Best DPR Construction Podcasts (2026)

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Near-drowning survivor Sherisse Domingo reunited with rescuers 20:13

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7d ago20:13

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This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, near-drowning survivor Sherisse Domingo, joins host Brandi Higa, along with Honolulu Ocean Safety lieutenant Ryan Moniz, his 4-year-old son, Hunter, and Honolulu EMT, Mica Sundine – all rescuers who saved the 30-year-old’s life. Domingo recalls what she remembers that day at the Kāneʻohe sandbar (1:47). Then, Mon…

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HPD Interim Chief of Police Rade Vanic on illegal fireworks as we approach New Year's Eve 28:33

9d ago28:33

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Honolulu Police Dept. Interim Chief of Police Rade Vanic joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on the anniversary of a fireworks tragedy in Aliamanu (2:27). Then, what is the law when it comes to fireworks reporting and violations (4:06). Finally, how to safely dispose of illegal fireworks (11:01).…

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2025 Constructing with Care Highlights Reel 8:25

18d ago8:25

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This special highlight episode brings together the most impactful moments from every Constructing with Care conversation released in 2025. Through a curated set of clips—no narration needed—we revisit the insights that shaped this year's themes across capital planning and prefabrication. In This Episode: *Aligning capital investments with long-term…

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Mayor Blangiardi on the holiday season, HNL 311, and the 2025 Hawai'i Bowl 34:14

14d ago34:14

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss an emotional Thanksgiving 2025 (1:19). Then, Mayor Blangiardi talks about HNL 311 and how the City and County of Honolulu is using technology to move O‘ahu forward (11:09). Later, as we approach the anniversary of a fireworks tragedy in Aliamanu…

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HFD Captain Kevin Calleon is the 2025 City Employee of the Year 15:17

21d ago15:17

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This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, the 2025 City Employee of the Year, Kevin Calleon, a captain with the Honolulu Fire Department, joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on winning this year’s honor (1:56). Then, Captain Calleon talks about his work with the department’s occupational health and safety programs (2:21). Later, Calleon discusses the role …

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Mayor Blangiardi on Honolulu City Lights opening night and the Safe & Sound program on O'ahu 26:06

28d ago26:06

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss what you can expect for Honolulu City Lights 2025 (3:25). Then, Mayor Blangiardi talks about the Safe & Sound program in Wai‘anae (14:30). Later, how clearing out some tables in Waikīkī has led to safer conditions (19:10).…

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DTS Chief Planner Christopher Clark is the 2025 City Manager of the Year 24:12

1M ago24:12

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This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, the 2025 City Manager of the Year, Christopher Clark, joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on winning this honor and the team at the Department of Transportation Services that helped him get here (1:39). Then, Clark talks about managing the City’s federal transportation funds (4:04). Later, getting to this point of …

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DPR Deputy Director Kēhaulani Pu‘u on Kapolei City Lights and other City parks programs 25:37

1M ago25:37

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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…

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Warren Mamizuka and Chassity Santiago on Honolulu City Lights 2025 23:51

2M ago23:51

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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, d…

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Happy Halloween: spooky stories from members of the Honolulu Police and Fire Departments 35:17

2M ago35:17

35:17

Honolulu Police Department Sergeant Cameron Tuitele joins host Brandi Higa on this week's episode of the One O'ahu Podcast to share a story about the HPD training academy in Waipahu (2:00) and a young officer's experience on the Pali Highway (7:18). Then, Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) Captain Gerald Pacheco recalls strange happenings in Kaka'ako (…

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HART CEO Lori Kahikina on the opening of Skyline Segment II, Phase III construction, and Bill 60 (2025) 30:01

2M ago30:01

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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 it…

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Achieving Conviction in Capital Planning: Part 3 Bridging the Gaps from Strategy to Implementation 22:14

2M ago22:14

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In the third episode of this Constructing With Care, short series, host Leslie Tullio from DPR Construction is once again joined by Curtis Skolnik of CommonSpirit Health and Jonathan Bykowski of Array Advisors. Throughout Episode 21 the team explores how healthcare organizations can execute with confidence, from lean construction and technology int…

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Historic opening ceremony for Skyline Segment II 35:17

2M ago35:17

35:17

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 …

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Mayor Blangiardi on the opening of the next phase of Skyline 29:31

3M ago29:31

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the second Skyline segment between Hālawa (Aloha Stadium) and Middle Street (4:28). Then, Mayor Blangiardi discusses the new Food Hubs at Skyline Stations initiative, a pilot project funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies (13:56). Finally, a fare…

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Kevin Auger, director-designate for DHLM on solicitations for City properties and projects in the pipeline 20:20

3M ago20:20

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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 mea…

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OER Deputy Director Deborah Zysman on joining the City, affordability for everyone, and regenerative tourism 22:37

