Hawaii Matters 2018

JANUARY

1/07/18 – Senator Kalani English

1/14/18 – Board of Water Supply

1/21/18 – Toby Clairmont (Hawaii Emergency Management Agency) on The Nuclear Threat from North Korea REPLAY

1/28/18 – Toby Clairmont (Hawaii Emergency Management Agency) on The Nuclear Threat from North Korea REPLAY

FEBRUARY

2/4/18 – Teen Alert Program

Lydia Grasso, Kelii Beyer, Causha Spellman talk to Hawaii Matters about how TAP is trying to bring awareness and help teens suffering from abuse in their relationships.

2/11/18 – Board of Water Supply – Financial Plan

Joe Cooper, Water Works Controller for the Board of Water Supply, joins Hawaii Matters to discuss the current financial plan that BWS is in the process of finalizing.

2/18/18 – Family Caregiving

Susan Michihara, a licensed clinical social worker at Kaiser Permanente, stops by Hawaii Matters to talk about how caregiving in Hawaii has grown, and some of the resources that can help those who are caregivers.

2/25/18 – National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI)

Kumi Macdonald and Anisa Wiseman from the National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI) come in to talk to Hawaii Matters to talk about mental illness and how NAMI is helping people feel comfortable getting the treatment they need.

MARCH

3/4/18 – Home Project

Dr. Jill Omori from the John A Burns School of Medicine discusses their program for helping the homeless. For more information go to: http://www.hawaiihomeproject.org/

3/11/18 – Board of Water Supply – Water Main Breaks

Mike Fuke and Barry Usagawa stop by Hawaii Matters to discuss water main breaks, their causes, how they get fixed and what the Board of Water Supply is doing to try and stop them early and prevent them from happening.

3/18/18 – Allison Helwagen, publisher for Honolulu Family Magazine and Jodie Shiroma from Aloha United Way

Allison Helwagen, publisher for Honolulu Family Magazine and Jodie Shiroma from Aloha United way talk with Devon about the upcoming Family Fun Run on March 31st at Ala Moana Beach Park, and how Aloha United Way has become a part of this great family event.

3/25/18 – Dr. Matthew S. Lau – Asthma and Allergies

Dr. Matthew S. Lau, a allergy doctor from Kaiser Permanente came in to speak with us about Asthma and how they’re linked to allergies.

APRIL

4/1/18 – Heather Lusk

Heather Lusk sits down with Devon to talk about the upcoming AIDS Walk.

4/8/18 – Dr. Tin Myaing Thein, Ph.D.

Speaks to us about Pacific Gateway Center and Na Kupuna Makamae. She discusses how Pacific Gateway Center got their start, how they are working to assist our immigrant population get financially independent, and helping our seniors stay active and be healthy through their various programs.

4/15/18 -Tonya Ketza (C&C Honolulu), Liev Wheeler (From trees to SEas), Christina Finley (The Mission Continues), Yvonne Chan (Na Wai Ekolu)

Tonya brought in three of the community groups that are participating in the cleanups to explain how each one of them does their part to keep the streams clean, and to tell you about how you can get involved during April because April is Earth Month!

4/22/18 – Lorna Heller and Kathleen Pahinui from Board of Water Supply

Lorna Heller and Kathleen Pahinui from Board of Water Supply talk about conservation initiatives. These include the upcoming rollout of rebates for high-efficiency washers and rain barrels. They also talk about how BWS is keeping the community informed of how to conserve water.

4/29/18 -Dr. Sharin Sakurai-Burton, Neurologist from Kaiser Permanente

Dr. Sharin Sakurai-Burton, Neurologist from Kaiser Permanente speaks about Parkinson’s Disease. She discusses how the disease works, how you can spot possible warning signs and some of the various treatments for people afflicted with the disease.

MAY

5/6/18 -Eric Chang, Billy Smith from Kona Brewing Company and Amanda Noguchi from Under My Umbrella

Eric Chang, Billy Smith from Kona Brewing Company and Amanda Noguchi from Under My Umbrella who are talking about the various efforts that Kona Brewing Company is taking to take care of the community and help some of the smaller groups that are doing great things in Hawaii continue to shine. They continue to utilize their product and resources to assist smaller non-profit groups as they try to grow and become more self-sufficient.

