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 introduce herself and talk about her priorities in this new leadership role (0:36). Later, Dr. Breland explains what it is going to take to shorten the time it takes to finalize reports and provide closure for families (2:32). Then, Dr. Breland discusses what her experience was like during the COVID-19 pandemic while she was working in Washington D.C. (15:45).

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 Aloha Land joins to talk about his displays on the Civic Grounds to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of Honolulu City Lights (9:32). Finally, Mike Gangloff shares why he got into the business of Christmas cheer (14:35)!

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 (1:38). Later, Mr. Okamura talks about his first day working for the Department of Customer Services and how his job has changed over the years (2:07). Finally, Howard Okamura’s office has moved from location to location since 1964, most are buildings that do not exist today (3:35).

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). Then, Mayor Blangiardi talks about the need to raise sewer fees for the first time since 2016 (3:52). Finally, City Clerk Glen Takahashi joins us with some General Election reminders (26:44).

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 O’Keefe join host Brandi Higa to talk about where they are in the process of naming new landfill site (4:52). Later, with several large projects upcoming, ENV talks about the need to raise sewer fees for the first time since 2016 (6:46). Plus, what local families can do to help offset those rising costs (13:57).

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 Keaulana. Keaulana searched through the night for a missing 17-year-old kayaker. Keaulana recounts his search and the moments following his rescue of the teen off Waikīkī on the morning of Oct. 17.

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 ways the City and County of Honolulu is celebrating Honolulu Pride Month (2:17). Then, with General Election ballots going out in the mail this week, Mayor Blangiardi and Councilmember Weyer discuss the Charter Amendment questions on this year’s ballot (6:00). Finally, both men react to Bill 22 relating to fireworks, which was approved by the Honolulu City Council last week (21:45).

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 discuss his priorities as he steps in this new role as the City’s Chief Resilience Officer (0:42). Then, the deadline has just passed for the Better Buildings Benchmark program. What that means and how the data for this program will be used (4:54). Finally, tips for our listeners on ways they can conserve today and save some money in the process (24:56).

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 LGBTQ Liaison (2:44). Then, with October serving as Honolulu Pride Month, DMD Jayaram talks about all the ways the City and County of Honolulu is celebrating (5:08). Finally, the Deputy Managing Director talks about the City’s DOE shadow program (7:23).

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 City’s medical respite sites for homeless individuals (0:54). Later, Dr. Ireland responds to the recent uptick in dog attacks on O‘ahu (20:22). Then, with more of our island keiki getting injured in e-bike crashes, Dr. Ireland discusses e-bike, scooter, and one-wheel safety (30:03).