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Honolulu Mayor In 2020 alone, the ʻEwa ing University of Hawaiʻi Rick Blangiar-Beachunitrespondedto–WestOʻahu.Therequire- di recently pro- nearly 2,400 calls. “Getting ment will officially go into claimed May 16-22 as Na- EMS professionals quick- effect when at least one of
tional Emergency Services Week, and recognized the city’s paramedics and emergency medical tech- nicians for their dedication and sacrifice. At the same May 17 event — and along- side area city Councilman Augie Tulba — the mayor announced that the ʻEwa Beach unit is increasing its emergency response hours from 12 to 24, beginning July 4. Right now, the West- side branch, along with the Makiki unit, are the only two on the island that don’t
er to someone in a medi- cal emergency can make all the difference between life and death. With per- sonnel available 24 hours in this ever-growing com- munity of West Oʻahu, we are grateful to boost safety in our community,” states Tulba ... The University of Hawaiʻi System recent- ly announced that it’s add- ing the COVID-19 vaccine to its health requirements. This means that students must be fully vaccinated to attend in-person classes at any UH campus, includ-
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the three vaccines are ap- proved and fully licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. For more info, visit hawaii.edu/ covid19/vaccinate/require- ment-students-faqs ... The state Department of Educa- tion celebrated 40 teachers statewide who earned or re- newed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification, a recognition for meeting the highest standards for teaching. Roughly 40% of the island’s honorees are Westside educators. A big
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On May 17, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced that May 16-22 is National Emergency Services Week, and the ‘Ewa Beach unit will operate 24 hours, seven days a week, beginning July 4. PHOTO COURTESY CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU
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Intermediate’s Matthew Deeley and Jeffrey-Con- rad Uyemura-Reyes, Nānāikapono Elementary’s Deborah Moon, Campbell
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