3M ago22:37

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This week on the One O‘ahu Podcast, Deborah Zysman, the new Deputy Director for the Office of Economic Revitalization, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about why she chose to join the City and County of Honolulu (0:46). Then, Zysman talks about ways her office is working to move Innovation and Technology forward in our community (12:07). Finally, pre…

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Achieving Conviction in Capital Planning: Part 2, Data-Driven Decision Making 22:51

3M ago22:51

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In episode 20 of Constructing With Care, host Leslie Tullio from DPR Construction continues the conversation with Curtis Skolnik of CommonSpirit Health and Jonathan Bykowski of Array Advisors. Building on their earlier discussion about vision, stakeholder alignment, and data-driven strategy, they now dive into how organizations execute with confide…

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A discussion with Asa Shimizu and Abiyana Moore of the Honolulu Youth Commission 30:10

3M ago30:10

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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 Honolul…

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September 11th National Day of Remembrance; a discussion with members from HFD 26:47

4M ago26:47

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Captain Malcolm Medrano and Fire Inspector Carl Otsuka of the Honolulu Fire Department join host Brandi Higa to discuss the importance of Never Forgetting 9/11 (0:50). Then, the group talks about ways the Sept. 11th attacks have changed the way fire departments across the nation prepare for disasters…

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Jennifer Santos on joining the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts 34:03

4M ago34:03

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Jennifer Santos, executive director for the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts joins host Brandi Higa to discuss joining the City and what’s prepared her for this role (0:44). Then, Jennifer Santos talks about creating incubation spaces for artists and cultural practitioners (14:13). Finally, San…

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Mayor Blangiardi on UH football's season opening win, the Waikīkī Natatorium, and hazard pay for firefighters 29:35

4M ago29:35

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the U.H. football team’s season opening win against Stanford (0:47). Then, Mayor Blangiardi provides an update on the feasibility on a project to restore the Waikīkī Natatorium (14:57). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi addressees the issue of COVID-19 …

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Achieving Conviction in Capital Planning: Part 1, Aligning Capital Investments with Long-Term Vision 20:59

4M ago20:59

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In episode 19 of Solving What's Missing in Healthcare, we continue our Constructing With Care series with an in-depth conversation on how health systems can strategically plan capital investments amid today's challenging environment. From rising labor and material costs to suppressed patient volumes and volatile supply chains, healthcare leaders ar…

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Colonel Ed Cruickshank on a recent Purple Heart ceremony at Honolulu Hale 23:26

4M ago23:26

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This week, Colonel Ed Cruickshank, U.S. Army, Retired, Commander of the Rainbow Chapter of the Order of the Purple Heart joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about National Purple Heart Day (0:44). Then, Colonel Cruickshank reacts to a recent Purple Heart ceremony at Honolulu Hale (1:43). Finally, with the 2025 UH football season…

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Mayor Blangiardi on his trip to Japan, homelessness, and the end of pay-per-view for UH football home games 28:55

5M ago28:55

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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 Universi…

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Assistant Zoo Director Jackie Peeler on her new role, conservation, and AZA accreditation 26:50

5M ago26:50

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This week, Honolulu Zoo Assistant Director Jackie Peeler joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about what’s prepared her for this role (1:19). Then, Peeler talks about the importance of conservation and native species (9:13). Finally, she discusses AZA accreditation and why it’s so important (13:29).…

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Mayor Blangiardi on traffic deaths, his upcoming trip to Japan, and Chief of War 24:41

5M ago24:41

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss our recent surge in traffic deaths on O‘ahu roadways (4:27). Then, Mayor Blangiardi talks about his first international trip as mayor as he heads to Japan next week (6:13). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi reacts to the premiere of Chief of War and wha…

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DTS deputy director Jon Nouchi on our recent uptick in traffic fatalities 25:24

6M ago25:24

25:24

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 descri…

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HFD Fire Chief Kalani Hao on the Māʻili wildfire and tips to protect your 'ohana and property 22:59

6M ago22:59

22:59

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 …

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Jordan Abe on free golf for junior golfers at our municipal courses 18:32

6M ago18:32

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This week, Jordan Abe, Golf Course System Administrator for the City and County of Honolulu joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to explain how juniors can golf for free at our municipal courses (1:24). Later, Abe talks about Fairway Tavern, the new food concessionaire coming to ‘Ewa Villages Golf Course (4:18). Finally, it’s been a succ…

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Ocean Safety Lieutenant Bill Ingram on retiring after nearly 46 years on the job 29:35

6M ago29:35

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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 gener…

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Mayor Blangiardi on a racetrack in Kalaeloa, a new AD at UH Mānoa, and Father's Day 26:25

7M ago26:25

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss an interim, dirt racetrack for undeveloped Kalaeloa Park Land (5:53). Then, Mayor Blangiardi reacts to the selection of Matt Elliott as the new Athletics Director for the University of Hawaii at Mānoa (9:47). Finally, Father’s Day weekend is her…