5/13/18 – Ku’ulei Williams, executive director of Aloha Harvest

Ku’ulei Williams, executive director of Aloha Harvest, stops by to tell us what Aloha Harvest does. She explains how Aloha Harvest takes advantage of the Good Samaritan law to allow groups to donate unused food from stores, hotels and other large producers of meals to those in need. We go over the way the Good Samaritan Law works, discuss how Aloha Harvest collects and distributes the food, and explain how people can get their companies to participate.

5/20/18 – Johnnie A. Yates, MD

It’s almost summertime and Hawaii Matters is speaking with Dr. Johnnie A. Yates from Kaiser Permanente! Today we’re talking about travel medicine. He’ll give you some helpful tips on how to avoid norovirus and other serious diseases you may encounter when traveling abroad. We’ll also talk to him about precautions you should take when traveling. From vaccines specific to certain countries to avoiding foods so you don’t catch “Montezuma’s Revenge,” there are ways to protect yourself. This is one of Kaiser Permanente’s monthly visits to Hawaii Matters to discuss various health subjects we believe are useful to you.

5/27/18 – Robert Morita, Board of Water Supply

In this week’s Hawaii Matters, Robert Morita from the Board of Water Supply stops by to talk about disaster preparedness. We will discuss both what the BWS is doing to stay prepared for various types and levels of natural disasters that may affect the water supply, and also give you tips about what you can do to be better equipped to have a fresh water supply for you and your family in the case of a water shortage/outage.

JUNE

6/3/18 -Dr. Sarah Park, State Epidemiologist for the Hawaii Department of Health

Dr. Sarah Park, State Epidemiologist for the Hawaii Department of Health, sits down with Hawaii Matters to discuss the state of some of the various epidemics that Hawaii has experienced, including mumps and the flu. She also talks about some of the ways that these outbreaks occur, and how you can limit your exposure to them.

6/10/18 – Dr. Todd Devere, Head of Neurology for Kaiser Permanente

Dr. Todd Devere, Head of Neurology for Kaiser Permanente, stops by Hawaii Matters to talk about Epilepsy. He explains what the different types of epilepsy are, how they are caused, and we discuss how you can help someone who is having a seizure. He also talks about some of the different medications and options people with epilepsy can use to lead a fairly normal life.

6/17/18 – Barry Usagawa from the Board of Water Supply

Barry Usagawa from the Board of Water Supply drops by the Hawaii Matters studios to share what BWS is doing to keep our water supply levels stable and healthy. He also talks about some of the things that they are doing with recycled water and desalination.

6/24/18 – Dr. Sharin Sakurai-Burton, Neurologist from Kaiser Permanente (rerun)

JULY

7/1/18 – Senator J. Kalani English

Senator J. Kalani English, State Senate Majority Leader, makes an appearance on Hawaii Matters to discuss the actions of this recent legislative session. He also takes time to discuss some of the recent events in Hawaii, and what the state legislature is doing to address them.

7/8/18 – Dr. Allyson Spence-Shishido, pediatric dermatologist for Kaiser Permanente

With summer in full swing, Dr. Allyson Spence-Shishido, pediatric dermatologist for Kaiser Permanente, comes by Hawaii Matters to talk with Devon about how best to keep your keiki safe in the sun. We talk about the differences in sunscreens, how UV clothing works, and what exactly those SPF ratings you see on your sunscreen means.

7/15/18 – Sheri Mikami and Arthur Aiu, Community Relations specialists for the Board of Water Supply

Sheri Mikami and Arthur Aiu, Community Relations specialists for the Board of Water Supply, sits down with Hawaii Matters to talk about some of the history of the Board of Water Supply, the wonderful educational tours that you can take part in, and the special things that BWS has planned for the 30th annual Unthirsty Plant Sale at the Halawa Xeriscape Gardens in Halawa.

