Rick Hamada is back this morning with plenty to talk about nationally and locally. In local headlines, two very different stories are top of mind -- the investigation into the murder of Dana Ireland more than 30 years ago with newly-discovered DNA evidence has brought this case to the forefront again. Plus, the sudden death of homeless advocate and community icon Twinkle Borge.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, host Ryan Gorman talks with Lt. Col. Jim Whaley, CEO of Mission Roll Call, that helps keeps veterans issues at the forefront of the public and political mind of the nation.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada chats with Susan Furuta, President and Chief Executive Officer of Helping Hands Hawaii, about her agency and the role it plays in supporting so many in our local community.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with Jenna Copley from the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii about the state of Hawaii's overall health, the particular problems with kidney disease and how many it affects, and what people can change right now to live healthier lives.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, host Ryan Gorman and several guests cover 3 separate issues in one single half hour segment--driver safety, clean oceans, and the role of the National Guard during disaster situations.

On this week's holiday-weekend edition of Community Matters, host Ryan Gorman talks with several guests about American independence...and where our 4th of July Independence Day traditions come from and evolved over the nearly 250 years of the nation's history.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada talks with Chad Blair of Honolulu Civil Beat about the Maui wildfires. We are approaching the 1 year anniversary of that tragic day. Hear what challenges persist almost 11 months afterwards, what support and hindrance local and federal government agencies have been, and other issues that survivors are facing.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, host Ryan Gorman talks with Kiran Gaudioso of the United Way about that organization's support of millions nationwide who are going through economic struggle.

Episode 5 (3 August 2024): Join Rick Hamada, Gary & Kim Cordery, and Doug Pasnik as we reflect on the tragedy that occurred in Lahaina on 8 August 2023. Learn how you can help by hearing the stories from the people who experienced that day and are recovering from their loss. Please listen and pray for the people of Lahaina.

Rick Hamada & Cyd Okino return to the studio to start your Saturday morning on It's Golf! w/Rick and Cyd on NewsRadio 830 KHVH. College golf is about to start ramping up and Cyd talks about her busy schedule coming up next month (already!). Lots of local golf events to talk about, plus everything happening at the 2024 Paris games too!