On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Ticannaf "Big Braddah Teak" joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the cleanup and recovery following Hurricane Lowell on Kaua'i (2:24). Later, Teak talks about leaving his family to go to work, in the Kaua'i Emergency Operation Center, not knowing what he would be coming home to (4:16). Finally, Kaua'i County Mayor Derek Kawakami has sought to provide steady, reassuring leadership through this event. We try to breakdown the secret to his calming presence (13:12). 

Note: The One O'ahu Podcast was recorded from Kaua'i this week, where members of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi's communications team were asked to help with recovery messaging.

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the cleanup and recovery following Hurricane Lowell (0:31). Later, the Honolulu Police Department has two new Deputy Chiefs. The mayor reacts to those appointments (8:23). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi discusses turning 80 years old next week (15:02).

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the director for the City’s Department of Environmental Services, Roger Babcock, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about removing green waste following Tropical Storm Lala (1:27). Then, Director Babcock discusses a series of community meetings to guide the future of the City’s wastewater and storm water infrastructure (6:17). Finally, opportunities to reduce your sewer bill (14:45).

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the cleanup and recovery following Tropical Storm Lala (0:37). Later, Honolulu is supporting eligible youth-led projects, up to $4999 each, across O’ahu that design, develop, and implement climate solutions. More on this project. (9:56). Finally, the Honolulu Liquor Commission voted to appoint Jason White as its next Administrator. Mayor discusses the selection. (18:12).

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the Chief for the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department (HOSD) Kurt Lager talks about the challenges of Tropical Storm Lala (0:42). Then, the latest when it comes to securing a new headquarters for HOSD (5:26). Finally, Team O'ahu recently won the Jr. Lifeguard State Championships. Chief Lager reacts to that recent success (8:26).

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about storm preps ahead of another system making its way towards our islands (0:33). Later, the City recently began demolition of the former Dee Lite Bakery, Mayor Blangiardi explains what this step means for his administration (4:01). Finally, with options and time not on our side, Mayor Blangiardi talks about options for a future landfill site (5:48).

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the Director for the City’s Department of Customer Services, Kim Hashiro, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the new driver’s license and State ID design (0:40). Then, property tax payments have gone cashless, what you need to know (20:39). Finally, Director Hashiro discusses ways the City is working to improve the customer experience at Satellite City Halls (30:08).

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the Honolulu Police Department’s newest Chief of Police, Chief David Lazar joins host Brandi Higa to talk about taking on this new leadership position and what’s prepared him for this role (0:44). Later, Chief Lazar explains his strategy when it comes to preventing traffic deaths on O‘ahu (9:36). Then, the new Chief of Police addresses the staffing in the department (13:41).

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).