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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 UH football's season opening win, the Waikīkī Natatorium, and hazard pay for firefighters
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the U.H. football team’s season opening win against…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Colonel Ed Cruickshank on a recent Purple Heart ceremony at Honolulu Hale
This week, Colonel Ed Cruickshank, U.S. Army, Retired, Commander of the Rainbow Chapter of the Order of the Purple Heart joins host Brandi Higa on the One…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on his trip to Japan, homelessness, and the end of pay-per-view for UH football home games
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss his recent trip to Japan (0:33). Then, Mayor…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Assistant Zoo Director Jackie Peeler on her new role, conservation, and AZA accreditation
This week, Honolulu Zoo Assistant Director Jackie Peeler joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about what’s prepared her for this role…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on traffic deaths, his upcoming trip to Japan, and Chief of War
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss our recent surge in traffic deaths on O‘ahu roadways…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
DTS deputy director Jon Nouchi on our recent uptick in traffic fatalities
This week, Honolulu Department of Transportation Services Deputy Director Jon Nouchi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about the mounting…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
HFD Fire Chief Kalani Hao on the Māʻili wildfire and tips to protect your 'ohana and property
This week, Honolulu Fire Department Fire Chief Kalani Hao joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about the recent wildfire in Māʻili that left…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Jordan Abe on free golf for junior golfers at our municipal courses
This week, Jordan Abe, Golf Course System Administrator for the City and County of Honolulu joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to explain how…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Ocean Safety Lieutenant Bill Ingram on retiring after nearly 46 years on the job
This week, former Ocean Safety Lieutenant Bill Ingram joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about retiring from the Honolulu Ocean Safety…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on a racetrack in Kalaeloa, a new AD at UH Mānoa, and Father's Day
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss an interim, dirt racetrack for undeveloped Kalaeloa…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer on Lei Pua ‘Ala: Queer Histories of Hawai‘i
This week, Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer join host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to explain the origins of their project Lei Pua ‘Ala: Queer Histories of…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on Memorial Day and a recent town hall meeting at Radford High School
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the 74th Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony (1:20). Later…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
DPR's Nate Serota on Memorial Day, on-leashed dog parks, and Waipi'o Soccer Complex maintenance
This week, Nate Serota, public information officer for the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on Police Week, the City's Food Drive, and Film Industry Tax Credits
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about Police Week 2025 (13:21). Then, the City’s annual…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Hawai'i Foodbank's Amy Miller on the annual City Employee Food Drive
This week, Amy Miller, President and CEO of the Hawai‘i Foodbank, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about the incredible need for…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Korky Gallagher on Makiki’s Cartwright Field being named the oldest active baseball field in America
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Korky Gallagher, a spokesman for the Friends of Alexander Joy Cartwright joins host Brandi Higa to talk about…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Connie Mitchell and Christopher Thomas discuss the call to action by Mayor Blangiardi for Guardians Ad Litem
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Executive Director for the Institute for Human Services (IHS), Connie Mitchell, and Attorney Christopher…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on his recent Hale'iwa Town Hall meeting and the oldest active baseball field in America
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about a recent town hall meeting in Hale‘iwa (2:30)…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Jennifer Walter on HNL Alert, the City's new mass notification system
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Department of Emergency Management Acting Director Jennifer Walter joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on a task force to look into merging HFD and EMS, plus a town hall meeting in Nānākuli
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about standing up a task force to determine whether the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
CCSR's Sarah Harris and Madeline Krueger on updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Sarah Harris and Madeline Krueger of the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency’s (CCSR)…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
2025 State of the City Address
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi delivered the 2025 State of the City address on Tuesday, March 18th from the Mission Memorial Auditorium in Honolulu.