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Harnessing Prefabrication to Balance the Value Equation: Achieving Cost Certainty and Mitigating Risk 18:33

7M ago18:33

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In Episode 18 of Constructing With Care, host Leslie Tullio welcomes back Sarah Francis (Enterprise AVP of Standards and Activation at Advocate Health), Jeff Schroder (AVP of Planning, Design & Construction at Atrium Health), and Sean Ashcroft (Healthcare Core Market Leader at DPR Construction). Together, they explore how prefabrication and standar…

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Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer on Lei Pua ‘Ala: Queer Histories of Hawai‘i 31:46

7M ago31:46

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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…

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Mayor Blangiardi on Memorial Day and a recent town hall meeting at Radford High School 34:35

7M ago34:35

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the 74th Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony (1:20). Later, takeaways from a town hall meeting at Radford High School (3:49). Then, the launch of Phase 2 of Wahi Pana: Storied Places (21:28).By Mayor Rick Blangiardi

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DPR's Nate Serota on Memorial Day, on-leashed dog parks, and Waipi'o Soccer Complex maintenance 32:39

7M ago32:39

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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). Fina…

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Harnessing Prefabrication to Balance the Value Equation: Improving care delivery and operational efficiencies. 23:51

7M ago23:51

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In Episode 17 of Constructing With Care, host Leslie Tullio welcomes back Sarah Francis (Enterprise AVP of Standards and Activation at Advocate Health), Jeff Schroder (AVP of Planning, Design & Construction at Atrium Health), and Sean Ashcroft (Healthcare Core Market Leader at DPR Construction) for a deep dive into the impact of standardization in …

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Mayor Blangiardi on Police Week, the City's Food Drive, and Film Industry Tax Credits 29:06

8M ago29:06

29:06

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…

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Hawai'i Foodbank's Amy Miller on the annual City Employee Food Drive 25:38

8M ago25:38

25:38

This week, Amy Miller, President and CEO of the Hawai‘i Foodbank, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about the incredible need for donations right now (0:33). Then, details on a campaign wrapping up this week with the City and State to raise 515,000 meals for Hawai‘i’s families in need and how you can help (2:47). Later, how fe…

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Korky Gallagher on Makiki’s Cartwright Field being named the oldest active baseball field in America 26:02

8M ago26:02

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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 nei…

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Connie Mitchell and Christopher Thomas discuss the call to action by Mayor Blangiardi for Guardians Ad Litem 26:22

8M ago26:22

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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 Com…

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Mayor Blangiardi on his recent Hale'iwa Town Hall meeting and the oldest active baseball field in America 31:00

9M ago31:00

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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 proclaime…

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Harnessing Prefabrication to Balance the Value Equation: Understanding the tangible benefits 20:02

9M ago20:02

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In episode 16 of Constructing with Care, we dig into how prefabrication is driving tangible financial benefits, improving safety, and accelerating speed to market for healthcare construction projects. Industry leaders join the conversation to break down the power of standardization, long-term operational savings, and the importance of reducing vari…

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Jennifer Walter on HNL Alert, the City's new mass notification system 29:04

9M ago29:04

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Department of Emergency Management Acting Director Jennifer Walter joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the City’s new mass notification system, HNL Alert (0:36). Then, she explains the two ways to sign up for HNL Alerts (8:26). Later, preparation tips for you and your ‘ohana as we approach the drier…

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Mayor Blangiardi on a task force to look into merging HFD and EMS, plus a town hall meeting in Nānākuli 27:01

9M ago27:01

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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 th…

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CCSR's Sarah Harris and Madeline Krueger on updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps 21:29

9M ago21:29

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Sarah Harris and Madeline Krueger of the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency’s (CCSR) Mitigation and Long-Term Disaster Recovery Program, join host Brandi Higa to discuss the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for O‘ahu (1:01). L…

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2025 State of the City Address 57:45

9M ago57:45

57:45

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

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2024 City Employee of the Year Rebecca Choquette, a zookeeper at the Honolulu Zoo 24:12

10M ago24:12

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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 interestin…

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Mayor Blangiardi and Budget Director Andy Kawano on the FY26 Proposed Budget 34:09

10M ago34:09

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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 (4:4…

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Alphonso Braggs and Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Carrow-Boyd on Black History Month in the City and County of Honolulu 28:41

10M ago28:41

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Alphonso Braggs, Assistant Secretary of the National Board of Directors for the NAACP, and Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Carrow-Boyd, Director of Worship and Religious Education at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, join host Brandi Higa to reflect on Mayor Blangiardi’s Black History Month Proclamation Ce…

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Mayor Blangiardi on homeless solutions and his 2025 Town Hall Tour 21:30

10M ago21:30

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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the hiring of Roy Miyahira as the City and County of Honolulu’s new Director of Homeless Solutions (1:19). Later, Mayor Blangiardi lays out what folks can expect in this year’s State of the City Address in March (10:06). Finally, in what has …