7/22/18 – Jan Harada, President, and CEO of Helping Hands Hawaii

This morning, Jan Harada, President and CEO of Helping Hands Hawaii, comes by to talk with Devon about all of the services that HHH provides for people. From language access, which includes translation services, to behavior health services, and housing stabilization work, Helping Hands Hawaii is helping to make sure they help bridge the gap for people who are struggling.

7/29/18 – Percy Ihara, Editor/Publisher

Percy Ihara, Editor/Publisher, stops by Hawaii Matters to talk to Devon about “Generations magazine”, the free magazine that helps seniors stay healthy and find resources that can help them live active, full lives. He shares the inspiration behind how he became involved with Generations, and what he hopes to accomplish by providing this free publication for seniors.

AUGUST

8/5/18 – John Cummings III, Public Information Officer at the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management

This week on Hawaii Matters, our guest is John Cummings III, a public information officer with the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management. He helps us understand how the City of Honolulu and the State and Federal emergency management organizations work together and where their responsibilities lie, and also gives us an idea of what we can be expecting in the coming months as we move into hurricane season.

8/12/18 – Dr. Ben Chun, a physician with Kaiser Permanente

Joining Devon in the Hawaii Matters studio is Dr. Ben Chun, a physician with Kaiser Permanente who specializes in Sports Medicine. We talk about children’s sports and how specialization has lead to some repetitive sports injuries. We also talk about the current state of youth sports and how sports medicine is helping kids stay healthy and injury free.

8/19/18 – Lisa Maruyama, President and CEO of the Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations

Hawaii Matters welcomes Lisa Maruyama, President and CEO of the Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations, otherwise known as HANO. She discusses what her organization does to assist non-profits to stay viable and healthy, and what they are doing to help the work of non-profits overall. We also discuss the changing landscape that non-profits are facing, and what can be done to help them achieve their goals.

SEPTEMBER

9/2/18 – Andrew Rosen of Hawaii State Federal Credit Union

In this week’s episode of Hawaii Matters, Andrew Rosen of Hawaii State Federal Credit Union stops by to talk with Devon about financial health. He explains that it’s more than just how much money you have in the bank, and some of the resources available to you that can help you better understand and support your goals.

9/9/18 – Dr. Peggy Latare from Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

Dr. Peggy Latare from Kaiser Permanente Hawaii discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. She talks about the health measuring tool, the Body Mass Index (BMI). We delve into the difference between “overweight” and “obese.” She also addresses obesity in kids both here in Hawaii and nationwide. How Hawaii compares in general to the rest of the nation as far as weight and health are concerned. We talk about some of the various diets, which ones work, and what’s best for one person may not be the best for another. Bariatric surgery has been an option over the last decade or so. Dr. Latare addresses some of the basic info from this area of weight management.

9/16/18 – John Cummings III, Public Information Officer at the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management (Rerun)

9/23/18 – Duane Kurisu, Founder, and Chairman of the AIO family of companies

A special guest for this week’s Hawaii Matters: Duane Kurisu, Founder, and Chairman of the AIO family of companies. He talks with Devon about the dedication and many hands that went into the creation and building of the Kahauiki village, which is a homeless housing community that aims to bring hope and stability to Hawaii’s working poor. He talks about how the project came together, and also how the group’s shared remembrance of a Hawaii that was, informed and guided them as they try to bring some of those values to Kahauiki.

9/30/18 – Markus Owens of the City’s Environmental services division, Tonya Ketza from the City’s Facility Maintenance division, and Kathleen Pahinui from the Board of Water

This week on Hawaii Matters, Devon speaks to Markus Owens of the City’s Environmental services division, Tonya Ketza from the City’s Facility Maintenance division, and Kathleen Pahinui from the Board of Water Supply about “Imagine A Day Without Water”, a collaboration between all these divisions, to show people exactly what a day without water would mean to us. They will also be talking about the various events that will be occurring on October 10 that will help you “Imagine A Day Without Water.”

