stream of unsolicited advice, the boundary work of protecting your peace, and the pressure to keep producing and performing even while you're literally creating life.We also get real about body image, disordered eating history, and the way “snapback culture” trains women to treat pregnancy and postpartum like a competition. We talk about trusting the body's wisdom, choosing the slow path, and letting go of the fantasy that you can “get back” to who you were. And we don't skip the hard social pieces either: friendships falling away, the loneliness that can hit even in a partnership, and why postpartum support needs to look like food, presence, and specific help, not vague offers or another onesie.If you're navigating pregnancy, postpartum, healing, or any season of big change, come listen for language, tools, and permission to surrender without giving up. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations.RESOURCESJai Chambers | The UndoingJai Chambers is an intuitive healer, musician, and facilitator of transformational experiences. She is the creator of The Undoing, a body of work weaving Kundalini energy, sound, movement, and the mind-body connection to create spaces for surrender, nervous system regulation, emotional release, and reconnection with the authentic self.Jai offers 1:1 sessions and group experiences, both virtually and in person, including opportunities to experience The Undoing on Kauaʻi.Website: https://jaichambers.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_.eye._/The UndoingThroughout our conversation, Jai shares how The Undoing grew out of her own realization that so much of her life, and even her spiritual practice, had been centered around doing: achieving, striving, transforming, and trying to become something.The Undoing invites the opposite: surrender.Through Kundalini energy, sound, movement, and embodied practice, Jai creates a space to release stored energy, feel what wants to be felt, and loosen our grip on the identities, patterns, and conditioning we carry.Learn more + explore Jai's offerings: https://jaichambers.comListen Next: My First Conversation with JaiJai and I first sat down together on The Ode to Joy Podcast a few years ago. If this conversation leaves you wanting more Jai, you can go back and listen to our original episode together.Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gL0F2ukF5CSaiQzC9xnWg?si=afc41239adbb4bb8Sister MorningStarDuring the episode, I share a teaching that stayed with me from Sister MorningStar, an elder midwife and teacher I had the opportunity to study with before giving birth.Her work explores instinctual birth, feminine wisdom, motherhood, and traditional birth knowledge. One of the teachings I carried into my own birth was the understanding that we may reach an edge where we believe we cannot continue, and yet there is something on the other side of that threshold.Learn more about Sister MorningStar: https://www.sistermorningstar.com Support the showBuy your copy of Elena's book "Grieve Outside the Box"Follow on IG @elenabox

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami shares how the Garden Isle fared during Hurricane Lala; business owners and residents from O'ahu and Hawai'i Island share how they're rebuilding amid storm damage and continued power outages.

Happy Aloha Friday! Kuʻulei Agbayani and Paul Brecht recap a busy week across Hawaiʻi sports, including weather-related schedule changes, the departure of Rainbow Wahine water polo head coach James Robinson and Kauaʻi's run toward the Little League World Series. Plus, Kansei Matsuzawa makes his NFL preseason debut, Hawaiʻi soccer puts together an encouraging performance against No. 23 Texas Tech, and hear from Coach Bud Nagamine + Dave Shoji and Khalilah Mitchell on the newly launched Shoji Society.

Tori Eldridge is the author of Kaua‘i Storm, the Lily Wong mysteries, Dance Among the Flames, and numerous short stories. Born in Honolulu—of Hawaiian, Chinese, and Norwegian descent—Tori graduated from Punahou School with classmate Barack Obama before performing as an actress, singer, and dancer on Broadway, television, and film, and earning a fifth-degree black belt in To-Shin Do ninja martial arts. Her literary works have garnered Anthony, Lefty, and Macavity Award nominations and the 2021 Crimson Scribe for Best Book of the Year. Tori lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, near her precious mo‘opuna (grandchildren). For more information about Tori, her book club extras, and her reading ‘ohana, visit www.ToriEldridge.com. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #thetwilighttown #ToriEldridge #Hawai'iRage

