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The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi

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.

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25:37

DPR Deputy Director Kēhaulani Pu‘u on Kapolei City...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2025/11/13

This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Kēhaulani Pu‘u, deputy director for the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about what to expect this year at Kapolei City Lights (4:28). Then, deputy director Pu‘u reflects on the recent Mayor’s Arbor Day Ceremony at Pu‘u O Hulu Community Park (10:40). Later, she provides an update on the replanting effort after many trees on O‘ahu’s West Coast were devasted by the coconut rhinoceros beetle (13:22).

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23:51

Warren Mamizuka and Chassity Santiago on Honolulu...

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2025/11/06

This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Dept. of Facility Maintenance (DFM) Deputy Director Warren Mamizuka and DFM Public Information Officer Chassity Santiago join host Brandi Higa to talk about expanding Honolulu City Lights to Thomas Square this year (1:27). Then, what to expect during Honolulu City Lights on the Fasi Civic Grounds (3:16). Later, dates, times, and details to plan your trip to the state’s most popular holiday display (5:51).

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30:01

HART CEO Lori Kahikina on the opening of Skyline...

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2025/10/23

This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, HART executive director and CEO, Lori Kahikina joins host Brandi Higa to talk about Skyline’s segment II opening and what it took to get to this point (0:40). Then, Kahikina talks about Phase III of this project and how you can have a say in some design elements of the stations (9:10). Later, Bill 60 is making its way through Honolulu City Council which provides an opportunity for Skyline to expand. Kahikina explains what this Bill would do for HART and the

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35:17

Historic opening ceremony for Skyline Segment 2

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2025/10/16

Skyline, Honolulu’s rail system, opens it second segment to the public on Thursday, Oct. 16. Segment two extends the line from East Kapolei to Middle Street, and adds four stations. This week, we bring you audio from the historic opening ceremony for segment two held on Oct. 15, 2025. Mayor Blangiardi delivers remarks on the journey it took to get to this point (1:25). Then, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation CEO Lori Kahikina describes the different agencies and individuals who made this

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20:20

Kevin Auger, director-designate for DHLM on...

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2025/10/02

This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Kevin Auger, director-designate for the City’s Department of Housing and Land Management, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about progress as it relates to combining Housing and Land Management into one unified department (0:49). Later, Director Auger discusses the solicitations for City properties and what this means for O‘ahu residents (4:30). Finally, the projects in the pipeline over the next few months (15:51).

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30:10

A discussion with Asa Shimizu and Abiyana Moore of...

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2025/09/18

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Asa Shimizu, chair of the Honolulu Youth Commission, and commissioner, Abiyana Moore, join host Brandi Higa to discuss why they chose to be on the Honolulu Youth Commission (1:34). Later, both commissioners explain the power the commission has to direct actual change in the City and County of Honolulu (5:17). Then, both young people reflect on the biggest thing they’ve learned so far from being on the commission (19:55).

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28:55

Mayor Blangiardi on his trip to Japan, homelessness,...

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2025/08/14

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 Blangiardi provides an update on the effort to get more homeless individuals off the streets and into more permanent housing (12:52). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi reacts to the announcement that University of Hawai‘i home football games televised by Spectrum Sports will not be on pay-per-view (19:53).

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25:24

DTS deputy director Jon Nouchi on our recent uptick...

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2025/07/17

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 deaths on O’ahu roadways (0:39). Then, HART begins trial operations this month for the next segment of Skyline; Deputy Director Nouchi talks about what this means (14:58). Finally, he describes a proposal now to change some bus routes to encourage folks to better utilize Skyline (19:03).

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22:59

HFD Fire Chief Kalani Hao on the Māʻili wildfire and...

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2025/07/10

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 a 94-year-old woman dead and multiple structures damaged (0:49). Then, wildfire season isn’t over yet, what to do if you spot a brushfire (6:06). Finally, Chief Hao provides tips to protect your ‘ohana and property ahead of future threats (10:42).

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29:35

Ocean Safety Lieutenant Bill Ingram on retiring after...

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2025/06/19

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 Department (HOSD) after nearly 46 years on the job (0:45). Then, Ingram shares his secret to passing the challenging HOSD physical exam every year (12:54). Finally, his advice for the next generation of lifeguards following in his footsteps (21:47).

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31:46

Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer on Lei Pua ‘Ala: Queer...

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2025/06/05

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 Hawai‘i (2:33). Later, they talk about a new historical plaque unveiled this week at Queen’s Surf Beach in Waikīkī (10:32). Finally, while great strides have been made in telling the stories of Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ history, Wilson and Hamer describe what more can be done to move our communities forward when it comes to inclusivity and the

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32:39

DPR's Nate Serota on Memorial Day, on-leashed dog...

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2025/05/22

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 about the need for fresh lei for the Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony (2:27). Later, Serota explains an effort to make City parks friendlier for responsible dog kahu and their canine (6:15). Finally, the Waipi‘o Soccer Complex will be closed for the month of June, Serota explains the necessary maintenance projects set to begin (12:20).

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29:06

Mayor Blangiardi on Police Week, the City's Food...

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2025/05/15

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 food drive has just ended but as Mayor Blangiardi explains, the need for healthy meals is only growing for O‘ahu families (19:32). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi discusses film industry tax credits and the importance of TV production in our islands (21:44).

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26:02

Korky Gallagher on Makiki’s Cartwright Field being...

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2025/05/01

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 recent recognition of Cartwright Field as the ‘The Oldest Active Baseball Field in America’ (8:50 ). Then, what is next in the mission to spread this historic news about this historic neighborhood park in Makiki (14:00). Later, Korky explains who Alexander Joy Cartwright was and the lasting mark he made on Honolulu beyond the baseball

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26:22

Connie Mitchell and Christopher Thomas discuss the...

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2025/04/24

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 Thomas join host Brandi Higa to discuss the call to action by Mayor Blangiardi and other leaders to serve as advocates for homeless individuals as Guardians Ad Litem (2:10). Then, how Assisted Community Treatment (ACT) works at helping individuals with severe mental illness (4:17). Finally, Mitchell and Thomas both explain why this work is

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31:00

Mayor Blangiardi on his recent Hale'iwa Town Hall...

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2025/04/17

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). Later, Mayor Blangiardi discusses the importance of two bills he recently signed into law, Bill 1 and Bill 50 (17:30). Finally, reaction to Honolulu’s Cartwright Neighborhood Park being proclaimed the oldest active baseball field in America (22:14).

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27:01

Mayor Blangiardi on a task force to look into merging...

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2025/04/03

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 Honolulu Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services would be better off as a single, integrated department (0:57). Then, Mayor Blangiardi discusses the start of passenger operations for the second segment of Skyline, the City’s rail transit system, by Oct. 1, 2025 (14:09). Later, takeaways from Mayor Blangiardi’s recent town hall meeting in

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57:45

2025 State of the City Address

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2025/03/19

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi delivered the 2025 State of the City address on Tuesday, March 18th from the Mission Memorial Auditorium in Honolulu.

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24:12

2024 City Employee of the Year Rebecca Choquette, a...

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2025/03/13

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 Year, joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on her award (0:59). Then, Choquette talks about why she wanted to go into this field of work and what she loves most (3:30). Finally, some interesting stories about the animals she works with each and every day (5:42).

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34:09

Mayor Blangiardi and Budget Director Andy Kawano on...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2025/03/06

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 Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposals submitted to the Honolulu City Council (1:06). Later, both men talk about key infrastructure and public service projects included in this year’s budget (4:49). Finally, where to find this year’s proposed budget and how to weigh in before the final budget is passed (21:17).

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