The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi

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 Blangiardi reacts to the Honolulu City Council’s decision to cut funding and essentially eliminate the Mayor’s Office of Economic Revitalization (8:05). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi discusses the new design and security features for the Hawai‘i Driver’s License and State ID (15:59).

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 decided to get involved with the commission (0:33). Then, both commissioners talk about resolutions they’ve introduced and why (3:25). Later, we’re close to kicking off the Youth Climate Action Fund. Kalena and Tanya share why this program is important (14:30).

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 of Police and the challenges ahead (0:34). Later, the Department of Housing and Land Management recently celebrated its first anniversary. Mayor Blangiardi reflects on the progress made (9:05). Then, Mayor Blangiardi talks about Skyline celebrating its third year of operations, a significant milestone for the transit system (12:04). 

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 leadership position and what’s prepared him for this role (0:49). Later, Director Berry discusses the importance of protecting Hawai‘i’s native species (9:05). Finally, things to look forward to: projects Director Berry is excited to hit the ground running with in Waikīkī (24:40).

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) joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the annual sustainability report (0:45). Later, the City’s draft Oʻahu Food Systems plan is out for public comment now, how you can get involved (12:23). Then, Dr. Fox discusses Honolulu’s role in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund (16:11).

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, researchers, and storytellers who talk about how they got involved in Wahi Pana: Storied Places, a temporary art program created by the City and County of Honolulu through a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies (1:02). Then, they discuss the art installations throughout O‘ahu right now, stretching from Waikīkī to Kāneʻohe (3:38). Later, “In the Southern Sun” is open for guests in Waikīkī, how you can explore this immersive art exhibit (12:46).

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 Police (0:47). Later, Mayor Blangiardi talks about John Berry, the City’s new zoo director (3:20). Finally, the demolition of Aloha Stadium is well underway. The mayor reacts to this moment in Hawai‘i history (14:33).  

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 water behind Kahauiki Village that looks a lot different these days (0:39). Later, Miyahira explains what an MH-3 is and the effect these actions have had on getting people off the streets and into the help they need (7:12). Finally, we hear of other states sending homeless individuals here to Hawai‘i, we ask Miyahira if that’s actually the case and what’s being done (9:04).

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 discuss resources for farmers impacted by the recent Kona Low storms (1:36). Then, information for those interested in applying for low-interest disaster loans for small businesses (2:54).

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 department’s response during the recent Kona low storms (1:02). Then, Deputy Director Mamizuka talks about the collaboration between City, State, and Federal partners in the days following Kona low 2 (8:34). Finally, Warren Mamizuka explains what it meant to him to see community members coming out to help their neighbors in need (10:27).