Tori Eldridge is the author of Kaua‘i Storm, the Lily Wong mysteries, Dance Among the Flames, and numerous short stories. Born in Honolulu—of Hawaiian, Chinese, and Norwegian descent—Tori graduated from Punahou School with classmate Barack Obama before performing as an actress, singer, and dancer on Broadway, television, and film, and earning a fifth-degree black belt in To-Shin Do ninja martial arts. Her literary works have garnered Anthony, Lefty, and Macavity Award nominations and the 2021 Crimson Scribe for Best Book of the Year. Tori lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, near her precious mo‘opuna (grandchildren). For more information about Tori, her book club extras, and her reading ‘ohana, visit www.ToriEldridge.com. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #thetwilighttown #ToriEldridge #Hawai'iRage

Ken Quintanilla, executive director of the Guam Red Cross, delivers recovery updates after Super Typhoon Bavi; animal researchers Dr. Lisa "Cali" Crampton and Justin Hite raise awareness about the decline of Kauaʻi's native birds.

What do Hawaiʻi hula traditions, an Idaho race called Jackass Half Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Kentucky bourbon-country relays, New Orleans vampires, coastal Maine miles, and Maryland's historic JFK 50 Mile have in common?They are all part of Episode 2 of Running, Reading, and Racing in the USA, Extraordinary Strides' five-part summer series celebrating America's 250th anniversary through the stories we read, the places we explore, and the races that make us want to start a wildly ambitious racecation spreadsheet.This week, we travel from Hawaiʻi through Maryland, with bookish escapes, bucket-list races, local running gems, and the travel details that make each state feel like more than a pin on a map.Featured states: Hawaiʻi, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, and Maryland.You'll hear about unforgettable reads including Molokaʻi, Hula, This Is Paradise, Housekeeping, Idaho, Train Dreams, The Devil in the White City, The House on Mango Street, The Time Traveler's Wife, The Fault in Our Stars, A Thousand Acres, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, Interview with the Vampire, Olive Kitteridge, and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.On the runcation side, we are talking Kauaʻi Marathon and Half Marathon, The Hapalua, Maui Oceanfront Marathon, Coeur d'Alene Marathon, Jackass Half Marathon and 5K, Mesa Falls Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Shamrock Shuffle, Quad Cities Marathon, Indy Mini, Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Carmel Marathon, DAM to DSM, Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz, Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon, Bourbon Chase, Urban Bourbon Half Marathon, Crescent City Classic 10K, Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon, Baltimore Running Festival, Annapolis 10 Miler, and JFK 50 Mile.You'll also get:• Why Hawaiʻi deserves reading that goes beyond resort-postcard energy• A flat-and-fast Midwest alternative for runners who want great production without a World Marathon Major lottery• Cheryl Massey's insider Indiana recommendations, including the scenic but spicy Brown County Hilly Half• A little Kansas Oz magic, plus a race where themed shoes may be strongly encouraged• Why Kentucky is made for runners who enjoy books, bourbon, bluegrass, and relay vans• A Louisiana preview as Every Woman's Marathon heads there in February 2027• Coastal Maine race ideas, Chesapeake Bay running inspiration, and a few local details worth knowing before you book the tripThis is not a reading assignment or a 50-state race checklist. It is an invitation to get curious.Choose one book. Add one race to your someday list. Then come tell us which state you would most love to read, run, or explore next.Read. Run. Explore. Connect.Have questions or want to chat? Send a voicemail!Support the showJoin the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.Join fellow pod and running enthusiasts at The Stride Collective community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram. 