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
2024 City Employee of the Year Rebecca Choquette, a zookeeper at the Honolulu Zoo
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Rebecca Choquette, a zookeeper at the Honolulu Zoo and this year's City and County of Honolulu Employee of the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi and Budget Director Andy Kawano on the FY26 Proposed Budget
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Budget and Fiscal Services Director Andy Kawano join host Brandi Higa to discuss the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Alphonso Braggs and Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Carrow-Boyd on Black History Month in the City and County of Honolulu
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Alphonso Braggs, Assistant Secretary of the National Board of Directors for the NAACP, and Rev. Dr. Gregory C…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on homeless solutions and his 2025 Town Hall Tour
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the hiring of Roy Miyahira as the City and County…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Kevin Auger on the City's 2025-2028 Strategic Housing Plan
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Kevin Auger, Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of Housing, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on Wahi Pana and a new strategic housing plan
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on the final salute for Honolulu Fire Fighter Jeff…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Randall Wakumoto and Doug Harper on a Rainwater Capture Incentive Program
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Randall Wakumoto, Program Administrator for the Department of Facility Maintenance’s Storm Water Quality…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
New CCSR Deputy Director Dr. Kealoha Fox on taking on this new role
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, new deputy director for the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency (CCSR) Dr. Kealoha Fox…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Members of the Honolulu Youth Commission share their experiences serving as commissioners
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast Honolulu Youth Commission Chair Esther Lim and second vice-chair Khan Ho join host Brandi Higa to talk about…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on fallen fire fighter Fiala, illegal fireworks on O'ahu, and the 2025 Inauguration Ceremony
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on Veterans Day (0:50). Later, Mike Gangloff of Show…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
2025 Inauguration Ceremony: Remarks by Nainoa Thompson
To open the Inauguration ceremony for Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s second term as Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, Master Navigator and President of the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
2025 Inauguration Ceremony: Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Inauguration Speech
On January 2, 2025, an inauguration ceremony was held for Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s second term at the Mission Memorial Auditorium on the Frank F. Fasi Civic…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Dylan Whitsell and Dylan Buck on Neighborhood Commission Office duties and the Neighborhood Board Election
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Dylan Whitsell and Dylan Buck of the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) join host Brandi Higa to talk about…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Ted Hayden and Nate Serota of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the City’s new Deputy Director for the Department of Parks and Recreation, Ted Hayden, and the department’s…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Sheri Kajiwara from the Friends of Honolulu City Lights on the 40th Anniversary of this Iconic Holiday Tradition
This week, Sheri Kajiwara of the Friends of Honolulu City Lights joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about Honolulu City Lights, an event…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on Wahi Pana and the recent 911 outage
This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about Wahi Pana (Storied Places), a temporary public art initiative…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Dr. Sasha Breland, our new Deputy Medical Examiner on shortening the time it takes to finalize reports
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the City and County of Honolulu’s new Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Sasha Breland, joins host Brandi Higa to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi and Mike Gangloff from Show Aloha Land on Honolulu City Lights
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on Veterans Day (0:50). Later, Mike Gangloff of Show…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Howard Okamura on 60 years (and counting) working for the City and County of Honolulu
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Howard Okamura joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on 60 years working for the City and County of Honolulu…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on sewer fee increases plus some General Election reminders
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi discusses the importance of Bill 32, a measure he signed into law this week (1:57)…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
ENV leadership on sewer fee increases and relief for local families
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Roger Babcock, Director for the City’s Department of Environmental Services, and his Deputy Director, Mike…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
BONUS EPISODE: Noland Keaulana, the off-duty City lifeguard who rescued a missing 17-year-old kayaker
A bonus episode of the One O'ahu Podcast, deviating from our once weekly schedule to bring you a mini episode with Honolulu Ocean Safety Lifeguard Noland…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi and Councilmember Matt Weyer on the Charter Amendment Ballot Questions
On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Honolulu City Councilmember Matt Weyer join host Brandi Higa to talk about all the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Ben Sullivan on priorities for CCSR, on-going programs, and tips to save energy and money
This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Executive Director for the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency Ben Sullivan, joins host Brandi Higa to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram on Honolulu PRIDE Month 2024
This week, Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss his role as the City and County of Honolulu’s…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Dr. Jim Ireland on homeless medical respite, a recent uptick in dog attacks, and e-bike safety
This week, Dr. Jim Ireland, director for the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to provide updates on the…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on 'A'ala Respite and public safety in Wai'anae
This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the ‘A‘ala Respite, a medical respite for homeless individuals on…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Dr. Miscovich on testing during the COVID-19 pandemic and a new medical respite option for O'ahu's homeless population
This week, Dr. Scott Miscovich from Premier Medical Group Hawai’i, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss what he’s seeing when it comes to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on the latest Wai'anae shooting and incentives to build more housing on O'ahu
This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the latest shooting in Wai'anae that left four dead (0:32). Then…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mark Yonamine on job opportunities with the City and updates to some of DDC's projects
This week, Mark Yonamine, Deputy Director for the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on West O'ahu gun violence and priorities for the next four years
This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the recent gun violence in Wai‘anae and how the City plans to…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Kurt Lager on the newly-created Honolulu Ocean Safety Department and the road ahead
This week, acting director of the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department, Kurt Lager, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast talk about the City’s newest…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Blangiardi on Lahaina one year after deadly fires tore through the historic town
This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to reflect on the Maui wildfires as we mark one year since the tragedy in…
- The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Aedward Los Banos on Waikīkī Vista and preparing for a PSPS
This week, Department of Community Services (DCS) Deputy Director Aedward Los Banos joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to tell us a little about…