This week, Director for the Department of Design and Construction Haku Milles and his Deputy Director Bryan Gallagher, join host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the removal of the Ha‘ikū Stairs (6:25). Later, DDC Director Haku Milles talks about plans to restore the Natatorium in Waikīkī (24:04). Finally, as we wrap up Earth Month, …

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss his takeaways from the last two townhall meetings in Salt Lake and Wahiawa (0:47). Then, Mayor Blangiardi responds to a major announcement made by the Navy this week, removing Waipi‘o from the list of potential future landfill sites (17:10). Finally, honorin…

This week, Department of Transportation Services (DTS) Deputy Director Jon Nouchi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss roadway safety in light of a recent crash in Ewa that killed two bicyclists (3:28). Then, with the popularity of e-bikes, the laws DTS is looking to amend and a few reminders to make riding these devices safer…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the start of his 2024 Town Hall Tour. It was at the first meeting in Kapolei, Mayor Blangiardi was asked to provide an update on the search for a new landfill site (3:02). Water safety was also a common theme at the first set of meetings with drinking water …

This week, Honolulu Police Department Chief of Police Joe Logan joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about recruitment and the efforts underway to get more people to join HPD (0:41). Then, the Chief explains his strategy when it comes to addressing issues with our homeless population (21:36). Finally, Chief Logan discusses ways h…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about the bonuses announced during this year’s State of the City Address for HPD recruits (1:04). Later, Mayor Blangiardi explains the merging of the Department of Land Management and the City Office of Housing (3:52). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi discusses unfill…

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi delivered the 2024 State of the City Address on Thursday, March 14th, from the Mission Memorial Auditorium in Honolulu.โดย Mayor Rick Blangiardi

This week, Mayor Blangiardi’s new Chief of Staff Andy Sugg joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about transitioning into this new role (0:36). Then, because the duties of this position are wide-ranging and fluid, Andy Sugg discusses his priorities and what he hopes to achieve as Chief of Staff (6:47). Finally, it’s always importa…

This week, Honolulu Zoo Director Linda Santos joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about the contest to get the Honolulu Zoo in USA Today’s 10Best zoos in the country (1:09). Later, the Honolulu Zoo’s accreditation is effective until March 2025, Santos explains what happens over the next year (6:10). Finally, in August of last ye…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about a follow-up audit on the Department of Planning and Permitting (1:39). Then, the question of whether to stay in the islands or move to the mainland is becoming a more common one for local individuals and families, Mayor Blangiardi reacts to this reality (…

This week, the City’s new Homeless Coordinator, Sam Moku, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss his transition into this new role after serving most recently as the Mayor’s Chief of Staff (0:36). Later, Iwilei Center and additional properties are coming online soon to assist homeless individuals but what will that look like? Sa…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss working with the State on new facilities for homeless individuals on O’ahu (4:33). Later, Mayor Blangiardi and Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Lori Kahikina signed the Amended Full Funding Grant Agre…

This week, Ka’ili Trask O’Connell, Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss joining Mayor Blangiardi’s Administration and her vision for the office (1:30). Later, the City and County of Honolulu was selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies as a winning city in its Publ…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss open communication to restore public trust (5:03). Then, Hula is returning to the Tom Moffat Waikīkī Shell. Mayor Blangiardi talks about this twist on the iconic Kodak Hula Show (13:00). Finally, another push for film production on O’ahu. Could this industry…

This week, Captain Adrian Cravalho and Fire Fighter II Matt Ramsey of the Honolulu Fire Department join host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss the rescue of Ian Snyder, the hiker who went missing for three days after falling nearly 1,000 feet near the Pali Notches trail last month (0:46). Fire Fighter Ramsey explains his very first in…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to announce his new Homelessness Coordinator in former Chief of Staff Sam Moku (4:35). Later, Mayor Blangiardi talks about the purchase of Iwilei Center, representing a $51.5 million dollar investment in affordable housing and Transit Oriented Development (16:58). Fina…

This week, Sal Petilos, Administrator for the Honolulu Liquor Commission, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss what it means to have five commissioners on the Honolulu Liquor Commission (7:38). Later, Administrator Petilos explains his goal to improve operations and streamline processes within his agency, and the request he ha…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss Operation Blue Light Christmas, a program for keiki in West O’ahu (2:25). Plus, Alaska Airlines recently announced it plans to buy-out Hawaiian Airlines. Mayor Blangiardi reacts to that historic deal (9:04). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi talks about the blessing…

