Recent Episodes
Nov. 23, 2025
Hanford Insider: Muralist Jennifer Butts
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A blank wall can change a neighborhood when the right story lands on it. We sit down with muralist and educator Jennifer Butts to trace her journey from a seven-year-old with a sketchbook to a globe-trotting teacher in Honduras and China, and fin…
Nov. 19, 2025
Hanford Insider: Travis Paden's Wednesday Wrap Up 11/19/25
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Big changes are coming to Hanford, and the latest council recap connects every headline to real life: safer streets, smarter spending, and a leadership search you can shape. We walk through the East Lacey Corridor’s next phase, where city enginee…
Nov. 16, 2025
Hanford Insider: Your Guide To Hanford’s Holiday Kickoff: Winter Wonderland, Parade Updates, And Community Highlights
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! The holidays are officially on in Hanford, and we’re bringing you a front-row seat to everything that makes this season shine. From a redesigned Winter Wonderland with an elevated viewing deck and crackling fire pits to a bigger, safer Christmas …
Nov. 9, 2025
Hanford Insider: Dallas Poore "Warriors of the Wind" - Veterans Day Special
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Start with city hall, end on the open road. We bring you a fast-moving update on Hanford’s museum agreements, zoning changes, and a grant-funded tree plan, plus a key route change for the Hanford Christmas Parade that adds 2,000 feet of viewing s…
Nov. 2, 2025
Hanford Insider: Christmas Parade Improvements and Bullpups Domination!
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Big traditions don’t stay magical by accident—they’re planned, stress‑tested, and built with neighbors in mind. We open with a crisp look at City Council’s agenda, from the Kings County Farm Bureau briefing to the east‑west cross‑valley rail link…
Oct. 26, 2025
Hanford Insider: Rob Isquierdo - Reestablishing Stratford
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! The week’s headlines feel different when you hear them from the people building the future they want to live in. We sit down with podcaster and community organizer Rob Esquerdo to trace a clear line from storytelling to action: how a classroom-bo…
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Nov. 17, 2025
2025 Winter Wonderland and Christmas Parade Preview
Hanford’s holiday season arrives with a full slate of community news, major event updates, and a practical guide for anyone planning to celebrate with family and friends. We start with the essentials: City Council meets with recognitions for y…
Aug. 3, 2025
Board of Supervisors - Doug Verboon
In a revealing conversation on The Hanford Insider podcast, Kings County Board of Supervisor Doug Verboon provided valuable insights into ongoing county projects and his approach to public service. As a fifth-generation resident of the Central Valle…
June 29, 2025
Vice Mayor Nancy Howze
The Hanford Insider recently celebrated its 100th episode milestone with a compelling interview featuring Hanford's new Vice Mayor, Nancy Howze. As she reflects on her first six months in office, Howes offers valuable insights into the inner working…