Michaela packs her bags and heads off on A Perfect Getaway (2009) to Hawaii's paradise island of Kaua'i while there's a newlywed killer on the loose and meets up with an American Jedi who's really hard to kill. Milla Jovovich and Steve Zahn are the hapless vacationing travelers, while Timothy Olyphant and Kylee Sanchez are the weirdo free spirits they meet up with who may be a pair of spree killers. Listen as our microphones go on the fritz and we talk Dexter, movie premieres, and stalking celebrities on this week's exciting show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kauaʻi police are still searching for a suspect investigators say is linked to a suspicious death in Hanalei and a separate gunfire report that left one person grazed. A man is under arrest after a confrontation at a popular West Oʻahu beach turned violent last night. Plus, a judge’s ruling could mean more money in survivors’ pockets by limiting attorney fees in Maui wildfire settlement claims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long before Jak Kazmarek joined Team Moar Than Us for the World's Toughest Row Pacific, there was a moment when survival – not ocean rowing – was the goal. They made the phone call home: “The doctors don't think I'm going to make it. You need to be on the next plane.” Years of surgeries and recovery followed as Jak battled diverticulitis, a debilitating disease of the colon. And step by step, they rebuilt their life: from a wheelchair to an erg, from Learn to Row to the Head of the Charles. Now, Jak is taking on an extraordinary adventure – rowing more than 2,800 miles across the Pacific Ocean from Monterey, California, to Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi. Record-holding trio Oar the Rainbow (S6E10), from the 2025 World's Toughest Row Pacific, join the conversation to share the realities of rowing through darkness in the middle of the ocean, the clarity that comes from a singular focus, and what it means to return to shore forever changed.    GUESTS: Jak Kazmarek | Team More Than Us, World's Toughest Row Pacific 2026 IG: @jakhammer510 / @MoarThanUS  moarthanus.org Team Oar the Rainbow | World's Toughest Row Pacific 2025 Courtney Farber - IG: @courtneyfarbercpt Julie Warren - IG: @awildjolie Taylan Stulting - IG: @thetranstraveller This episode was made possible in part by RowSource and our Supporters.   QUICK LOOK 00:00 - Introduction 01:48 - The Huddle 03:19 - The Hot Seat 08:07 - Jak's rowing origin story began by using the erg for rehabilitation 14:18 - From novice to ocean rowing in just six years 15:58 - Team Moar Than Us  18:30 - Welcome Team Oar the Rainbow 19:20 - Checking in with Oar the Rainbow one year later - physical and mental health 28:29 - Jak's Question #1 for OtR: The benefit of bringing flatwater experience and knowledge of mechanics to the ocean 32:54 - Courtney - Don't chase perfection and be flexible 35:39 - Jak's Question #2 for OtR: The most unexpected things that happened during the crossing        38:33 - What to bring, what not to bring 40:37 - Jak's Question #3 for OtR: So, would any of them row another ocean race? 41:11 - Jak's Question #4 for OtR: Getting through the difficult times 43:31 - Post-OtR chatter 44:42 - The charities Moar Than Us is supporting 48:34 - Steady State Network news and notes . To see photos of Jak and Oar the Rainbow,  and to get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website. . Steady State Podcast is a production of Steady State Network. It is hosted and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering, books show guests, and is our sponsor and donor coordinator. Rachel writes our scripts and e-newsletter, and manages the website and social media. Our theme music is Open Mind by Soundroll. . SHOP SSN GEAR: www.steadystatenetwork.com/shop SIGN UP FOR THE SSN NEWSLETTER: www.steadystatenetwork.com/newsletter MAKE A DIFFERENCE: www.steadystatenetwork.com/support  CONNECT:  FB - /SteadyStateNetwork IG - @SteadyStateNetwork FB - /AllieswithOars IG - @AllieswithOars Connect on FB and IG with the hosts: Rachel Freedman - @RowSource Tara Morgan - @CmonBarber  

In this episode of Diverse Voices Book Review, host Hopeton Hay and author Tori Eldridge discuss her writing experience exploring Hawaiian cowboys, the Paniolos, a suspicious death, and family drama in her latest novel HAWAII RAGE. This is her second novel featuring ranger Makalani Panukula. In the interview Eldridge explained she wrote the book because "I really wanted to celebrate our Paniolo culture. I mean, come on, cowboys in Hawaii, how sexy is that?" Tori Eldridge is the bestselling author of Kaua‘i Storm (Ranger Makalani Pahukula Mystery) and the Lily Wong mystery thriller series—The Ninja Daughter, The Ninja's Blade, The Ninja Betrayed, and The Ninja's Oath. Before writing, Tori performed as an actress, singer, dancer on Broadway, television, and film. Connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Follow Diverse Voices Book Review on Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_review Bluesky - @diversevoicesbooks.bsky.social

Hawaiʻi Rising is excited to share an interview with Tina Aiu, executive director of HPF partner Kīpuka Kuleana, from the KKCR show Talk Story Radio Kauaʻi, hosted by Angela Zusman. Mahalo, KKCR, for this collaboration! In this conversation, Tina discusses the land trust model as an exciting vehicle for systems change as well as the specific work of Kīpuka Kuleana. The full interview can be found in the KKCR archives at kkcr.org. To learn more about Kīpuka Kuleana, check out their website: kipukakuleana.org/. Tags: Hawaiʻi, Hawai'i, Hawaii

