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Hawaii Matters, Hana Hou is a listen back with past Guests and this episode includes:Dr. Jennifer Mbuthia (Physician Consultant with Hawaii Department of Health) wants you to understand that feeling unwell means calling your PCP (Primary Care Physician) and getting a proper diagnosis for treatment.  What are the signs of a “common cold”, influenza, and other respiratory ailments?   Dr. Mbuthia discusses what a flu vaccination or flu shot is, basic ways you can keep healthy through the year, and the general differences between having allergies and having a respiratory virus during flu season. Kathy With a K is your host.  Recorded on January 13, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu, Honolulu, HI 96813 "Hawaii Matters", a public service community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across ⁠⁠Pacific Media Group Oahu⁠⁠ radio stations:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ KQMQ HI93⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠KUMU 94.7 KUMU⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠KPOI 105.9 The Wave⁠⁠ To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected] *Originally aired on February 1, 2026

Hawaii Matters, Hana Hou is a listen back with past Guests and this episode includes:Dr. Kim-Anh Nguyen, President and CEO with Blood Bank of Hawaii with reminders to donate blood, when you’re healthy and able. [original episode: June 7, 2026] Steven Norstrom, Information Specialist at Honolulu Board of Water Supply on ways to save money when you use updated water fixtures and appliances. [original episode: May 10, 2026] Dr. Jennifer Mbuthia, Physician Consultant with Hawaii Department of Health on why an annual wellness visit (with your PCP) can help you before experiencing cold or flu symptoms. [original episode: February 1, 2026]  Zoe Lewis, Executive Director of AccesSurf talks about the success of their Wounded Warrior program. [original episode: Mar. 8, 2026]  Antonio Williams, Chairperson for Move With MADD Hawaii 5K on the risks of driving impaired. [original episode: Sept. 6, 2026]  Kathy With a K is your host."Hawaii Matters", a community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations: KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The Wave To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected]

Guest Tati Guzman (Medicare Health Plan Specialist from HMSA) shares the history of Medicare and how people can understand selecting health plans for themselves and loved ones. A few changes to Medicare will take effect in 2027 and the free HMSA Medicare Workshops can assist those with questions on overall parts and plans.   Kathy With a K is your host. "Hawaii Matters", a public service community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations: KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The Wave Contact email: [email protected] Recorded: October 14, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu, Honolulu, HI 96813

Guest Ed Nishioka (President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Hawaii) sees the need for more rooms for families to be near their children at Oahu hospitals and talks about Day One community support. The Ronald McDonald House Hawaii provides a place for neighbor island families to stay when a seriously ill child is receiving treatment on Oahu. Their staff and volunteers work with local hospitals and their team to help alleviate the worry of where to sleep and rest while keiki may need further tests, await results, and get better. Annual fundraising events include: Red Shoe 5K Run Walk Golf Classic Tournament Benefit Gala and Auction Kathy With a K is your host. "Hawaii Matters", a community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations: KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The Wave To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected]

Guest Kumi Macdonald (Executive Director at NAMI Hawaii) shares her own experiences as a Mom, a Daughter, and advocate for understanding mental health conditions in our different communities. NAMI Hawaii has support groups for persons who may be on their newly diagnosed mental health condition journey and helps to provide a safe space to express one’s concerns, hopes, and wonderings.   The annual NAMIWalks Hawaii fundraising walk will be held statewide on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Oahu’s NAMIWalks will be at Kaka’ako Waterfront Park from 9am to 12pm, with activities until 1pm. More: namihawaii.org  Kathy With a K is your host. "Hawaii Matters", a community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations: KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The Wave To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected]

Guest Grant Itomitsu joined Kapiolani Community College in 2003, thanks to a phone call from the Culinary Arts department at KCC asking if he’d be interested in returning to the campus as an instructor. Since 2019, as KCC’s Culinary Arts Department Chair, he shares more on the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, the fundamentals in the kitchen, and how the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival helps new chef(s)-in-training get additional real world experience outside of the classroom. Also, did you know about the Food and Dining options at KCC (as of 2026)? Good stuff! Kathy With a K is your host."Hawaii Matters", a community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations: KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The Wave To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected]

Bernie Caalim (Director of Marketing Communications at Pacific Historic Parks) talks about the Honouli'uli National Historic Site [1943-1946] and the importance of preserving its history: "The largest incarceration site in Hawai’i that held POWs from many countries and US citizens through the duration of the war." Guest Bernie Caalim talks on the fundraising event, "Honouli'uli: A History Awakened" to be held at the Hawaii Theatre on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Kathy With a K is your host for this podcast "Hawaii Matters", a community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations: KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The Wave To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected]

Guest Elizabeth Pickett (Co-Executive Director of Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization) shares many ways a household can help to prevent the spread of wildfires and it begins with creating a clear-from-debris five-foot perimeter surrounding your house, office building, storage unit, and garage.  Everyday intentions can help a community become more resistant to the spread of wildfires. Jason Scanlan (Senior Project Manager for Wildfire Risk at Ke Kula 'o Kamehameha) talks on how Kamehameha Schools and their properties are at work educating their staff on what to look for across the many land use types to maintain healthier vegetation and safely clearing debris. Removing invasive plants and reintroducing (in some cases) native plants to an area helps to reduce soil loss following heavy rains.  The Wildfire LOOKOUT! Campaign includes evacuation planning guidance, ways to prepare your home and property, as well as “Ready, Set, GO!” information.   Kathy With a K is your host. "Hawaii Matters", a community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations: KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The Wave To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected]## Hawaii Matters, Hana Hou ##

