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The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Rick Blangiardi, City and County of Honolulu leaders and public servants across Oʻahu answer questions about homelessness, affordable housing, high cost of living and a variety of other important topics — the questions that are most pressing for our residents, our island and our future. Together, we are One Oʻahu.
Episodes
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on adding more HPD officers to patrol and fielding questions from Kapolei HS students
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar’s decision to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Director of Housing Policy, Gavin Thornton, breaks down some of the Charter Amendment ballot questions
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the City’s Director of Housing Policy, Gavin Thornton, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about some of the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on affordable housing, Skyline, and bringing film productions back to O'ahu
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the growing need for truly affordable housing…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Warren Mamizuka and Chassity Santiago on Honolulu City Lights 2026
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Dept. of Facility Maintenance (DFM) Deputy Director Warren Mamizuka and DFM Public Information Officer Chassity Santiago…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Dereck Kaneshiro from the Blood Bank of Hawai'i on the need for blood right now
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Dereck Kaneshiro, Donor Recruitment account manager from the Blood Bank of Hawaii, joins host Brandi Higa to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
DPP’s Davis Pitner on storm damage, avoiding scammers, and the success of CivCheck
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Davis Pitner, Public Information Officer for the City’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), joins…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
On the Road: This week's episode comes to you from Kaua'i as O'ahu helps with storm recovery
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Ticannaf "Big Braddah Teak" joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the cleanup and recovery following Hurricane…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on Hurricane Lowell, new deputy chiefs at HPD, and turning 80 years old
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the cleanup and recovery following Hurricane Lowell…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
ENV Director Roger Babcock on getting rid of green waste and public input on O'ahu's water systems
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the director for the City’s Department of Environmental Services, Roger Babcock, joins host Brandi Higa to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on Tropical Storm Lala, the Youth Climate Action Fund, and a new Honolulu Liquor Administrator
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the cleanup and recovery following Tropical Storm…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Ocean Safety Chief Kurt Lager on Lala, a new headquarters, and the Jr. Lifeguard State Championships
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the Chief for the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department (HOSD) Kurt Lager talks about the challenges of Tropical…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on storm preps, another affordable housing project, and a future landfill site
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about storm preps ahead of another system making its way…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
CSD Director Kim Hashiro on the new ID design and improving the customer experience for City services
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the Director for the City’s Department of Customer Services, Kim Hashiro, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
New HPD Chief David Lazar on leadership, safety on our roads, and staffing
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the Honolulu Police Department’s newest Chief of Police, Chief David Lazar joins host Brandi Higa to talk…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on the City Council's decision to eliminate OER and the new driver's license design
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the redevelopment of Iwilei (1:07). Then, Mayor…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Honolulu Youth Commissioners Kalena Cooke Shae and Tanya Paia on turning ideas into reality
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Honolulu Youth Commissioners Kalena Cooke Shea and Tanya Paia join host Brandi Higa to share about why they…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on HPD Chief Lazar being sworn-in, housing updates, and Skyline's 3rd anniversary
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the swearing-in of David Lazar as Honolulu’s new Chief…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
New Zoo Director for the Honolulu Zoo, John Berry, discusses taking on this new leadership role
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, John Berry, new zoo director for the Honolulu Zoo joins host Brandi Higa to talk about taking on this new…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
CCSR Executive Director Dr. Kealoha Fox on the City's Annual Sustainability Report
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Dr. Kealoha Fox, executive director for the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CCSR)…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Kauwila Mahi and Ka‘imina‘auao Kahikina on Wahi Pana: Storied Places, a temporary art program
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Kauwila Mahi and Ka‘imina‘auao Kahikina join host Brandi Higa. Both are Native Hawaiian historians…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on a new Police Chief, a new Zoo Director, and the demolition of Aloha Stadium
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the naming of David Lazar as Honolulu’s new Chief of…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Roy Miyahira on the homeless situation behind Kahauiki Village and a measure known as MH-3
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the City’s director of homeless solutions, Roy Miyahira joins host Brandi Higa to discuss an area along the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
OER on resources for farmers and small businesses affected by the Kona Low storms
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Allison Grosche and Alex Narrajos from the City’s Office of Economic Revitalization join host Brandi Higa to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
DFM Deputy Director Warren Mamizuka on the Kona Low storms and cleanup
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Department of Facility Maintenance Deputy Director Warren Mamizuka joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on his trip to China and the departure of his managing Director Mike Formby
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about his recent trip to China (0:28). Later, Mayor…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Honolulu Emergency Services Dept. leadership discuss recent Kona Low storms
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) Director, Jim Ireland, and Deputy Director, Ian Santee, join…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Jason Samala, HFD Deputy Fire Chief and Waialua resident, discusses the recent Kona Low storms
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Honolulu Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Jason Samala joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the department’s…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Members of the NYFD and South Carolina State Fire on providing incident management assistance on O'ahu
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, host Brandi Higa sits down with members of the incident management teams (IMT) from the New York Fire…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on the recent Kona Low storms and next steps the City is taking to help residents recover
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the recent severe Kona Low storms (0:37). Later, Mayor…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
HPD Major Clifford Ramson on Kona Low storm preps and recovery
