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In this episode, State Rep. and Speaker of the House Scott Saiki sits down with Hawaii Matters. He talks about some of the issues our state government has been dealing with. He describes the challenge of helping Maui after the fires. He also talks about the state's efforts to tackle homelessness. Devon Nekoba is your host.

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 rail, and lots more. Michael T is your host.

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 process. Trini also shares the biggest needs of MAWH right now. Michael T hosts the show.