This week, Owen Ho, Artistic Designer for the Friends of Honolulu City Lights, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss how Honolulu City Lights came to be the annual holiday celebration it is today (0:52). Then, Owen Ho explains the genesis of his iconic Shaka Santa sculpture (1:27). Finally, affectionately known as the “Mother o…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to talk about what is being done to combat crime in Wai'anae following a recent stabbing that left two people injured (5:17). Later, Mayor Blangiardi discusses the recent Board of Water Supply vote to increase rates for customers (9:58). And the Ala Wai Flood Risk Mana…

This week, Nate Serota, the Public Information Officer for the Department of Parks and Recreation, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss Kapolei City Lights 2023 and what folks can expect (0:52). Then, following ballistic testing at the Koko Head Shooting Complex, some good news recently for trap and skeet shooters (12:07). Fin…

This week, Alex Ching a recreation specialist with the Department of Parks and Recreation, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss his role with Honolulu City Lights since joining the City in 1991 (00:35). Later, Alex Ching talks about some of the episodes throughout the years where the sculptures didn’t make it to Honolulu Hale …

This week, Matt Gonser, the Executive Director of the City’s Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss the City’s First Climate Adaptation Strategy, “Climate Ready Oʻahu” and how residents can weigh in (0:41). Later, Matt Gonser talks about dry conditions and wildfire risks (…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to talk about his trip to Maui to meet with Mayor Richard Bissen and the other county mayors (0:28). Later, Mayor Blangiardi provides details on the wildfire risk assessment group here on O‘ahu (6:51). Finally, with Movember here, a month dedicated to raising awareness…

On this episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, City golf administrator Jordan Abe and assistant golf administrator, Nainoa O’Sullivan join host Brandi Higa to discuss booking tee times at our City courses (2:26). Then, Gatorade, spam musubis, staples when you’re out golfing for hours. The latest when it comes to concessions at our municipal golf courses…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to talk about the process of draining the massive tanks of fuel at the Navy’s underground Red Hill fuel storage facility (2:16). Later, Mayor Blangiardi recently met with Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green on working together to help get more people off the streets on O‘ahu a…

On this episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the Honolulu Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Chief Jason Samala joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the assistance provided over the last few weeks in Maui County following the devastating fires in Lahaina (0:40). Later, it’s Fire Prevention Week and this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Cooking safety st…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to talk about his message to the public ahead of Fire Prevention Week in the City and County of Honolulu (5:29). Later, Mayor Blangiardi recently delivered remarks at the local observation of UN World Habitat Day. He explains this year’s theme: “Adequate housing for th…

On this episode of the One O'ahu Podcast, Department of Customer Services (CSD) Director Kim Hashiro joins host Brandi Higa to discuss CSD’s website overhaul featuring easy to navigate features (15:10). Later, Director Hashiro explains the extension of its feral chicken removal service to private-property owners (17:54). Finally, after initial repo…

On this episode of the One O'ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Safe and Sound program in Waikīkī (3:08). Later, Mayor Blangiardi talks about Parkway Village at Kapolei, a mixed-use development that will create 405 affordable rental units and two on-site preschools on City land (18:0…

On this episode of the One O'ahu Podcast, Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Deputy Director Jennifer Walter joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the City and County of Honolulu’s role in the recovery efforts following the devastating fires in Lahaina (2:13). Later, there are many ways to assist the survivors of these fires but Deputy Director W…

This episode of the One O'ahu Podcast was recorded on Maui, to hear from agencies responding to the devastating fire in Lahaina. The State of Hawaii's Department of Defense Public Affairs Director, Jeff Hickman, joins host Brandi Higa to discuss recovery efforts in the Lahaina disaster zone (1:46). Later, Hickman talks about some of the questions c…

On this episode of the One O'ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Honolulu Fire Department Chief Kalani Hao, join host Brandi Higa to discuss the devastating Lahaina fire (0:37). Later, Mayor Blangiardi and Chief Hao explain the City and County of Honolulu’s role in the relief efforts (3:25). Finally, both men talk about how we move forward from …

On this episode of the One O'ahu Podcast, new Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Director designate Dita Holifield joins host Brandi Higa to discuss her decision to join the City and County of Honolulu (3:24). Later, Dita Holifield talks about the upcoming opportunities for DES to support the relief efforts for Maui fire victims in a very majo…

