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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Boy, 8, falls down shaft at Koko Crater Trail
An 8-year-old boy was critically injured today after falling roughly 20 feet down a shaft into a bunker-like room near the top of the popular Koko Crater Trail in Hawaii Kai. The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call about the incident at 5 :24 p.m. and dispatched five units staffed with 13 personnel. The first unit arrived on the scene at 5 :39 p.m., with rescuers heading up the steep trail on foot while other units secured a landing zone nearby for HFD's Air 1 helicopter. The boy, who reportedly is a local resident, was hiking with his parents when he fell. Rescuers reached him at 5 :57 p.m. and provided treatment to prepare him for extraction, HFD said. Air 1 safely airlifted the child to the landing zone, where his care was transferred to a Honolulu Emergency Medical Services crew at 6 :10 p.m. EMS said he was taken to a hospital in critical condition. 3 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Three keiki seriously injured in two-vehicle crash in Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A two-vehicle collision in the Ewa Beach area has hospitalized five patients, three of which are children, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. Oahu's traffic deaths in 2025 have doubled compared to the same time last year Officials said the crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, on the H-1 Freeway near the Kunia-Ewa offramp. The incident caused a temporary closure of three lanes of the offramp. The area reopened shortly before 10 a.m. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Honolulu EMS responded with multiple units and provided advanced life support at the scene. All five patients were transported to area hospitals in serious condition. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Honolulu Ocean Safety, EMS respond to multiple North Shore calls
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Ocean Safety and Emergency Medical Services responded to multiple calls across Oʻahu's North Shore on May 31. Around 8 a.m., first responders attended to a 29-year-old Waialua woman, who injured her shoulder while surfing. The woman was brought to shore and provided with treatment, declining transportation to the hospital. Motorcyclist critically injured in Kamehameha Highway accident Before 9:30 a.m., lifeguards rescued two swimmers who were struggling to stay afloat at Three Tables. Both swimmers were brought to safety and did not require medical attention. Shortly after the Three Tables rescue, a 38-year-old man suffered a head injury and multiple lacerations after being swept off his feet by a wave at Sharks Cove. The man was able to bring himself to shore and sustained additional cuts from the were able to aid the man with initial treatment before handing over treatment to Honolulu EMS, who eventually took him to the hospital in serious condition. None of the rescues that occurred took place at guarded beaches. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Honolulu EMS honors newly promoted personnel
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The celebrations are in full swing for this year's National Emergency Medical Services Week. The Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division recently honored the promotions of eight paramedics and two office personnel during a ceremony held at the Mission Memorial Auditorium. Honolulu mayor declares Emergency Medical Services week The honorees included: EMS District Chiefs Jason Moses and Shara Molina EMS Supervisors Lee Lenchanko, Julia Seto, Jeff Jacobson, Mitch Kam and Mike Park Administrative Staff Alisa Vincent (Personnel Clerk) and Jessica Bornoff (Supervising Office Assistant) These men and women have earned their promotions to Paramedic Supervisors, District Chiefsand office supervisors. EMS is a very difficult career, and in order to move up, you have to have a lot of grit and determination. I commend all of our personnel who were promoted today and thank them for their commitment to our island's sick and injured. Jim Ireland, Director of Honolulu Emergency Services DepartmentThe ceremony also featured guest speaker Aaron Mikami, a COVID-19 survivor who credited EMS with saving his life. Since my battle with COVID-19, I've had time to reflect on everyone who played a role in mysurvival and recovery. So many dedicated medical professionals were involved, and it all beganwith the men and women of Honolulu EMS. They initiated the chain of survival, and being part of this promotional ceremony during EMS Week brings the entire journey full circle. It's an honor to stand with those who were there for me at the very beginning Aaron Mikami In December 2020, Mikami was found unresponsive while quarantining in a hotel room after contracting COVID-19. Honolulu EMS was able to administer life-saving measures, which kept him alive during the transport to the hospital. Check out more news from around Hawaii To learn more about the Honolulu Emergency Media Services Division, visit their website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Honolulu mayor declares Emergency Medical Services week
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Mayor Rick Blangiardi declared May 18 to May 24 as National Emergency Medical Services Week in Honolulu. The day honors the critical role of the island's paramedics and emergency medical technicians. 'On behalf of the entire City and County of Honolulu, mahalo to the members of our dedicated and highly-skilled EMS ʻohana,' Blangiardi said. 'The way you handle the high call volumes and high stakes with unwavering focus is inspiring and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Please know your selflessness in responding to emergencies and saving the lives of our resident and visitors alike, is nothing short of heroic. Bravo!' 60% of Americans will not do this. Are you one of them? 8 takeaways from a new report This year is the 51st anniversary of National EMS Week, with the national theme of 'We Care. For Everyone.' Officials said the theme reflects the legacy of EMS practitioners and their commitment to bettering communities. 'Our paramedics and EMTs are dedicated to a very difficult career. Every shift they show up, not knowing who will need their care,' Jim Ireland, director of the Honolulu EMS said. 'They are incredibly brave, and we appreciate everything they do for our island's sick and injured.' Ireland said now that the effects of the COVID pandemic are not as widely felt, EMS has seen an influx of calls.'We're having record-breaking call volume now that COVID is over. People are out enjoying themselves. We've got visitors back, and we're adding to the fleet and hiring as quickly as we can,' he said. The recognition feels extra rewarding for EMS workers, such as Kevin Twomey, who is Honolulu's EMS Week Hero. 'Everybody works so hard, everyday that we go to work we're thrust into countless situations where we need to make a difference,' Twomey said. 'And what I try to focus on is that it's going to be a positive difference for the people that we're contacting.' According to Honolulu EMS, they responded to more than 106,000 911 calls last year and administered advanced medical care to more than 89,000 patients. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
