The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi

Roy Miyahira on the homeless situation behind Kahauiki Village and a measure known as MH-3

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the City’s director of homeless solutions, Roy Miyahira joins host Brandi Higa to discuss an area along the water behind Kahauiki Village that looks a lot different these days (0:39). Later, Miyahira explains what an MH-3 is and the effect these actions have had on getting people off the streets and into the help they need (7:12). Finally, we hear of other states sending homeless individuals here to Hawai‘i, we ask Miyahira if that’s actually the case and what’s being done (9:04).

OER on resources for farmers and small businesses affected by the Kona Low storms

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Allison Grosche and Alex Narrajos from the City’s Office of Economic Revitalization join host Brandi Higa to discuss resources for farmers impacted by the recent Kona Low storms (1:36). Then, information for those interested in applying for low-interest disaster loans for small businesses (2:54).

DFM Deputy Director Warren Mamizuka on the Kona Low storms and cleanup

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Department of Facility Maintenance Deputy Director Warren Mamizuka joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the department’s response during the recent Kona low storms (1:02). Then, Deputy Director Mamizuka talks about the collaboration between City, State, and Federal partners in the days following Kona low 2 (8:34). Finally, Warren Mamizuka explains what it meant to him to see community members coming out to help their neighbors in need (10:27).

Mayor Blangiardi on his trip to China and the departure of his managing Director Mike Formby

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about his recent trip to China (0:28). Later, Mayor Blangiardi addresses the transition that happens now that his managing director Mike Formby is leaving the City and County of Honolulu (7:57). Then, the mayor talks about the transformation of an area behind Kahauiki Village (14:52).

Honolulu Emergency Services Dept. leadership discuss recent Kona Low storms

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) Director, Jim Ireland, and Deputy Director, Ian Santee, join host Brandi Higa to discuss the department’s response during the recent Kona low storms (0:46). Then, with so many rescue calls going on, particularly when the Kona low 2 system hit O'ahu, HESD’s leadership team talk about the heroism of their personnel (13:32). Later, both men talk about the resources HESD utilized during the storm response and recovery (22:20).