Antonio Williams (2026 Chairperson for Move With MADD Hawaii 5K) wants our communities to choose a designated sober driver to take the wheel at every occasion. This is the message every day, in every season: do not operate a vehicle if you've had alcohol or drugs. Some prescribed medications can affect one's ability to be a safe driver, too. MADD Hawaii offers handbooks at their official site, MADD.org/Hawaii, that help parents and guardians talk about the consequences of DUI/Driving Under the Influence and DWI/Driving While Impaired with their children. If you drink, don't drive. Use a rideshare, public transportation, and ask a family member or trusted friend to get you home safely. Sign up a team, walk solo, or make a donation: Move With MADD Hawaii 5K 2026 Kathy With a K is your host. "Hawaii Matters", a community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations:KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The Wave To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected] Recorded on August 13, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu, Honolulu, HI 96813

Guest Julie Dugan (Business Community & Outreach Manager at Hawaii Job Corps) has seen hundreds of young people enter the various trade skills programs and later hear how it helped individuals discover their career potential. From I.T., security, the  culinary arts and construction, their Waimanalo, Oahu and Makawao, Maui campuses offer Hawaii youth ages 16 to 24 a possible pathway to earn experience before entering the workforce. Kathy With a K is your host.   "Hawaii Matters", a public service community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations: KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The Wave To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected]

Guest Valerie Chang founded the Hawaii COPD Coalition to help others who couldn’t find more literature, breathing exercises, and general support for her respiratory diagnosis some 20 years ago. She describes what her life was like before learning what COPD could be for long-term living.  Guest Pamela McMillan is a recently retired respiratory therapist with over thirty years in California and Hawaii. Together, they bring their personal insights and talk on the 20th Annual COPD Education Day on September 4, 2026 at the Queen’s Medical Center. For more: 20th Annual Hawaii COPD Education Day Friday, September 4, 2026 at Queen's Medical Center Kathy With a K is your host. Recorded on August 6, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu in Honolulu, HI 96813

Guest Melissa Pavlicek (Supply Chain Hawaii; Executive Director of HHUG) talks about the way we in the Hawaiian Islands receive most of the goods like toilet paper, building materials, and even foods via shipping containers that set sail across the Pacific Ocean. We hear about the various careers that include and go beyond the water vessels and harbors, all to ensure the safety of those at various stages of the shipping exchange. Kathy With a K is your host. "Hawaii Matters", a public service community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations: KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The Wave To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected] Recorded on July 28, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu, Honolulu, HI 96813

Hawaii Matters, Hana Hou is a listen back with excerpts featuring past guests and this episode includes:Blood Bank of Hawaii reminds all that every day is ⁠Blood Donor Day⁠.   ⁠Dr. Kim-Anh Nguyen⁠ [President and CEO, Blood Bank of Hawaii] talks on ⁠the importance of becoming a blood donor ⁠and knowing your blood type.   She reminds us of neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends – even ourselves – who may one day count on the donation of blood.  BBH’s new ⁠Kapolei headquarters⁠ will soon offer an additional permanent ⁠donor station [along with their Young Street in McCully and Waikele Center locations]⁠ as well as career pathways for future phlebotomists. Kathy With a K is your host.   "Hawaii Matters", a public service community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across ⁠Pacific Media Group Oahu⁠ radio stations: ⁠KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb⁠ |⁠ KQMQ HI93⁠ | ⁠KUMU 94.7 KUMU⁠ | ⁠KPOI 105.9 The Wave⁠ To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected] Recorded on June 2, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu, Honolulu, HI 96813

Hawaii Matters, Hana Hou is a listen back with excerpts featuring past guests and this episode includes:Steven Norstrom adopted better water use habits since working at the ⁠Honolulu Board of Water Supply⁠, even contributing to their current “Water Wisdom” program.  In this episode, we⁠ learn where Oahu’s water comes from⁠, how it’s stored, and our island’s modern history with ⁠water safety and conservation. ⁠ As a Honolulu BWS Information Specialist, he details ⁠available rebates to help residents and businesses⁠ update their toilets, washers, and other water-related appliances. Kathy With a K is your host"Hawaii Matters", a public service community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across ⁠Pacific Media Group Oahu⁠ radio stations: ⁠KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb⁠ |⁠ KQMQ HI93⁠ | ⁠KUMU 94.7 KUMU⁠ | ⁠KPOI 105.9 The Wave⁠ To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected]

Kupuna or Seniors in Hawaii are living independently and neighbors can become an extended family alongside their ohana. Guest Dr. Christina Bell (Geriatrician at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii) who sees patients aged 65 or better. Can you still sunbathe with sunscreen? Guest Dr. Rodd Takiguchi's (Dermatology and Dermatopathology at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii) expertise helps to better understand how the sun helps our overall health and why you should monitor your skin's health throughout your lifetime. Kathy With a K is your host. "Hawaii Matters", a public service community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations: KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The Wave To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: [email protected]