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The state has reached an agreement with FEMA to extend temporary housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors; Palolo Boxing Club coach Joel Kim talks about the impact his job has had on the community

Today, we're spotlight people and organizations who are coming up with innovative ways to deal with marine debris.

Professor Rudy Guevarra Jr., author of "Aloha Compadre: Latinx in Hawaiʻi," discusses the response to a hit new song by singer Bad Bunny about Hawaiʻi's history of colonization; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on how Kalaupapa on Moloka’i's north shore is facing a big change

Wela means hot. You'll hear both wela (well-a) or wela (vel-a) as correct pronunciations, depending on the sound it follows. Wela means hot, burned, heat, temperature, but can also mean “lust” or “passion” or “feeling lust.” Wela wela is “doubly hot.”

Ten-year plan to remove 10,000 utility poles; Hawaiʻi Supreme Court rules on Maui vacation rental permits; HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on homeless cancer patients; Talkback perspectives on Maui hate crime; history of 18th century Native Hawaiian woman explorer

We've got a call-in show looking at how we can practice good cyber-hygiene, how private and government partnerships can shore up our vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks, and how to cultivate local talent in the cybersecurity field.

A UH researcher reviews Japan's planned release of radiated water 11 years after the massive earthquake in Fukushima; Maui Nui Venison's owner discusses its plan for growth that could contribute to reducing axis deer populations; State Farm shares data on catalytic converter thefts in the islands; and HPR Arts and Culture reporter Noe Tanigawa bids farewell

The City's Transportation Services Director discusses the proposed plan to end rail at Civic Center and its impact on riders and transit-oriented development; HPR reporter Ku'uwehi Hiraishi talks about the strained relationship between the U.S. military and the Native Hawaiian community; and a taro farmer shares the important role traditional kalo cultivation has in helping our state work toward self-sustainability.

Not all memory loss is related to Alzheimer's, there are other common causes that can be dangerous, and treatable. Dr. Viereck from Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience shares the latest in the clinical trials for vascular dementia, caused by high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Want to know how to protect your brain - listen in to learn more.

The EPA shares their thoughts on a recent visit to Red Hill and Camp Kunia; the city's Emergency Medical Services explains why the downward trend of Covid cases has them feeling encouraged; and we learn more about Hawaiʻi's spotted dove in today's Manu Minute.