Hawaii Matters

There's a surprising number of people in Hawaii who partake of menthol-flavored cigarettes. Flavored vapes are also on the rise and luring Hawaii youth. Jill Tamashiro from the Hawaii Dept. of Health and Ikaika Regidor from Papa Ola Lokahi discuss the dangers and challenges of flavored smoking products. They also reveal some of the marketing tactics used in Hawaii. Devon Nekoba is your host.

In today's episode, we talk pets with Anna Neubauer, the President and CEO of the Hawaiian Humane Society. She gives us the details on some of the organization's functions, pet breeding, issues they take to the legislature, the importance of chipping your pet, things the HHS does to help people keep their pets, and lots more. Devon Nekoba is your host.

In today's episode of Hawaii Matters, we talk to the king of all transportation in Hawaii, Ed Sniffen. He's the Director of the State Dept. of Transportation. H-DOT, as they like to call it, oversees state roads, airports, and harbors. Sniffen talks about transportation's impact on the lives of everyone in the state. We talk about freeways, trouble spots, technology, a little about rai...

This episode of Hawaii Matters looks at one of the most successful drug addiction rehab programs in the nation. Habilitat was founded more than 50 years ago. They take in drug abusers, put them through a rigorous program, and get them employable. We learn what they do and how they do it. Kathy with a K is your host.

Trini Kaopuiki Clark is our guest on this episode. She is the President & CEO of Make a Wish Hawaii. Trini talks about what MAWH does in granting wishes to Hawaii kids with life-threatening illnesses, the process they go through, and the importance of the wish in the child’s overall health. She also tells us the types of wishes they grant and how they integrate the entire family into the proce...

In this episode, we talk to Kumi Macdonald, the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) here in Hawaii. She gives an overview of what NAMI is and does, how they help people through their mental illness, signs to look for to identify mental illness in others, the mental health of youth, post-COVID challenges, and lots more. Kathy with a K is your host.

Our guest today is Maila Gibson-Bandmann a Hawaii singer-turned-real estate agent with Coldwell Banker. She gives us a snapshot of the real estate market and strategies for buying and selling. Maila also addresses the debates on renting vs buying and home vs condo. She also covers over- and under-valued areas on Oahu and more. Devon Nekoba hosts today's episode.

What's the pulse of the retail market in Hawaii? How are stores doing after the pandemic? What challenges do Hawaii's retailers face? How difficult is it to run a business in Hawaii? For answers to those questions and more, we turn to Tina Yamaki, President of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii. Michael T is the host for today's episode.

Today's guests are John Mizuno (State) and Sam Moku (City), the two coordinators of homelessness for their respective levels of government. They talk about causes, solutions, and how the state and city are collaborating to solve this problem in our islands. Kathy with a K is your host.

Today's episode features Greg Tjapkes, the Executive Director of the Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii. Devon and Greg talk about the prevalence of drugs in Hawaii, the programs CDFH offers, the importance of communication in the family, and lots more.

In this episode of Hawaii Matters, Devon talks to Josh DeMello (fishing analyst) and Gil Kualii (advisory panel) from the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council. They tell us what the WPFMC is all about and some of the issues they oversee in Hawaii's fishing industry. Topics include working with local fishers, commercial fishing, managing the supply of fish in Hawaii's waters, technolo...

On this episode of Hawaii Matters, we sit down with Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan. He talks about his unique background, what he brings to HPD, morale, crime, drugs, recruitment, and more.

In this episode, Devon talks to Colin Willis, the Public Health Nutrition Coordinator for the Hawaii State Dept. of Health. Colin talks about how he and why he got involved in nutrition. And he stresses the importance of reading labels and making sure Hawaii's keiki don't consume too much sugar.

Even though the event has passed, this is an informative, fun interview with the founder of the Great Aloha Run, Carole Kai, and the GAR Event Coordinator, Claire Nakamura Roshon. They talk about the history, the reason behind the run, some of the charity details, and lots more. And with Carole Kai, it's always a fun interview.

Hawaii Matters host Devon Nekoba talks to Tati Guzman from HMSA about the ins and outs and complexities of Medicare.

Devon is joined by Therese Paulette and Alice Liu of Hawaii Mothers Against Drunk Driving, also known as Hawaii MADD. Together, they discuss the upcoming Hawaii Walk like MADD event! Hawaii Walk like MADD is MADD’s annual fundraiser being held on September 16, 2023, at Kaka’ako Waterfront Park. It’s a morning 5K walk/jog/run that welcomes families, kids and co-workers to raise monies for grief cou...

Listen to Devon and special guest, Sustainability Coordinator, Danielle Bass of the State of Hawaii Office of Planning and Sustainable Development)! The importance of every neighborhood, big and small, is equal though it may not feel that way all the time. During emergencies and when life in our islands seems quiet and moving along, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development work with vari...

Devon talks with Emily Gordon, a Public Health Coordinator! Listen to learn more about public health in Hawaii and how to be prepared for different emergency events in Hawaii.

Devon talks story with Jeff Hubbard from Kaikeha, a non-profit with the purpose to engage the youth of Hawai’i in water sports activities! Listen to learn more about what they do!

Devon talks with Jill Tamashiro, Public Health Educator with Tobacco Prevention and Education for the Hawaii State Department of Health. Listen as we talk about vaping in Hawaii and what to do to escape it.

Devon talks with Dennis Brown, the CEO of Big Brother Big Sister Hawaii. Listen as we talk more about Big Brother Big Sister and how it benefits the Hawaii community.

Devon talks with Dr. Monica Nayakwadi-Singer from Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. Listen as we talk about the physical needed for back-to-school!

Devon talks with Bronson Louis, the Safety Branch Manager of Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Safety. Listen more about HIOSH and how to stay safe in construction settings, specifically, trenching.

Devon talks with the CEO of Hawaii Red Cross, Diane Peters-Nguyen! Listen along as we talk about how to be prepared for hurricane season in Hawaii.

Devon talks with Amanda Leonard of Missing Children Center Hawaii and Seargent Chris Kim of Hawaii Crime Stoppers. Listen along and learn more about what Hawaii does in the case of missing children and what you can do to help.