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Major Clifford Ramson, commander of the Major Events Division (MED) joins host Brandi…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Molly Pierce from the Dept. of Emergency Management on Kona Low recovery
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Molly Pierce, public information officer for the City’s Department of Emergency Management (DEM) joins host Brandi Higa, to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Amy Miller of the Hawaii Foodbank on this year's annual report and the City's annual Food Drive
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Amy Miller, president and CEO at the Hawaii Foodbank joins host Brandi Higa, to talk about this year’s “State of Food…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi addresses affordability, cost of living concerns in 2026 State of the City
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi delivered his sixth State of the City address on Wednesday evening, outlining the City’s affordable housing accomplishments…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Budget Director Andy Kawano on the Mayor's proposed budget for FY27
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Andy Kawano, director for City’s Department of Budget and Fiscal Services joins host Brandi Higa, to discuss the Mayor’s…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
HOSD Deputy Chief Jimmy Barros on a new leadership role and taking the department into the future
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Jimmy Barros, Deputy Chief for the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department (HOSD) joins host Brandi Higa, to explain the evolution…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
DTS Deputy Director Hong Li on a new leadership role, safer streets, and driverless technology
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Hong Li, Deputy Director for the City’s Dept. of Transportation Services, joins host Brandi Higa, to discuss taking on a…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Danielle Wills from the Hawai'i Black Chamber of Commerce on Black History Month
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Danielle Wills, founder of the Hawai‘i Black Chamber of Commerce, joins host Brandi Higa, to discuss Mayor Blangiardi’s…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on severe weather, the Haʻikū Stairs, and the 2026 Point in Time Count
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the recent severe weather (5:41). Later, Mayor…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Ocean Safety Chief Lager on his vision for the department and plans to support and retain personnel
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Kurt Lager, Chief for the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department, joins host Brandi Higa, to react to becoming the department’s…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on the Chinatown Cultural Plaza and a new ridership high for Skyline
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the search for the next Chief of Police for the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
HFD Fire Chief Kalani Hao and Deputy Fire Chief Jason Samala on the 175th anniversary of the department
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Honolulu Fire Department Fire Chief Kalani Hao and Deputy Fire Chief Jason Samala join host Brandi Higa to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on fireworks enforcement, a sewer rate increase, and balancing the budget
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss fireworks enforcement on New Year’s Eve (0:46). Then…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
HESD Director Jim Ireland on firework-related calls, traffic fatalities, and a bump in flu cases
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Dr. James Ireland, director for the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, joins host Brandi Higa, to discuss the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Near-drowning survivor Sherisse Domingo reunited with rescuers
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, near-drowning survivor Sherisse Domingo, joins host Brandi Higa, along with Honolulu Ocean Safety lieutenant Ryan Moniz…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
HPD Interim Chief of Police Rade Vanic on illegal fireworks as we approach New Year's Eve
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Honolulu Police Dept. Interim Chief of Police Rade Vanic joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on the anniversary…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on the holiday season, HNL 311, and the 2025 Hawai'i Bowl
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss an emotional Thanksgiving 2025 (1:19). Then, Mayor…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
HFD Captain Kevin Calleon is the 2025 City Employee of the Year
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, the 2025 City Employee of the Year, Kevin Calleon, a captain with the Honolulu Fire Department, joins host Brandi Higa to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on Honolulu City Lights opening night and the Safe & Sound program on O'ahu
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss what you can expect for Honolulu City Lights 2025…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
DTS Chief Planner Christopher Clark is the 2025 City Manager of the Year
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, the 2025 City Manager of the Year, Christopher Clark, joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on winning this honor and the team…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
DPR Deputy Director Kēhaulani Pu‘u on Kapolei City Lights and other City parks programs
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Kēhaulani Pu‘u, deputy director for the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Warren Mamizuka and Chassity Santiago on Honolulu City Lights 2025
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Dept. of Facility Maintenance (DFM) Deputy Director Warren Mamizuka and DFM Public Information Officer Chassity Santiago…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Happy Halloween: spooky stories from members of the Honolulu Police and Fire Departments
Honolulu Police Department Sergeant Cameron Tuitele joins host Brandi Higa on this week's episode of the One O'ahu Podcast to share a story about the HPD…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
HART CEO Lori Kahikina on the opening of Skyline Segment II, Phase III construction, and Bill 60 (2025)
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, HART executive director and CEO, Lori Kahikina joins host Brandi Higa to talk about Skyline’s segment II opening and what…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Historic opening ceremony for Skyline Segment II
Skyline, Honolulu’s rail system, opens it second segment to the public on Thursday, Oct. 16. Segment two extends the line from East Kapolei to Middle Street…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on the opening of the next phase of Skyline
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the second Skyline segment between Hālawa (Aloha…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Kevin Auger, director-designate for DHLM on solicitations for City properties and projects in the pipeline
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Kevin Auger, director-designate for the City’s Department of Housing and Land Management, joins host Brandi Higa to talk…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
OER Deputy Director Deborah Zysman on joining the City, affordability for everyone, and regenerative tourism
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Deborah Zysman, the new Deputy Director for the Office of Economic Revitalization, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about why…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
A discussion with Asa Shimizu and Abiyana Moore of the Honolulu Youth Commission
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Asa Shimizu, chair of the Honolulu Youth Commission, and commissioner, Abiyana Moore, join host Brandi Higa to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
September 11th National Day of Remembrance; a discussion with members from HFD
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Captain Malcolm Medrano and Fire Inspector Carl Otsuka of the Honolulu Fire Department join host Brandi Higa…
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Jennifer Santos on joining the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Jennifer Santos, executive director for the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts joins host Brandi Higa to…