All Episodes

Mayor Blangiardi on Hurricane Lowell, new deputy chiefs at HPD, and turning 80 years old

ENV Director Roger Babcock on getting rid of green waste and public input on O'ahu's water systems

Mayor Blangiardi on Tropical Storm Lala, the Youth Climate Action Fund, and a new Honolulu Liquor Administrator

Ocean Safety Chief Kurt Lager on Lala, a new headquarters, and the Jr. Lifeguard State Championships

Mayor Blangiardi on storm preps, another affordable housing project, and a future landfill site

CSD Director Kim Hashiro on the new ID design and improving the customer experience for City services

New HPD Chief David Lazar on leadership, safety on our roads, and staffing

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

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

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

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

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

Kauwila Mahi and Ka‘imina‘auao Kahikina on Wahi Pana: Storied Places, a temporary art program

Mayor Blangiardi on a new Police Chief, a new Zoo Director, and the demolition of Aloha Stadium

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

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

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

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

Honolulu Emergency Services Dept. leadership discuss recent Kona Low storms

Jason Samala, HFD Deputy Fire Chief and Waialua resident, discusses the recent Kona Low storms

Members of the NYFD and South Carolina State Fire on providing incident management assistance on O'ahu

Mayor Blangiardi on the recent Kona Low storms and next steps the City is taking to help residents recover

HPD Major Clifford Ramson on Kona Low storm preps and recovery

Molly Pierce from the Dept. of Emergency Management on Kona Low recovery

Amy Miller of the Hawaii Foodbank on this year's annual report and the City's annual Food Drive

Mayor Blangiardi addresses affordability, cost of living concerns in 2026 State of the City

Budget Director Andy Kawano on the Mayor's proposed budget for FY27

HOSD Deputy Chief Jimmy Barros on a new leadership role and taking the department into the future

DTS Deputy Director Hong Li on a new leadership role, safer streets, and driverless technology

Danielle Wills from the Hawai'i Black Chamber of Commerce on Black History Month

Mayor Blangiardi on severe weather, the Haʻikū Stairs, and the 2026 Point in Time Count

Ocean Safety Chief Lager on his vision for the department and plans to support and retain personnel

Mayor Blangiardi on the Chinatown Cultural Plaza and a new ridership high for Skyline

HFD Fire Chief Kalani Hao and Deputy Fire Chief Jason Samala on the 175th anniversary of the department

Mayor Blangiardi on fireworks enforcement, a sewer rate increase, and balancing the budget

HESD Director Jim Ireland on firework-related calls, traffic fatalities, and a bump in flu cases

Near-drowning survivor Sherisse Domingo reunited with rescuers

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

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

HFD Captain Kevin Calleon is the 2025 City Employee of the Year

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

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

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

Warren Mamizuka and Chassity Santiago on Honolulu City Lights 2025

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

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

Historic opening ceremony for Skyline Segment II

Mayor Blangiardi on the opening of the next phase of Skyline

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2025 State of the City Address

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

Mayor Blangiardi and Budget Director Andy Kawano on the FY26 Proposed Budget

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

Mayor Blangiardi on homeless solutions and his 2025 Town Hall Tour

Kevin Auger on the City's 2025-2028 Strategic Housing Plan

Mayor Blangiardi on Wahi Pana and a new strategic housing plan

Randall Wakumoto and Doug Harper on a Rainwater Capture Incentive Program

New CCSR Deputy Director Dr. Kealoha Fox on taking on this new role

Members of the Honolulu Youth Commission share their experiences serving as commissioners

Mayor Blangiardi on fallen fire fighter Fiala, illegal fireworks on O'ahu, and the 2025 Inauguration Ceremony

2025 Inauguration Ceremony: Remarks by Nainoa Thompson

2025 Inauguration Ceremony: Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Inauguration Speech

Dylan Whitsell and Dylan Buck on Neighborhood Commission Office duties and the Neighborhood Board Election

Ted Hayden and Nate Serota of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation

Sheri Kajiwara from the Friends of Honolulu City Lights on the 40th Anniversary of this Iconic Holiday Tradition

Mayor Blangiardi on Wahi Pana and the recent 911 outage

Dr. Sasha Breland, our new Deputy Medical Examiner on shortening the time it takes to finalize reports

Mayor Blangiardi and Mike Gangloff from Show Aloha Land on Honolulu City Lights

Howard Okamura on 60 years (and counting) working for the City and County of Honolulu

Mayor Blangiardi on sewer fee increases plus some General Election reminders

ENV leadership on sewer fee increases and relief for local families

BONUS EPISODE: Noland Keaulana, the off-duty City lifeguard who rescued a missing 17-year-old kayaker

Mayor Blangiardi and Councilmember Matt Weyer on the Charter Amendment Ballot Questions

Ben Sullivan on priorities for CCSR, on-going programs, and tips to save energy and money

Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram on Honolulu PRIDE Month 2024

Dr. Jim Ireland on homeless medical respite, a recent uptick in dog attacks, and e-bike safety

Mayor Blangiardi on 'A'ala Respite and public safety in Wai'anae

Dr. Miscovich on testing during the COVID-19 pandemic and a new medical respite option for O'ahu's homeless population

Mayor Blangiardi on the latest Wai'anae shooting and incentives to build more housing on O'ahu

Mark Yonamine on job opportunities with the City and updates to some of DDC's projects

Mayor Blangiardi on West O'ahu gun violence and priorities for the next four years

Kurt Lager on the newly-created Honolulu Ocean Safety Department and the road ahead

Mayor Blangiardi on Lahaina one year after deadly fires tore through the historic town

Aedward Los Banos on Waikīkī Vista and preparing for a PSPS

Mayor Blangiardi on improvements to Queen Street and Kekaulike Mall

Roger Morton on Skyline, the recent DTS online outage, and roadway safety

Mayor Blangiardi with an update on affordable housing and on executing our homeless strategy

Mayor Blangiardi on the loss of Tamayo Perry, the 2024 Town Hall tour, and FestPAC

Hiro Toiya on the 2024 Hurricane Season and HECO's PSPS

Mayor Blangiardi on the new Ocean Safety Department, Ha‘ikū Stairs, and the 2024 Point-in-Time Count

Clarke Bright, bandmaster of the Royal Hawaiian Band

Mayor Blangiardi on Homelessness, Crime, and becoming a "Purple Heart City"

Dept. of Parks & Rec: Waipi'o Soccer Complex renovations, Summer Fun, and Memorial Day

Jordana Ferreira, the City’s new Early Childhood Resource Coordinator