TUMUA: TESTIN' EM OUT Presented by Island 985. He has 2 Shows, Wednesday, May 13th at 6 pm and 8:30 pm. Come see Tumua live in an exclusive, one-night-only pop-up show as he gears up for his brand new tour. This is a rare chance to catch fresh, never-before-heard material in an intimate setting—raw, unfiltered, and straight from the notebook. Be part of the process, feel the energy up close, and experience the jokes before they hit the big stage. Get your tickets at BlueNoteHawaii.com He's also doing shows on outer islands. Bamp Project is bringing you Tumua, Das'How Tour. Performing in Kona at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa on Saturday July 11th. Performing 2 shows in Hilo at the Crown Room at the Grand Hilo Naniloa on Saturday July 25th. Performing in Maui at Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, September 5th. Performing in Kaua'i at Kaua'i Community College on Saturday, September 19th. Get your tickets at BampProject.com

Autogeeniuse kaasautor Peeter Paaver kirjutab meile tihti oma reisidest ning peab ka „Vaese mehe Porsche“ blogi.Nüüd on ta aga valmis saanud raamatu oma 10 aasta tagusest seiklusest, kui ta otsustas pöidlaküüdiga Vietnamisse minna.Räägime Peetriga raamatust, seiklusest, aga muidugi ka autodest.Saatejuht on Tarmo Tähepõld Geeniuse uudisteportaalist.

This episode is your wake-up call. AI isn't taking your job, but being average will.If your clients aren't rebooking, your offers feel interchangeable, or you're relying on Instagram to fill your books… we need to talk. This is about the shift from commodity to specialist, and why that's the difference between staying busy and building real wealth.Inside:The brand decisions quietly costing you clientsWhy “affordable” is killing your authorityThe real reason more followers won't fix your businessHow to become undeniable in your marketIf you're ready to elevate—my virtual mentorship and summer workshops (just a few spots left) are linked below.And yes… the Aloha Glow Retreat in Kaua‘i sold out in one week. But we're dropping something special soon for you to join select workshops during the retreat.Private Hands-On Advanced Facial Training & Virtual MentorshipJune 14th 2026 Slow Flow & Sculpt 1 Day Workshop in Orange County, CA // Registration Closes May 15th 20262-Day Intensive Golden Touch Workshop ApplicationWorkshop & Retreat WaitlistFree Golden Experience Guide Monthly Publication

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami says the Garden Isle has likely gotten through the worst of the storm; Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre is preparing a new opera about the story of Timoteo Haʻalilio, the lifelong friend of King Kamehameha III

Which 5 experiences on Kauai are actually worth your time, and which ones will you forget by the time you land back home?Choosing what to do on Kauai isn't hard. Choosing what will actually stay with you is.FREE GUIDE: 20 Things to do on Kauai

On March 19, 2026, the world lost a true icon of strength, discipline, and resilience. In this episode of Chaos Culture Radio, we pay tribute to Chuck Norris, who passed away at the age of 86 in Kauaʻi, Hawaii. From his legendary showdown with Bruce Lee to his nine-season run as Walker, Texas Ranger, we're looking back at the life of a man who didn't just play a hero—he lived like one.In this episode, we discuss:The Final Message: Breaking down his last viral video from March 10, where he celebrated his 86th birthday by sparring and declaring, "I don't age. I level up."The Sudden Passing: What we know about his final moments in Hawaii and the heartfelt statement released by his family.The Martial Arts Pioneer: How a kid from Oklahoma went from the U.S. Air Force to becoming a six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate champion.The Meme King: Why Chuck Norris became the ultimate symbol of toughness for the internet age and how he embraced the "Chuck Norris Facts" phenomenon.Legacy of Faith & Service: His work with Kickstart Kids, his dedication to his wife Gena, and his unwavering support for veterans and the NRA.Hollywood Tributes: Reactions from the action movie world, including heartfelt words from Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and his Expendables co-stars.Final Fact: Chuck Norris didn't "die"—he just decided to take his talents to a higher level. Rest in Power to a true American original.

