This week, the City’s new Homeless Coordinator, Sam Moku, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss his transition into this new role, Iwilei Center and additional properties coming online to assist homeless individuals, and this year’s Point-In-Time Count.

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss working with the State on new programs to tackle homelessness, signing the Amended Full Funding Grant Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration, and the Honolulu Zoo’s nomination for Best Zoo in America by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

This week, Ka’ili Trask O’Connell, Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss joining this administration, Honolulu’s recent win in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge, and preparations ahead of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss open communication to restore public trust in local government, a free hula show in Waikīkī, and film production on O‘ahu.

This week, Captain Adrian Cravalho and Fire Fighter II Matt Ramsey of the Honolulu Fire Department join host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast. Both men were involved in the rescue of Ian Snyder, the hiker who went missing for three days after falling nearly 1,000 feet near the Pali Notches trail in December 2023

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to announce his new Homelessness Coordinator and to discuss the purchase of Iwilei Center. Plus, what to expect in this year’s State of the City Address and the subsequent Town Hall Tour.

This week, Sal Petilos, Administrator for the Honolulu Liquor Commission, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to discuss what it means to have five commissioners on the Honolulu Liquor Commission, his goal to improve operations and streamline processes within his agency, and what licensees need to know about Bill 28 (2023), CD1 (NARCAN).

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger, the Haʻikū Stairs, Operation Blue Light Christmas, and more TV shows being filmed on O’ahu. Bonus content: The Department of Transportation Services (DTS) discusses its newest campaign: Happy HOLO Days!

This week, Owen Ho of the Friends of Honolulu City Lights joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the creation of Honolulu City Lights, the genesis of Shaka Santa, and what it was like to work with Carol Costa, the “Mother of Honolulu City Lights.”

This week, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss crime on O’ahu’s west coast, BWS rate increases, and the latest Ala Wai flood plan.

This week, Nate Serota, the Public Information Officer for the Department of Parks and Recreation, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to talk about Kapolei City Lights, a new shower at Kaimana Beach, the Koko Head Shooting Complex and so much more!

This week, Alex Ching, a recreation specialist with the Department of Parks and Recreation and long-time curator for the statues of Honolulu City Lights, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to talk about the history of some of the sculptures and the work that goes in to putting on O‘ahu’s most beloved annual holiday celebration.

This week, Matt Gonser, the City’s Chief Resilience Officer, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to talk about the City’s First Climate Adaptation Strategy, “Climate Ready Oʻahu” and how residents can weigh in, plus dry conditions and what this means for wildfire risks.

This week, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss his trip to Maui to meet with Mayor Richard Bissen, details on the wildfire risk assessment group on O‘ahu, and “Movember.”

On this episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, City golf administrator Jordan Abe and assistant golf administrator, Nainoa O’Sullivan join host Brandi Higa to discuss booking tee times at our City courses, concessions, and the health of the grass at the Ala Wai Golf Course.

This week, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss defueling Red Hill, homelessness, and a plaque dedication ceremony for Honouliuli National Historic site.

This week, the Honolulu Fire Department’s (HFD) Deputy Fire Chief Jason Samala joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss HFD’s resources on Maui, Fire Prevention Week, and engine sirens.

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss developing more workforce housing on O’ahu and his new MOCA executive director.

This week, Department of Customer Services (CSD) Director Kim Hashiro, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss CSD’s overhauled website, feral chickens, and the future of the rainbow license plate design.

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Safe and Sound Program, a new affordable housing project in Kapolei, and the Honolulu Liquor Commission.