Episode 5: Echos On Pu’u Poa

On Kauaʻi’s North Shore, Puʻu Poa Ridge sits between Hanalei and Princeville. Developers have tried for decades to build there, but nothing ever lasts. In this episode, we explore the land’s layered history: ancient fishponds, shark gods, Nightmarchers, and the haunting legend of the Lady of Puʻu Poa. Blending personal stories, cultural insight, and community testimony, this episode examines why locals believe the ʻāina protects itself and why some places resist development.