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we sit down with Dr. David Elpern. Dr. Elpern is a longtime dermatologist whose career path took him from family medicine to decades of dermatology practice on the island of Kauaʻi and now in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Dr. Elpern reflects on what first drew him to dermatology, when the specialty truly clicked for him, and why he chose to build a life and career in a rural island community rather than on Oʻahu or the mainland.He shares how practicing dermatology on Kauaʻi differed from working in a large academic center and family practice. We also discuss the skin conditions he saw more often than textbooks would suggest.Finally, Dr. Elpern offers perspective on how dermatology has evolved over the years, from the treatment of psoriasis before biologics to changes in skin cancer patterns in a high-UV environment. He wraps up with honest reflections on work-life balance, patient care, and the lessons that only come from a lifetime in practice. We hope you enjoy! ---DIGA Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠Today's Host, Katelyn: @katsteng---For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠---District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠License: ⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Dr. Jim Jacobi has spent the past 50 years in Hawaiʻi as a biologist specializing in mapping Hawai'i's unique ecosystems and studying the plants and animals contained within them. Like so many of his cohort, he is a skilled naturalist, having worked on introduced rats, native insects first for the Bishop Museum and then mapping vegetation and management research projects for the Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center of the US Geological Survey in Volcano. We talk to Jim about the evolution of tracking changes in vegetation by hand from aerial photos to the use of computer mapping and modelling. He shares with us the unique experiences heʻs had across the rugged U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service transects that traverse mountainous summits to sea, as well as the profound sorrow in witnessing the last Hawaiian honeycreeper in the wild, the Kauaʻi oʻo.

U.S. Rep. Ed Case shares his thoughts on the Iran war and the top concerns of his constituents; Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami delivers his final State of the County address

Maui County Councilmember Gabe Johnson, who represents Lānaʻi, discusses the first affordable housing project to be built on the island in over 35 years; Kauaʻi County Councilmember Fern Holland provides an update on immigration raids that took place on Kauaʻi in November

This episode originally aired in September 2024 - update episode to follow.On July 3rd, 2010, a hunter found 57-year-old Amber Jackson's remains on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii. Amber was last seen alive on June 23rd. The police have two persons of interest in Amber's murder, but don't have enough evidence to make an arrest. Who killed Amber Jackson?Sources:https://www.newspapers.com/image/319741802/?match=1&terms=Amber%20Jackson https://www.newspapers.com/image/266619146/?match=1&terms=Amber%20Jackson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXwutQQInTE https://www.newspapers.com/image/266400008/?match=1&terms=Amber%20Jackson ​​https://www.newspapers.com/image/266422290/?match=1&terms=Amber%20Jackson https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/friends-family-desperate-solve-2010-murder-57-year-old-amber-n885941 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFNx0yS29kQ https://www.newspapers.com/image/670589357/?match=1&terms=Amber%20Jacksonhttps://www.kitv.com/news/crime/police-still-seeking-justice-after-woman-murdered-on-kauai-12-years-ago/article_71aa22c4-f1ea-11ec-a81d-ffd2fd985592.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQKUjaOfd4Y https://www.newspapers.com/image/945453310/?match=1&terms=Amber%20Jackson https://www.newspapers.com/image/944442369/?match=1&terms=Amber%20Jackson https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-crime/kpd-re-opening-case-of-woman-found-murdered-13-years-ago/ https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/38493943/who-killed-amber-jackson-8-years-later-kauai-police-still-dont-know/https://www.newspapers.com/image/979462227/?match=1&terms=Amber%20Jackson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbsb3lnq7CIhttps://www.hsta.org/news/recent-stories/family-friends-of-murdered-kauai-woman-seek-help-in-cold-case/ https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/07/03/kauai-police-renew-call-publics-help-2010-homicide-case/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/1idjwUhBZDttqPNKMF4cAphttps://www.discoveryplus.com/video/breaking-homicide/a-murder-in-paradisehttps://www.facebook.com/rememberingamberjackson/https://www.kauai.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/office-of-the-mayor/documents/press-releases/20230315kpd-amber-jackson.pdfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536965/https://www.hawaiipolice.com/4-05-23-puna-man-charged-following-shooting-in-hawaiian-acres

