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The head of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association provides an update on the 2022 crop and lawsuit settlement; Kauaʻi Police Department shares its thoughts on concealed and open carry firearms in Hawaiʻi; a retired nonprofit executive shares her story about living life with polio; Three photographers featured in a new exhibit share the origins of their pieces and passion for photography.

Double-digit positivity rates and climbing case counts across the islands and we're seeing a COVID surge on the scale of delta and omicron. Should it be business as usual or back to masks? What precautions are you taking? Dr. Kathleen Kozak of HPR's The Body Show shared her thoughts during a live call-in show.

The Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association talks about the latest Covid surge and its impact on the food industry; A legendary survivalist and the U.S. Coast Guard share tips for surviving rescue situations in Hawaiʻi; The show curator and one of the featured artists discuss the upcoming Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture; Legendary comedian and frequent NPR guest Paula Poundstone shares what she would do if she could do it all again.

In honor of May being National Mental Health Awareness month, we re-air past stories touching on mental health issues, and one new interview with popular local band Kolohe Kai about their anti-bullying song, I Think You're Beautiful.

Supporters of the Marcos family hold a victory rally; State senator supports green energy options; A grassroots initiative promotes environmental stewardship; Local company invests in Hawaiʻi's economy; Filipino Lola makes a splash in the Marvel Universe

Honua Ola's president discusses what the energy company's options are now that the Public Utilities Commission denied approval of a power purchasing agreement; A state Senator talks about a recent visit to the Navy's Red Hill well to get an update on the system flushing and water conservation efforts; A local photographer shares more about his latest book on photography; The captain of the crew featured in "Deadliest Catch: Bloodline" chats about lessons learned while fishing off Hawaiʻi Island

Leadership at the Big Island biomass plant Honua Ola is regrouping after the Public Utilities Commission denied their power purchase agreement with Hawaiian Electric; Local composer nominated for a Pulitzer Prize

Hawaiʻi hospitals are considering tighter visitor policies as COVID cases continue to climb throughout the state; Volcanologists prepare for future eruptions; John Cruz celebrates 25th anniversary of his album "Acoustic Soul"

Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll catch up with a couple of the latest Mana Up companies to learn how they scale their local brand to the rest of the world. We'll also learn about the Mana Up Accelerator and what Cohort 7 will do as they enter into the post pandemic world.

Gun safety advocates call for action; Award-winning Hawaiʻi chef wants to make restaurant industry more livable; Father and son reflect on harrowing shark encounter