Hawaii Matters
By Pacific Media Group Hawaii
Hawaii MattersMay 15, 2020
Hawaii Matters - Hawaiian Humane Society
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.
Hawaii Matters - Transportation in Hawaii
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 rail, and lots more. Michael T is your host.
Hawaii Matters - Drug Rehabilitation in Hawaii
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.
Hawaii Matters - Make A Wish Hawaii
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 process. Trini also shares the biggest needs of MAWH right now. Michael T hosts the show.
Hawaii Matters - Mental Health in Hawaii
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.
Hawaii Matters - Real Estate iin Hawaii
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.
Hawaii Matters - Retail Merchants of Hawaii
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.
Hawaii Matters - Homelessness in Hawaii
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.
Hawaii Matters - Drug-Free Hawaii
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.
Hawaii Matters - Fishing in Hawaii
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, technology, and much more.
Hawaii Matters - Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan
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.
Hawaii Matters - The Sweet Lies Campaign
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.
Hawaii Matters-The 40th Great Aloha Run
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 - Making Sense of Medicare
Hawaii Matters host Devon Nekoba talks to Tati Guzman from HMSA about the ins and outs and complexities of Medicare.
Hawaii Matters | Hawaii MADD-Mothers Against Drunk Driving
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 counseling, education programs, and more ways to remind people not to drive while impaired.
Theresa Paulette is a mom whose teenage son was killed by a driver who had six DUI arrests prior to that summer evening over 30 years ago. Alice Liu’s mother was struck by a driver under the influence of alcohol. The message: When you drink, don’t drive.
Hawaii Matters | Sustainability in Hawaii
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 various agencies to work, to balance and to grow, to maintain, and continue a feasible and healthy Hawaii.
Hawaii Matters | DOH Prepare Now
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.
Hawaii Matters | Kaikeha
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!
Hawaii Matters | Escape the Vape
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.
Hawaii Matters | Big Brother Big Sister
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.
Hawaii Matters | Back-to-School Physicals
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!
Hawaii Matters | Hawaii OSHA Trenching Safety
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.
Hawaii Matters | Prepare for Hurricane Season in Hawaii
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.
Hawaii Matters | National Missing Children Day
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.
Hawaii Matters | Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation
Devon talks with his longtime friend, Ken Hiraki of the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation.
Listen along to learn what PSHF is and what it does for public schools in Hawaii.
Hawaii Matters | Asthma in Hawaii
Devon talks story with Jordan Fuhrmeister of the Hawaii State Department of Health Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Division, Chronic Disease Management Branch, and Hawaii State Asthma Control Progam. Along with Adelaine Klein, a nurse practitioner with Hawaii keiki!
Listen along to learn more about asthma in Hawaii and how it affects our keiki.
Hawaii Matters | USAID
Devon talks story with Creighton Lee, the Outreach & Marketing Coordinator at USAID! Learn about USAID--United States Agency for International Development.
Hawaii Matters | Heart Health
Devon talks story with Dr. Debleena Pain Dutt, the Director of Heart Failure at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii. Listen along as we talk about heart health and how to keep it pumping!
Hawaii Matters | Genealogy
Devon talks with his friend Kahi Kamohalii, a genealogist! Listen as we talk about what being a genealogist is and the genealogy of Hawaii.
Hawaii Matters | H.O.M.E Project
Devon talks story with Dr. Jill Omori, the Executive Directory of the H.O.M.E Project with two of her students, Eli Park and Vasant Patwardhan.
H.O.M.E stands for Houseless Outreach & Medical Education that aims to improve quality and access to health care for individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii Matters | Congressman Ed Case
Devon talks story with Congressman Ed Case and what he hopes to do in Congress in his 5th full term.
Hawaii Matters | Suicide Prevention
Devon talks story with his good friend, Mandy Armstrong of LivingWorks Hawaii, a suicide prevention training organization.
If you or anyone you know has thoughts or is thinking about suicidal, please know that you are not alone and that there are people and resources out there to help.
Resources: https://health.hawaii.gov/emsipsb/injury-prevention/suicide-prevention/
Resources for suicide prevention training: https://www.livingworks.net/resources
Hawaii Matters | Tridemic
Devon talks with Dr. Sharyl NT Shultz from Kaiser Permanente Hawaii! Listen as they talk about what the "Tridemic" is and how you can stay safe.
