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.

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.

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 host Devon Nekoba talks to Tati Guzman from HMSA about the ins and outs and complexities of Medicare.

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.

Listen to Devon and special guest, Sustainability Coordinator, Danielle Bass of the State of Hawaii Office of Planning and Sustainable Development)!

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.

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!

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.

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.