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Today, we'll meet a local user experience designer who recently got awarded a contract to support space and satellite controllers. We'll find out about the Small Business Innovation Research program that enables local companies to participate in events like Space Pitch Day.

Lawmakers didn’t waste time this session scheduling the first hearing on bills to raise the minimum wage in Hawaiʻi. The federal government raised its minimum for federal workers to $15 as of Sunday. Proponents of raising the minimum argue a hike is past due. It has been held at $10.10 for the last four years. Opponents say not so fast and not so high, and claim doing so could force some small businesses to close. The Conversation explores both sides.

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz talks about the Navy's decision to permanently shut down the Red Hill fuel storage facility; the Defense Department's press secretary discusses what will happen with Red Hill going forward; the great-granddaughter of the first Chinese woman to practice Western medicine in Hawaiʻi shares her legacy; and we talk to some of those who recently worked on a new mural that went up on the Wo Fat building

Today we'll find out about a novel way to address the production of jet fuel. We'll hear about a process that creates jet fuel from the carbon dioxide in the air, thus creating a net zero contribution to atmospheric CO2.

Environmental activist and Big Island resident Lynn Boerner Nakkim reacts to news that Red Hill will be permanently shut down, decades after her father was commissioned to build it; lawmakers are trying to tackle traffic in Puna, one of the fastest growing communities on Hawaiʻi Island; Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Director Catherine Awakuni seeks to teach residents how to protect themselves from scams in their week-long Consumer Education Fair

On today's hana hou show, we look back at some of our favorite conversations with filmmakers!

Thousands of Native Hawaiians who have waited decades for compensation for breaches of trust against the state may soon receive part of a $328 million settlement; Should Biden forgive student loan debt?

The state declares a 'new phase' of the pandemic; Maui illustrator channels her love of books into her paintings; Local brewer creates connection in the world of beer

With the growing importance of cyber security, we'll find out how one program gets middle school students involved. The program is called Gen Cyber and we'll find out how students can jumpstart their cybersecurity pathway with this 5 day boot camp.

The need for organ, eye and tissue donation in Hawai'i is greater than ever; Hawai'i to compete in the City Nature Challenge; Tips and tricks for hibiscus hybridization; National Welding Month