Hawaii Matters | Kaiser Medicare
Devon talks with Brandy Ching, Senior Medicare Sales Executive at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii! Learn more about Medicare and what it can do for you.
Hawaii Matters | Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Devons talks with Nanci Kreidman, the CEO of the Domestic Violence Action Center.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Hawaii Matters wants to shed light on the growing community issue and what it looks like in Hawaii.
If you or anyone you know needs help, please visit https://domesticviolenceactioncenter.org for more resources. Clear your history and digital footprint if you are in this situation.
Recorded on October 21, 2022.
Hawaii Matters | Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Devon talks with Dr. Jennifer F Carney, the chief of the Hematology-Oncology Department at HPMG. We talk about the importance and types of mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Recorded on October 16, 2022
Hawaii Matters | Alzheimer's Association
Devon talks story with LJ Duenas, the executive director of the Alzheimer's Association in Hawaii. Learn more about what Alzheimer's is and the resources that can help.
Recorded on October 1, 2022
Hawaii Matters | Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
Devon talks with Lila Johnson, the Section Supervisor and Program Manager for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, which includes the Tobacco Quit Line.
Recorded on September 17, 2022
Hawaii Matters | Palliative Care
Devon talks story with Dr. Carolin Hubbard from Kaiser Permanente, who specializes in palliative care!
Recorded on August 28, 2022
Hawaii Matters-August 7, 2022
Devon talks to Alan Yamamoto from the Hawaii Occupational Health & Safety Administration about workplace safety. They focus on the efforts of HI-OSH to prevent accidents with the implementation of consultation and training services.
KUMU Kokua Mar 25, 2022
Devon & Sunway talk to the Lt. Gov. of Hawaii in what might be his final update on COVID-19 in Hawaii. Topics include the ending of restrictions statewide, the effect of the Safe Travels program ending, long COVID, the BA-2 variant, planning for the future, and more.
KUMU Kokua Feb 25, 2022
Devon & Sunway talk to Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green on a variety of issues. The LG updates us on COVID in Hawaii. He talks about the declining numbers, the loosening of restrictions, and best practices as Hawaii gets back to normal. They also touch on the attack on Ukraine by Russia and what that means for Hawaii.
KUMU Kokua Feb 11, 2021
Hawaii's Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins Devon & Sunway to update us on COVID in Hawaii, the declining numbers, restrictions on local business, mental health, and lots more.
KUMU Kokua Jan 21, 2022
Devon & Sunway talk to the Lt. Gov. of Hawaii, Dr. Josh Green. He gives us an update on COVID in Hawaii, especially the challenges tackling the omicron variant, the challenges of travel, vaccines and reproductive health, and lots more.
KUMU Kokua Jan 14, 2022
Devon & Sunway talk to Lt. Gov. Josh Green and get his perspective on the rising numbers of Covid cases, what this means for schools, hospitals, and the rest of us. The LG also chimes in about the water safety issue on Red Hill.
KUMU Kokua Dec 17, 2021
Devon & Esme check in with the Lt. Gov. of Hawaii, Josh Green. It's been a while since we've gotten an update on COVID in Hawaii. The LG discusses the omicron variant, booster shots, holiday gatherings, and more.
KUMU Kokua Nov 12, 2021
Devon & Esme catch up with Lt. Gov. Josh Green and get an update on COVID-19 in Hawaii. They cover the latest statistics, vaccines for children, booster shots, and lots more.
KUMU Kokua Oct 22, 2021
Devon & Esme get another COVID-19 update from Lt. Gov. Josh Green. They talk about the safety of the vaccines for children ages 5-11, the further loosening of restrictions in Hawaii, travel to and from the islands, and more.
KUMU Kokua Oct 15, 2021
Once again, Hawaii's COVID numbers are dropping. We also talk about booster shots, vaccines, long COVID, and lots more. Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green is our guest. Your hosts are Esme Infante and Real Deal Reed (sitting in for Devon Nekoba).
KUMU Kokua Oct 8, 2021
Hawaii's Lt. Gov. Josh Green talks about the anticipation of the relaxing of COVID restrictions in Hawaii, he gives an update on our statistics, and he talks about the children 5 to 11 years old getting the vaccine.