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). 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).

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 O‘ahu (1:44). Then, a new contract for Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) CEO Lori Kahikina was recently approved by the HART Board of Directors. Mayor Blangiardi talks about the importance of this contract (10:30). Finally, the mayor addresses a problem property in Wai‘anae known as the “Silva Dome” which continues to raise concerns (11:29).

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 our current COVID-19 situation here in the City and County of Honolulu (0:55). Then, Dr. Miscovich shares about his role leading the City’s A’ala Respite, a new medical respite option for homeless individuals in Honolulu (9:40). Finally, from testing Olympians to college athletes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Dr. Miscovich shares his journey navigating the COVID-19 testing needs of the pandemic (30:27).

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, Mayor Blangiardi talks about his recent signing of Bill 3 and what that means in the potential for building more housing on O’ahu (17:19). Later, International Overdose Awareness Day was on August 31, 2024, why this cause is especially important here in Hawai’i (22:06).