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Podcast: Small Town News
Episode: Lihu'e, HI - Happy Diamond Jubilee to George's Mom and Smokey Joe
Description: Welcome to Lihu'e, Hawaii, our 75th small town! Lihu'e is the county seat of Kauai County and the second largest town on the island of Kaua'i. The town was a minor village on the island until the emergence of the sugar industry in the 1800s. Lihu'e became the central city after the construction of a large sugar mill in town. In addition to its importance in the sugar industry, the area is also a favorite spot for the film industry. The area has been used for shots or as a filming location for M*A*S*H, Tropic Thunder, Six D...