Mayor Blangiardi on the City Council's decision to eliminate OER and the new driver's license design

Mayor Blangiardi on the City Council's decision to eliminate OER and the new driver's license design

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).

Honolulu Youth Commissioners Kalena Cooke Shae and Tanya Paia on turning ideas into reality

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).

Mayor Blangiardi on HPD Chief Lazar being sworn-in, housing updates, and Skyline's 3rd anniversary

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the swearing-in of David Lazar as Honolulu’s new Chief of Police and the challenges ahead (0:34). Later, the Department of Housing and Land Management recently celebrated its first anniversary. Mayor Blangiardi reflects on the progress made (9:05). Then, Mayor Blangiardi talks about Skyline celebrating its third year of operations, a significant milestone for the transit system (12:04).

New Zoo Director for the Honolulu Zoo, John Berry, discusses taking on this new leadership role

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, John Berry, new zoo director for the Honolulu Zoo joins host Brandi Higa to talk about taking on this new leadership position and what’s prepared him for this role (0:49). Later, Director Berry discusses the importance of protecting Hawai‘i’s native species (9:05). Finally, things to look forward to: projects Director Berry is excited to hit the ground running with in Waikīkī (24:40).

CCSR Executive Director Dr. Kealoha Fox on the City's Annual Sustainability Report

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Dr. Kealoha Fox, executive director for the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CCSR) joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the annual sustainability report (0:45). Later, the City’s draft Oʻahu Food Systems plan is out for public comment now, how you can get involved (12:23). Then, Dr. Fox discusses Honolulu’s role in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund (16:11).