In December 2025, the Kauaʻi Police announced that they issued a warrant for a suspect's arrest in Amber Jackson's murder. Sources:https://www.kauai.gov/County-Press-Releases/KPD-Issues-Arrest-Warrant-in-Amber-Jackson-Homicide-Casehttps://www.hawaiipolice.gov/police-seeking-missing-person-gregory-glaser/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_8c4X-NCyshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A66Y-byDNnA&t=101shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHk89OlaA8Q&t=1s

From a prayer offered at an open apartment door in Kauaʻi to Jesus standing at the door of the church, Pastor Rebecca introduces Wellspring's word of the year for 2026. Together we're invited to consider which thresholds God is already opening—and which doors within us and our community may need to be opened so Christ can be more fully present.

Is whale watching in Hawaii just luck, or are most visitors doing it at the wrong time or in the wrong place?If you're traveling to Hawaii and hoping to see humpback whales, timing, location, and expectations make all the difference between frustration and an unforgettable experience.

In this immersive Culture Kids adventure, Kristen and Asher hop aboard the Culture Train and travel to the lush island of Kauai in Hawaii to visit Aunty Christy at the Kauai Animal Education Farm. Along the way, families learn where Kauai is located, why it is known as the “Garden Isle,” and how its rainforests, rivers, waterfalls, and dramatic coastline were shaped over millions of years. Once at the farm, listeners are welcomed into a peaceful, storybook-like setting where rescued animals roam freely and live in environments designed to help them feel safe, calm, and at home. Asher meets gentle tortoise Sherman, playful sheep Twinkletoes, and energetic rabbits doing joyful binkies, while Aunty Christy explains how animals come to the farm, how they are cared for, and how spending time with them can help people slow down, feel grounded, and connect more deeply with the world around them. This episode invites children and grown-ups alike to explore what it means to care for animals, learn their stories, and discover how humans and animals can support one another. Through hands-on moments, cultural connections, and thoughtful conversations, Culture Kids highlights how learning about animals where you live can be a meaningful way to help them, even from afar. Families will leave this episode feeling relaxed, curious, and inspired by the idea that every living being has a story worth listening to. As always, Culture Kids reminds listeners that they belong, that their curiosity matters, and that every adventure begins with an open heart and a willingness to learn. About Kauai Education Farm Websitehttps://www.kauaianimaleducationfarm.org Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kauaianimaleducationfarm (@kauaianimaleducationfarm) Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kauaianimaleducationfarm Visiting the Farm Visits are typically by appointment or through scheduled programs and events. Families, schools, and community groups are encouraged to reach out through the website to learn about current offerings, educational experiences, and opportunities to visit. Supporting the Farm Kauai Animal Education Farm is supported by community care, donations, and shared stewardship of the land and animals. Information about how to support the farm, stay connected, or learn more about the animals can be found on their website and social channels. Please support Culture Kids! Culture Kids is a volunteer supported nonprofit creating immersive, screen free stories that help children and families explore the world together through curiosity, respect, and imagination. If you would like to support our mission of creating a more connected world for our children, please consider donating any amount to help keep the Culture Train chugging along! http://culturekidsproductions.org Click on "Support" Check out our instagram and send us a DM! @culturekidsproductions

Cook anchored off Kauaʻi and later Niʻihau, making contact with the islanders over the following days and exchanged food, water, and other ...

This week on Tea Talks with Jiling, we are joined by Keya Kai Guimarães. Keya is a community herbalist, lei-maker, and crafter of aromatic plant medicines, born beneath the fragrant Ponderosa pines of Colorado and shaped by the rain-kissed beauty of Kauaʻi. Honoring her Irish, Chinese, and Polynesian ancestry, Keya walks a path of listening to the land— approaching the botanical realm as both pilgrim and apprentice. For the past ten years, her herbal focus has been on women's health and hormonal transitions— from menarche to menopause— using plant-based remedies, seasonal wellness coaching, and lei-making as a living healing art. Listen in as Keya and Jiling discuss: Apprenticing with the plants Hawaiian lei and hula traditions How lei-making relates to herbal medicine Botanomancy and how to play with Keya's newest project, the "Lāʻau: Hawaiian Flora" card game and book of monographs Visit Keya Kai Guimarães at:

Guest host Kelsey Timmerman “talks story” with Kaua'i educator and cultural practitioner Malia Chun. Together they explore how Hawaiian stories carry genealogy, belonging, environmental knowledge, and resistance—and why reconnecting with our own roots shapes how we move through the world. Malia invites listeners to reflect on their ancestors, their land, and what it means to be a good ancestor today.

