Hawaii Matters

Hawaii Matters, Hana Hou is a listen back with excerpts featuring past guests and this episode includes:"⁠Vax to School Hawaii⁠" for back-to-school...Guests Dr. Jennifer Mbuthia (⁠Hawaii Department of Health⁠ - ⁠Immunization Branch⁠ Physician Consultant) and Sarah Hipp (⁠Hawaii Department of Health⁠ - School Health Coordinator) help with ⁠guidelines as Hawaii students return to school as 7th graders, are new to our islands, and give tips on planning your well-child visit with your child's pediatrician⁠ or family PCP (Primary Care Physician).⁠Vax To School Hawaii⁠Sarah Hipp gives details on physical exams and what to bring to your doctor - like general eating habits, activities or exercise routines, and sleep patterns. Dr. Jennifer Mbuthia provides insights into how vaccines work, why there are age requirements for certain vaccinations [⁠Infants and Toddlers⁠] [⁠Preteens and Adolescents⁠] [⁠Adults⁠], and her professional outlook on the recent measles and reported pertussis cases nationwide and here in Hawaii. 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 Wave⁠To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com[recorded on April 27, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu in Honolulu, HI 96813][original air date: May 3, 2026]

Small yet mighty! That could best describe your kidneys and Dr. Thomas Chen, Chief of Nephrology at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, talks kidney disease and simple ways to get on track to more healthy living. Cheri Sepasi, Member Education Specialist with Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, shares how members can get lifestyle recommendations on food menus, recipes, exercise routines, and also group support.March is National Kidney MonthKathy With a K is your host[image: left to right - Kathy With a K, Cheri Sepasi, Dr. Thomas Chen]"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.comRecorded on March 5, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu in Honolulu, HI 96813

ICSpark gives students grades 6 to 12 a chance to fine tune computer programming or discover if coding is a good fit for their creativity. ICSpark Vice President Briana Lee, mentors Coleman Lau, Dominic Lau, and webmaster David Rickards share their experiences teaching students the ways of html and Java Script.Spring 2026's class for ICSpark's "Intro to Web Development" is in-person and virtual; their Spring Showcase is set for Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa campus. See past Showcase projects here.Learn about TORCH hereKathy 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 Wave⁠To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.comRecorded on February 23, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu, Honolulu, HI 96813

Guest Nicki Ann Thompson, Administrator of Taxation Services and Processing of Hawai’i State Department of Taxation, shares information on Hawaii Individual Income Tax filing in 2026, for the 2025 Tax season. General information includes who needs to file in Hawai’i, the basic forms to use when filing, and paperwork needed to complete your filing. Nicki Ann Thompson included a few websites for more detailed information:Hawaii Tax Online Hawaii VITA/Tax SitesEmail: taxpayer.services@hawaii.govHawaii Department of Taxation (808) 587-4242 - Available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays)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 Wave⁠To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com

Dr. Jennifer Mbuthia 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 OahuHonolulu, 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 Wave⁠To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com

Hawaii Matters, Hana Hou is a listen back with excerpts featuring past guests and this episode includes:David Sun-Miyashiro (Executive Director of ⁠HawaiiKidsCAN⁠) imagined how a student could benefit from a specialized menu to courses, educators, and even the school campus or classroom. As a former teacher, he understands its the cooperation of the parents, the child, and the access. Where to begin? The ⁠2026 Hawaii K-12 Parent-School Expo⁠ is set for January 25, 2026 at Bishop Museum’s Atherton Halau, where a variety of learning campuses – charter, home school, and traditional models – will be on hand to talk story. Connie Epenesa is a Parent Advocate and shares her personal experiences with a mix of home school, public, and private school observations. Kathy With a K is your host. [original air date: December 7, 2025]"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 Wave⁠⁠To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com

Hawaii Matters, Hana Hou is a listen back with excerpts featuring past guests and this episode includes:Kasey Crispin, Communications Lead – Hawai’i 'Ulu Cooperative / Local Farming, Agriculture, Sustainability Kasey Crispin, Communications Lead with the Hawaii ‘Ulu Cooperative, shares her personal experience as a Hawaii Island farmer on the rewards and challenges of stewarding the land that focuses on breadfruit or ‘ulu, as well as other canoe crops. October is “Farm to School Month” in Hawaii and one way to familiarize students, educators, and food service staff on the versatility of ‘ulu, pala’ai, kalo, and ‘uala is through their ongoing “Ho’olili ‘Ai” program and “Farm to School Sampler Boxes”. She also shares on agroforestry and how one ‘ulu plant can make a difference. Kathy With a K is your host. (original air date: October 12, 2025)"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 Wave⁠To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com

Edie Mayeshiro, Medical Assistance Program Officer, Hawaii Department of Human Services – Medquest Division, and her team are encouraging families to create and keep healthy habits. The Hawai’i Child Wellness Incentive Program (HCWIP), created by the Hawai’i State Legislature, supports keiki health with an incentive card for each child who completes a well-child exam once a year. Find out if the wellness-exam for your child or children from 2025 qualify for the HCWIP.Families can visit https://medquest.hawaii.gov/cwip or call the HCWIP Customer Service Line at (833) 909-3631 for information. For auxilary aids, services, or disability accommodations, call (808) 900-5570.Kathy With a K is your host.(original air date: December 21, 2025)"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 Wave⁠To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com