On this episode of the One O'ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss his support for the Honolulu Liquor Commission’s new Administrator, Sal Petilos (6:32). Later, five new cameras were recently installed in Chinatown, a district the Blangiardi Administration has prioritized since he entered office. He explains what the…

On this episode of the One O'ahu Podcast, Department of Community Services (DCS) Director Anton Krucky joins host Brandi Higa to explain the City’s Affordable Housing Fund; where that money comes from and where it is now going (6:41). Later, there are many services to help those living on the streets and in their cars, but not every individual is w…

Mayor Blangiardi and host Brandi Higa begin the episode with a discussion on key hiring announcements for the Department of Enterprise Services and the Mayor’s Office of Housing (1:13). Later, Mayor Blangiardi discusses how his administration is trying to respond to complaints regarding homeless individuals along ʻŌhua Avenue in Waikīkī (13:47). Th…

On this episode of the One O'ahu Podcast, new Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) Director Gene Albano joins host Brandi Higa to discuss his decision to join the City and County of Honolulu (4:16). Later, Director Albano talks about his strategy for keeping our streams maintained not just ahead of storms but all year long (9:59). Finally, the …

On this episode of the One O’ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and host Brandi Higa discuss the first week of operations for Skyline, Honolulu’s Rail System (0:27). Later, Mayor Blangiardi offers his thoughts on the passing of former Honolulu Police Chief Lee Donohue (5:12). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi talks about the importance of federal funding a…

On this episode of the One O'ahu Podcast, Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Director Hiro Toiya joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the NOAA Hurricane Season Outlook for 2023 and ways to get prepared (2:12). Later, Director Toiya talks about his experience leading the City and County of Honolulu through the COVID-19 pandemic (35:24). Finally, …

Mayor Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast this week to discuss gun violence on O ‘ahu following the recent shootings in West O'ahu (9:45). Later in the episode, Mayor Blangiardi discusses crime reduction efforts in Waikīkī, which included the addition of Honolulu Police officers and private security (12:45). Finally, the Mayo…

This week, Department of Land Management (DLM) Acting Director Catherine Taschner joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss a key leadership hire in DLM Deputy Director Keith Suzuka (1:56). Later, Taschner explains DLM's role in Transit Oriented Development as we close-in on opening day for Honolulu's Rail System (2:40). And finall…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the priorities within the City’s executive operating and capital improvement budgets, which were approved last week by the Honolulu City Council (1:26). Later, Mayor Blangiardi reacts to the historic handing over of the rail system from the Honolulu Authorit…

This week, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) CEO Lori Kahikina and COO Rick Keene join host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss their thoughts and emotions as we approach the interim opening for O’ahu’s rail transit system (0:48). Later, Kahikina and Keene discuss the difficult job they had when it came to mending relat…

The One O‘ahu Podcast: Extra Credit! We’re releasing a mid-week episode this week to announce the much-anticipated return of the City and County of Honolulu’s Rental and Utility Relief Program. Amy Asselbaye, the Executive Director for the City's Office of Economic Revitalization, joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the temporary reopening of this pr…

Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins podcast host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to reflect on Memorial Day and discuss his message at this year's ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (0:49). Later, Mayor Blangiardi talks about his town hall tour that just wrapped up, including his assessment of those eleven meetings and when we c…

This week, Honolulu Zoo Director Linda Santos joins host Brandi Higa on the One Oʻahu Podcast to talk about the zoo’s two newest additions, including a baby eastern black rhinoceros born in April (0:30) and growing young lion who arrived earlier this month (3:37). Plus, Director Santos provides a look at exactly what it takes to put a giraffe under…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to talk about his expectations for the opening day of O’ahu’s rail system on June 30, 2023 (0:46). Later, Mayor Blangiardi explains a plan that will soon provide dozens of beds for homeless individuals who are in need of medical respite (15:01). Finally, Mayor Blangiar…

On this episode of the One O’ahu Podcast, Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) Director Dr. Jim Ireland joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the potential reorganization of HESD, including an idea to spin off Ocean Safety into its own department (2:14). Later, Dr. Ireland talks about funding for the new ambulances and ambulance stations in th…

On this episode of the One O’ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and host Brandi Higa discuss issues that have come up in his most recent Town Hall meetings at Ben Parker and Lā’ie Elementary Schools (1:14). Later, Mayor Blangiardi offers his thoughts after the latest Ala Wai Flood Risk Management General Reevaluation Study community forum (19:43). …