Guest host Kelsey Timmerman “talks story” with Kaua'i educator and cultural practitioner Malia Chun. Together they explore how Hawaiian stories carry genealogy, belonging, environmental knowledge, and resistance—and why reconnecting with our own roots shapes how we move through the world. Malia invites listeners to reflect on their ancestors, their land, and what it means to be a good ancestor today.

The Maui County Council has passed a measure to phase out short-term vacation rentals; Sierra Lynne Stone, a sixth-generation kalo farmer on the North Shore of Kauaʻi, shares how her family's farm has grown

A surprise not-totally-festive edition of Radio Clash, where I talk about a bird I think about a lot (the lost Kauaʻi ʻōʻō bird – apologies for the transliteration but those special symbols will likely gum up the works in the feed and tags) and what Christmas means to me now… I play some new and old mashups and original music – some of which is my favourites of the year, but mostly older since I don’t listen to music in the same way anymore. Loving the new Saint Etienne and Lily Allen albums though, and K-Pop Demon Hunters (DERPY 4EVAH!) and new-ish music from B. Dolan, Hallmighty and Lankum. Buckingham Nicks album gets a timely re-release (are they talking again?) so talk about that and the legendary Coffee Plant demos – and visit Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert’s Christmas Ghost Stories album…and play the last of my choices from Tom Rasmussen’s amazing Body Building album. And some festive? festering? tracks that have been on ice stuck at the North Pole since Xmas two years ago. Joy to the world and all that, there’s a theme about wanting 2026 to be a lot less shit…but not that hopeful, concentrating on what Xmas is supposed to be about, rather than all the capitalism, food and tradition. Peace on earth for all would be a nice place to start? Not So Flappy Bird But I Bet It’s Ghost Is Angry (2:27, 201Mb) Captain Obvious – What Believing Sounds Like (Huntr/x vs Journey) Bill McClintock – Sleigh Bitch –Explicit– (Carpenters and Buckcherry) B Dolan – Fight Naked Lambrini Girls – God’s Country Problem Patterns – Christmas Number One Obscurest Vinyl – The Secrets Your Asshole Keeps Instamatic – Cranes In The Waterfall (Solange vs Stone Roses) Saint Etienne – Sweet Melodies Lewis Scarole – Moonlight Banquet (Mike Oldfield & Maggie Reilly vs Bloc Party) Lankum – Ghost Town Xinon – Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (One Gameboy Remix) Mike Anthony – Why Can’t We Live Together Tom Rasmussen – Joy Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert – Weihnachtsstimmung HallMighty – Drive Home Alone For Christmas (The Cars vs. Chris Rea ft Olivia Rodrigo) Jenny Stardust – My Arms Are Just Fuckin’ Stuck Like This Piers Faccini , Ballaké Sissoko – One Half Of A Dream One True Pairing – The World Said No [Domino Recording Co] Black Box Recorder – Do You Believe in God? Ben Folds – Still (Reprise) Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks – Crystal Minor Arth – This Used To Be My Playgound Love (Air vs Madonna) Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert – Ode to Plastic Mistletoe Buckingham Nicks – Nomad (aka Candelbright) David Gilmour – Between Two Points (with Romany Gilmour) Tom Rasmussen – This Is How We Walk on the Moon SOPHIE & Hannah Diamond – Always and Forever Lily Allen – Fruityloop tbc aka Instamatic – Happy Novacaine Year (Green Day vs ABBA) tbc aka Instamatic – Chasing Epilogues (Snow Patrol vs Daft Punk)

HPR gets a tour of an agroforestry farm on Kauaʻi; A retired city lifeguard gives marine trash new life

On today's program, we're sharing stories we reported on the scene and in the field, from rural Kauaʻi to downtown Chinatown.

