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Dozens of mental health workers at Kahi Mohala soon to be out of jobs
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (Island News) -- Dozens of adults with mental illness have already been transferred out of Kahi Mohala in anticipation of the sale to Queen's Health System. In a letter on Wednesday, Sutter Health told employees: "In preparation for this transfer, forensic services will no longer be offered at Kahi Mohala."
2 people, including 3-year-old boy, seriously injured after being ejected from moped
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 3-year-old boy and an adult male were seriously injured in a moped crash in Ewa Beach on Thursday afternoon, Emergency Medical Services said. It happened around 4:10 p.m. on Keahumoa Parkway. EMS said the boy and a man in his 20s to 30s were on a...
Here's what's opening in one of the shuttered Outback Steakhouse Hawaii locations
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) -- The shuttered Outback Steakhouse restaurant in Kapolei may not be vacant for too much longer. Island News has learned that Shabuya, the popular all-you-can-eat hotpot restaurant located at Ala Moana Center, is expanding to West Oahu, opening in the former Outback space.
Court docs: Waianae standoff suspect told authorities there would be ‘bloodshed’ if evicted
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - New court documents revealed that the suspect in the hours-long standoff with police last week in Waianae warned there would be “bloodshed” if he was ever to be forced out of his home. Howard Abraham, 50, made his initial appearance in court Monday on multiple...
Queen’s Health System signs letter of intent to acquire West Oahu psychiatric hospital
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Queen’s Health System says it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Kahi Mohala psychiatric hospital in Ewa Beach from California-based health system Sutter Health Pacific for an undisclosed sum. This comes after Queen’s recently finalized the purchase of Wahiawa General Hospital.
Department of Law Enforcement to implement body-worn cameras for Sheriffs, several divisions
The Department of Law Enforcement is looking at ways to improve by looking at new training and implementing new equipment. That includes the addition of body-worn cameras for sheriffs.
Looking for a fun summer job? Wet ‘n’ Wild is hiring ahead of its busiest season
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Looking for a fun summer job that will keep you on your toes?. Wet ‘n’ Wild is looking for young people to join their team as they gear up for their busiest season. After 25 years in Kapolei, the water park estimates it has given...
$36M project will bolster accessibility into Oahu’s second-busiest commercial harbor
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - State officials, along with James Campbell Company representatives, gathered in Kalaeloa on Wednesday for the blessing of a new $36 million transportation project. Located west of Kalaeloa Boulevard in the Kapolei Harborside project area, the latest phase of the Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor Access Road is set...
Must-have power tools for your next DIY project
HONOLULU (HI Now) - If you’ve always wanted to get into more DIY projects but don’t know what tools you need to start, City Mill has got you covered! HI Now host Kainoa Carlson is at City Mill with Waianae Supervisor, Stuart Suster, as he shares the must-have power tools for your next DIY Project.
Power up your weekend: 31st He-Man Competition bringing deals, drills
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Get ready for the ultimate test of power, skill, and accuracy as the 31st annual He-Man Competition is set to take place this weekend on Maui and Oahu. Wake Up 2Day went live from Slims Power Tools Kalihi and met with Marketing Manager Megan Okamura to find out the latest details about […]
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