The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi

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 Lahaina (0:27). Later, Mayor Blangiardi reacts to the devastating news on the passing of longtime homeless advocate Twinkle Borge (4:16). Then, Mark Yonamine re-joins the City’s Department of Design and Construction as the department’s deputy director (12:50).

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 himself and what prepared him for this role (4:18). Then, Deputy Director Los Banos provides an update on Waikīkī Vista (5:12). Finally, there’s an outreach effort underway from the Department’s Elderly Affairs Division to educate seniors and vulnerable populations ahead of Hawaiian Electric’s PSPS (29:05).

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the collaboration with the State to repave a portion of Queen Street before handing over jurisdiction to the City, helping to resolve a 123-year-old issue impacting residents and businesses in Kakaʻako (0:48). Later, the mayor talks about a $4.4 million construction project now complete at Kekaulike Mall in historic Chinatown (8:42).

This week, Department of Transportation Services (DTS) Director Roger Morton joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about Skyline, as the rail system celebrates its first year of operations (3:53). Then, Director Morton answer questions on last month’s TheBus and HandiVan online outage and what is being done to ensure it does not happen again. (11:32). Finally, Roger Morton discusses transit safety and what can be done to make O‘ahu a safer place for all users of our roadways (19:10).

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the recent passing of Hawaiian music legend and former Royal Hawaiian Band bandmaster Aaron Mahi (0:28). Later, from an emergency shelter to a new homeless triage center, multiple announcements have been made recently in our efforts to get more people off the streets and into more permanent housing (6:37). Then, Mayor Blangiardi explains his support for Bill 23, prohibiting gifts to City officers and employees valued at more than $50 (16:38).   

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the recent loss of Tamayo Perry, a City lifeguard and Pro Surfer who died in waters off the North Shore on Sunday (0:47). Later, Mayor Blangiardi reflects on the 2024 Town Hall tour. His takeaways, thoughts, and lessons learned (2:53). Finally, O‘ahu played host to the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC). Mayor Blangiardi shares his festival experience (19:05).

This week, Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Director Hiro Toiya joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the 2024 Hurricane Season Outlook (00:38). Then, Starting July 1, Hawaiian Electric is launching its Public Safety Power Shutoff program to reduce the risk of wildfire. Director Toiya talks about the City’s role in this program (3:03). Finally, a quick look back at the recent full activation of the EOC for a recent Kona Low system (16:20).

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss his recent signing of Resolution 24-103 to create a standalone Ocean Safety Department (14:48). Then, Mayor Blangiardi talks about a topic that he wasn’t expecting at the Koko Head Town Hall meeting: the removal of Ha‘ikū Stairs, which are located in Windward O‘ahu (17:12). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi explains the data points that he’s paying attention to from this year’s Point-in-Time Count (20:10).

This week, Clarke Bright, bandmaster for the Royal Hawaiian Band, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the band’s new home at the Waikīkī Vista following the band’s first full rehearsal (5:38). Later, how to request the Royal Hawaiian Band at your event (15:17) Finally, Clarke Bright talks about what it takes to be in the Royal Hawaiian Band, the only full-time municipal band in the country (20:02).

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss his recent trip to Washington D.C. and his request to congress when it comes to addressing homelessness on O‘ahu (0:31). Then, Mayor Blangiardi talks about a passionate exchange with a constituent regarding crime, which took place at a recent Nanakuli town hall meeting (11:13). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi explains the significance of signing Bill 7, declaring the City and County of Honolulu as a “Purple Heart City” (24:17).