How might the broad flight cancellations affect Hawaiʻi's economy?; Kauaʻi County Councilmember Fern Holland provides details on recent FBI and ICE raids on Kauaʻi

In this interview, Melissa and Clay interview husband and wife team Ed Pettys and Debbie Chang from their home in Paʻauilo mauka on Hawaiʻi Island about their work helping to connect people to Hawaiian landscapes beginning in the late 1960s. They talk about growing up in Hawaiʻi–Ed from Lihue, Kauaʻi and Debbie from Kohala, Hawaiʻi and meeting through their work in the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Debbie helped to spearhead the new Na ʻAla Hele trails and access program in the 1980s while Edʻs work took him across Micronesia–from Pohnpei to Kosrae, and eventually to Kauaʻi as Forestry and Wildlife District manager. Theirs is a collective understanding of the importance of teamwork and leadership especially in the wake of hurricane Iniki.

Keao NeSnith is a Hawaiian linguist from the island of Kaua'i. He is an educator and translator who has taught at various universities in Hawai'i, Tahiti and New Zealand. His work on “Neo Hawaiian” as a separate variety of Hawaiian has informed debate in Hawaiian language studies, as well as broader issues in language revitalization. He has translated a number of books into Hawaiian, including The Hobbit, The Little Prince, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and the Harry Potter series. Check out episode 92 to learn more about his life story. In this episode we talk about what he's been up to since his first episode, his composition background, the different Hawaiian languages, translating books into Hawaiian, best ways to learn Hawaiian today and so much more.Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod

Musician Andrew Bird is known as a songwriter, violinist, and, like his namesake, a virtuoso whistler. He showcases all of these skills in the song Rare Birds, which was created as part of The Birdsong Project in 2020. Whistling melodies inspired by Mourning Doves and the Kaua‘i ‘O‘o alongside his violin, Andrew creates a kind of otherworldly natural soundscape.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

James Arthur Smith, who first joined me for the episode, “Why Wild-Caught Fish Isn’t Necessarily Better, The Truth About Farmed Fish, How To Get Guilt-Free, Gourmet Seafood, Delicious DIY Sushi & Sashimi Recipes & Much More!,” is a regenerative food systems entrepreneur, ocean advocate, and founder of Seatopia—a direct-to-consumer seafood company building the future of clean, functional nutrition through a restorative relationship with the sea. Now based in Kaua’i, James Arthur is the proud father of two ocean-loving daughters and a loyal Belgian Malinois. Whether hosting full moon dinner rituals, crafting spirulina crudo, or collaborating with chefs and scientists, he continues to lead by example, championing a seafood future that’s clean, transparent, and deeply regenerative. Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/seatopia2 Episode Sponsors: Pique: Pique Teas are where plants and science intersect to produce teas and supplements of unrivaled efficacy, purity, and convenience. Go to Piquelife.com/Ben to get 20% off for life, plus a free starter kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to elevate your ritual. Timeline Nutrition: Give your cells new life with high-performance products powered by Mitopure, Timeline's powerful ingredient that unlocks a precise dose of the rare Urolithin A molecule to promote healthy aging. Go to shop.timeline.com/BEN and use code BEN to get 20% off your order. Jaspr: Breathe air so clean you can smell the difference with the Jaspr commercial-grade air purifier. Visit Jaspr.co/ben and use code BEN for 10% off. Calroy: Head on over to calroy.com/ben and save over $50 when you purchase the Vascanox (a breakthrough product providing nitric oxide support for up to 24 hours with a single dose) and Arterosil (a premier supplement to support the endothelial glycocalyx—the fragile inner lining of the entire vascular system) bundle at calroy.com/ben. Plus, you'll receive a free canister of 2-in-1 Nitric Oxide Test Strips with a 3-pack bundle purchase. Vandy Crisps: Vandy Crisps are traditional potato chips handmade in small batches with only three very high-quality ingredients: heirloom naturally grown potatoes, grass-fed beef tallow, and sea salt—made the way chips were 100 years ago. Try them for yourself and get 25% off when you go to vandycrisps.com/GREENFIELD and use code Greenfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.