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A documentary filmmaker discusses Okinawa residents dealing with toxic chemicals in their drinking water; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote breaks down a bill to build a second garbage-to-energy plant on Oʻahu; Hawaiʻi Pacific Health shares details about a new Teen Resiliency Program; and Hawaiʻi's Film Commissioner discuss progress in our local industry

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono gives her perspective on military issues affecting Hawaiʻi and the Pacific; AIA Honolulu talks about trends in the building and design landscape; a UH student discusses the difference between learning Hawaiian in the past and today; and the creator of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert shares how he finds new talent for the series

The EPA gives an update on the Red Hill spills ahead of a public input meeting; the new DHHL director discusses future housing projects; a local architect shares details of the work to care for the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii at Mauna’ala; HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi looks closer at Native Hawaiian organizations tapping into federal funds to combat gender-based violence

The Tax Foundation of Hawaii discusses the 2023 tax landscape; HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon takes a closer look at freshman state lawmakers' proposals and priorities; Hui Iwi Kuamo‘o discusses the anniversary of the overthrow and iwi kūpuna; the GM of a Kauaʻi luxury hotel talks regenerative tourism and sustainability

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.

The state health director discusses the increase in Covid cases and how to help get case counts down; An avian disease specialist shares how to spot and report wild birds who may be infected with avian flu; Kamehameha Schools talks where they are with converting cesspools to wastewater systems; A local mom shares her experience dealing with her son's mental health challenges

A veterinarian explains worrying news of increased avian influenza cases; A retired professor and community voices react to landslide win of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.; And a paramedic clinical coordinator shares the healing powers of a Windward lo'i, taro patch

Abortion rights supporters and a couple of physicians talk about the possible reversal of Roe v. Wade; Members of the Filipino community and an attorney who sued the Marcos family share reactions to the Philippine elections; And an accomplished author shares his latest novel written after moving to Maui

In today's Aloha Friday hana hou show, we showcase long-time HPR Arts and Culture reporter Noe Tanigawa's interviews with noted island musicians.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority passes over Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau, awards its multi-million dollar marketing contract to a new player; Sustainable aviation fuel; The remarkable return of a veteran's class ring