OCTOBER

10/07/18 – Dr. Elizabeth Quinn from Kaiser Permanente

As we enter October, Hawaii Matters is excited to have Dr. Elizabeth Quinn from Kaiser Permanente in studio to talk about…the flu. We discuss how to prevent it, how to treat it if you should get it, and how the flu vaccine can help you fight off this awful virus.

10/14/18 – Corie Tanida, Executive Director of Common Cause Hawaii

This week on Hawaii Matters, Devon is happy to bring into the studio Corie Tanida, Executive Director of Common Cause Hawaii. They are a non-profit group that is determined to speak truth to power, and make sure that government remains transparent and open to all. Hear about their latest issues, and what they’re doing to make politics a better, more open place.

10/21/18 – Duane Kurisu, Founder, and Chairman of the AIO family of companies

10/28/18 – Dr. Ben Chun, a physician with Kaiser Permanente

NOVEMBER

11/4/18 – Niki Shishido, Executive Director for the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council

Devon welcomes Niki Shishido, Executive Director for the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council, an organization that is working to expand students’ understanding of the world with their programs that give them a chance to have first hand experience with different cultures.

11/11/18 – Sandy Fong, Market City Shopping Center Joan Naguwa, HUGS Aries Jackson, Common Grace Kenneth Agcaoili and Layton Lau from Kaimuki High School

Market City Shopping Center stops by Hawaii Matters and brings three non-profits that they’ve been working with, Joan Naguwa from HUGS, an organization that is helping children and families coping with children with life-threatening illnesses. Also joining Devon in the studio is Aries Jackson, Co-Executive Director for Common Grace, an organization that helps provide mentors for elementary school students who may be at risk, as well as Kenneth Agcaoili and Layton Lau from Kaimuki High School, who will discuss their schools’ hospitality academy, a program that gives students real-life experience with working in the hospitality and food service industries.

11/18/18 – David Miyashiro, the founding executive director of Hawaii Kids Can

This week, Devon welcomes in David Miyashiro, the founding executive director of Hawaii Kids Can, a non-profit group dedicated to helping students discover how they can use their power and interest as students to drive public policy and make a difference in the state.

11/25/18 – Dr. Shanon Makekau from Kaiser Permanente

On this week’s Hawaii Matters, Devon welcomes Dr. Shanon Makekau from Kaiser Permanente to speak about sleep disorders, and specifically sleep apnea. We talk about causes, treatments, and how to get your best sleep.

DECEMBER

12/02/18 – Dr. Mabel Wong, Chief of OB/GYN of Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

In this week’s show, Devon welcomes Dr. Mabel Wong, Chief of OB/GYN of Kaiser Permanente Hawaii to speak about Women’s Health. She will discuss some of the specific health issues facing women today. Including reproduction, cancer and preventive measures every woman can take to keep herself healthy.

12/09/18 – Marni Reynolds and Carly Gaffey from the Na Kupuna Makamae

On this week’s Hawaii Matters, Devon welcomes Marni Reynolds and Carly Gaffey from the Na Kupuna Makamae center to talk about one of the programs that they have been offering that is getting more and more popular, sound baths. It’s a whole new way to experience sound and it’s healing properties. They also discuss the healing properties of “gentle” yoga, and how Na Kupuna Makamae is helping the elderly and the succeeding generations work and play together to keep all ages healthy and happy.

12/16/18 – Katie Chang, Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders

Katie Chang, Exec. Director for CTL, Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders. CTL helps to engage, equip, empower, and develop Hawaii’s young to be the visionary leaders of tomorrow. The organization identifies future leaders in Hawaii high schools on all islands. The program addresses questions students and parents have about how to further develop skills of students and how those skills might apply to their future work after high school. What are the core values of CTL and how are those values communicated and developed in CTL students. CTL helps participants with a mentorship program. CTL is always looking for more mentors to help guide CTL students. Chang also addresses “Hawaii 2.0” what that means, how will Hawaii look in the future, and where will the support come from

12/23/18 – Niki Shishido, Executive Director for the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council

12/30/18 – Dr. Shanon Makekau from Kaiser Permanente

Schedule subject to change.