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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

Crackdown on violators of federal cesspool law is back in full force; Hawaii residents fail to adequately save for retirement; public libraries ramp up services as pandemic restrictions relax; and a local band garners coveted invite to the SXSW music festival in Texas

The Honolulu Department of Community Services director explains the strategy for improving conditions in Chinatown; a Honolulu architect walks through Chinatown to open our eyes to some of its charms; ʻIolani Palace's historian takes us back to the 1890s when Honolulu was a bustling international seaport; and an investment manager on Kauaʻi discusses the art center he's developing in Līhuʻe

Higher levels of chloride in Honolulu's water may be the result of a lack of rainfall coupled with reduced draw from the city's aquifer; The National Guard says it's better prepared to respond to the next pandemic; Health care workers say we've come a long way since the first COVID-19 cases, but long COVID lingers overhead

Economists brace themselves for another stall in Hawaiʻi's economic recovery as Omicron whips through our community, sickening workers and shutting down venues; FEMA offers financial assistance to families burdened by the cost of a COVID-19 death; and housing advocates on Maui work to set families on the path of homeownership.

A contact tracer for the Hawaiʻi Health Department shares how the state is stepping up efforts with COVID cases on the rise; The Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaiʻi discusses the plight of visitors who test positive for COVID while in the islands; a local musician talks about how life is influencing his craft; and an Oʻahu artist shares the story behind being hired to create the poster for a major Hollywood film

The Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi discusses whether hospitals and long-term facilities are ready for the spike in COVID case counts; AARP Hawaiʻi talks about their concern that the state is lagging in getting boosters to its residents and staff; A local music school instructor shares what his young students learned while recording a Christmas album

The East-West Center's epidemiologist says the worst of the pandemic may not be over; a Navy wife impacted by the fuel contaminated water crisis gives an update now that her family has been relocated to a Waikiki hotel; and the Kauaʻi-based artist who designed the artwork for the new rental car facility at Honolulu's airport shares the process she used to design her new installation.

A retired Coast Guard rear admiral spearheads support for Coast Guard families affected by the Red Hill water crisis; a UH cybersecurity expert says we should expect more cyberattacks; we learn more about the challenges of sewage in Puakō on the Big Island, where there is little to no soil; and a children's book raises awareness about the harms of plastic in the ocean.

Local CEO shares perspectives on what the new year holds for the business sector; We hear about the latest developments on the Red Hill water crisis; Head of the Department of Transportation Services responds to latest cyberattack on city's transit system; and Technology Outreach Hawaii (TORCH) works to inspire a new generation of computer scientists