Have You Heard The News?. On this episode Jay, Tim, and Elise discuss the stories topping the news. They unpack some of President Trump’s more recent bizarre behavior and a closer look at the news of the day. The hosts for this episode are Jay Fidell and Tim Apicella. The guest for this episode is […]
Waikiki Crime Concerns; Our New Service Dog Law (What’s On Your Mind Hawaii)
Crime on the Rise. Recent mid-day crime events in Waikiki are making the front page in both Honolulu and Japan. Tim Apicella discusses recent news reports regarding mid-day crime events in the Waikiki area, and the potential negative impact to our tourism industry. Also, a look at the new State of Hawaii service animal law. […]
10,000 Hawaii Hotel Workers Seek Fairness in Contract (Whats On Your Mind Hawaii)
10,000 Local 5 Union members are now without a contract. Tim Apicella discusses with union members issues critical to employees in an ever growing tourist market. Also, Supreme Court Janus V AFSCME decision will have on unions here in Hawaii The host for this episode is Tim Apicella. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet […]
USA Immigration Law Our Shameful Enforcement (What’s On Your Mind Hawaii)
The status of our immigration policies are in a shambles. The status of our immigration policies are in a shambles. Tim Apicella discusses with a Honolulu resident the recent policy shift to separate children from their parents as those families seek legal and political asylum in the USA. The host for this episode is Tim […]
Kona Vog Ignored NFL Stand Up or Pay (Whats on Your Mind Hawaii)
Kona’s air quality is being adversely impacted by the vog produced by Kilauea’s eruptions.Kona resident’s feel government agencies and news outlets are not reporting about the dangerous, poor air quality, and lack of public alerts due to concern of frightening tourists The NFL recent ruling requring players to stand for the national anthem or pay […]
PUC Commissioner to be Jennie Potter (Mina, Marco And Me)
Big Island electricity update and what’s new in energy at the commission. The hosts for this episode are Tim Apicella and Marco Mangelsdorf. The guest for this episode is Jennifer Potter. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the […]
Waikiki Star Beach Boys Shown The Door (What’s On Your Mind Hawaii)
A rich history of the 1960’s beach boy lifestyle. Tim Apicella interviews Don Stroud to discuss the loss of the Star beach services conession contract to Ohau Divers. A rich history of the 1960’s beach boy lifestyle is discussed. The host for this episode is Tim Apicella. The guest for this episode is Don Stroud. […]
The ACLUs Views on Legal Issues and Developments in Hawaii Community Matters
Matteo Caballero, Esxecutrive Direcdtor of the ACLU in Hawaii will fill us in on the latest issues in which the ACLU has taken a position The host for this episode is Tim Apicella. The guest for this episode is Matteo Caballero. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every […]
Shady Waikiki History versus Bill 37 (What’s On Your Mind Hawaii)
Defining Areas of Illegal Activity. Tim Apicella examines the impacts of Bill 37 if passed. The shade pavilions on the Waikiki beachfront has provided shade for tourists and residents alike for several decades. Bill 37 will require that they be removed or re-purposed if they are defined as areas of illegal activity. The host for […]
Sea Changes at Matson (Making Leadership Work)
Extending its South Pacific Service. In this episode of Community Matters, host Tim Apicella is joined by Mike Hansen in a discussion about Matsons plans for new shipping services and the effects they will have on shipping as well as Hawaii. The host for this episode is Tim Apicella. The guest for this episode is […]