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An infectious disease specialist reflects on the third anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi takes a closer look at the nominee for DHHL head; the YWCA of Oʻahu details its Dress for Success program; and the author of a book on sugar cane plantation life shares its origins

Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we’ll find out from Elemental Excelerator about the impact of Silicon Valley Bank on Hawaii startups. We’ll also talk about their new $43 million investment fund and how this is being used to build new clean tech companies.

HPR's Sabrina Bodon tracks progress of Gov. Green nominations; Lānaʻi Culture and Heritage Center welcomes public back in person; Wild Growth: Surrealist Work from 1955 shines the spotlight on Ralph Iwamoto's solo NYC exhibit; Kamehameha School's song contest celebrates Hawaiʻi's paniolo history

OHA explains why it rejected a $100 million compromise over its controversial plan to develop Kaka‘ako Makai; Moloka‘i's state senator discusses ongoing frustrations with Mokulele Airlines; the Hawaii State Judiciary shares info about its court interpreter programs; and Kumu Kahua Theater talks about the return of a beloved story to the stage

Gov. Josh Green on the final weeks of the legislative session; HPR's Casey Harlow on the death of the conveyance tax bill; Standing Rock composers Raven Chacon and Candice Hopkins on art and protests; Local graphic illustrator R. Kikuo Johnson wins Whiting Award

Colon Cancer rates are going up in younger patients. What's the reason? Why is it better to catch this condition early rather than at a later state? We'll talk to a surgeon about the best way to prevent an advanced diagnosis. Rebecca Sawai from Kaiser Permanente is on the show to share her first hand experience as a colorectal surgeon.

Medical Aid in Dying has been approved in Hawaii for the past few years. What are the current proposals in the legislature to help expand access to this treatment for those who want it. We'll talk with an expert about the potential changes and what that might mean right here in the islands.

Senate bill may open the door for Hawai'i's social workers; Playwright Lee Cataluna's anthology Flowers of Hawai'i; HPR's Casey Harlow on City Council Budget Cuts

A population biologist shares a different perspective on the pandemic; Award-winning author and environmentalist featured at UH Speakers Series; and celebrating Alexander Cartwright Jr.'s 203rd birthday

Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we’ll get an update from HATCH, the aquaculture accelerator on Hawaii Island. We’ll talk about the launch of their aquaculture incubator and find out what companies are best suited for this program.