Hawaii Matters

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Hawaii Matters. Sunday at 6:30am on Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of its host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Pacific Media Group, its management, staff, advertisers, or sponsors. This program is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate guidance for their own situations. Pacific Media Group assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content discussed.

  1. 2d ago

    Kumi Macdonald on NAMI Hawaii and NAMIWalks Hawaii on October 10 (2026) Hawaii Matters Mental Health National Alliance on Mental Illness

    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: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com

    Kumi Macdonald on NAMI Hawaii and NAMIWalks Hawaii on October 10 (2026) Hawaii Matters Mental Health National Alliance on Mental Illness

  2. Sep 27

    Grant Itomitsu on Culinary Institute of the Pacific, 80th Jubilee for KCC (2026) Hawaii Matters Kapiolani Community College HFWF

    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: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com

    Grant Itomitsu on Culinary Institute of the Pacific, 80th Jubilee for KCC (2026) Hawaii Matters Kapiolani Community College HFWF

  3. Sep 20

    Bernie Caalim on Pacific Historic Parks and "Honouli'uli: A History Awakened" (2026) Hawaii Matters

    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: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com

    Bernie Caalim on Pacific Historic Parks and "Honouli'uli: A History Awakened" (2026) Hawaii Matters

  4. Sep 14

    Elizabeth Pickett and Jason Scanlan on Wildfire LOOKOUT! Campaign (2026) Hawaii Matters Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization HWMO Ke Kula 'o Kamehameha

    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: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com## Hawaii Matters, Hana Hou ##

    Elizabeth Pickett and Jason Scanlan on Wildfire LOOKOUT! Campaign (2026) Hawaii Matters Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization HWMO Ke Kula 'o Kamehameha

  5. Sep 6

    Antonio Williams on Move With MADD Hawaii 5K (2026) Hawaii Matters DUI DWI Prevention Education interview

    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: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com Recorded on August 13, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu, Honolulu, HI 96813

    Antonio Williams on Move With MADD Hawaii 5K (2026) Hawaii Matters DUI DWI Prevention Education interview

  6. Aug 30

    Julie Dugan on Hawaii Job Corps (2026) Hawaii Matters interview Technical Trade Training Waimanalo Makawao

    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: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com

    Julie Dugan on Hawaii Job Corps (2026) Hawaii Matters interview Technical Trade Training Waimanalo Makawao

  7. Aug 23

    Valerie Chang, Pamela McMillan on Living with COPD (2026) Hawaii Matters Hawaii COPD Coalition Chronic Obstructed Respiratory Disease Pulmonary Conditions

    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

    Valerie Chang, Pamela McMillan on Living with COPD (2026) Hawaii Matters Hawaii COPD Coalition Chronic Obstructed Respiratory Disease Pulmonary Conditions

  8. Aug 16

    Melissa Pavlicek on Supply Chain Hawaii HHUG (2026) Hawaii Matters Maritime Shipping Goods

    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: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com Recorded on July 28, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu, Honolulu, HI 96813

    Melissa Pavlicek on Supply Chain Hawaii HHUG (2026) Hawaii Matters Maritime Shipping Goods
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Hawaii Matters. Sunday at 6:30am on Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of its host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Pacific Media Group, its management, staff, advertisers, or sponsors. This program is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate guidance for their own situations. Pacific Media Group assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content discussed.

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  • Creator
    Pacific Media Group Oahu
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    267
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