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HPD takes action to deal with Oʻahu’s mental health crisis
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is expanding its Crisis Intervention Team program to improve responses to mental health emergencies. The effort brings together officers, mental health professionals and community advocates to deal with the mental health crisis emerging on Oʻahu. The program trains officers to recognize signs of crisis, use empathy and apply…
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Driving safer as traffic fatalities continue to rise
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Following two deadly crashes yesterday, Oahu’s traffic fatality death toll has risen to 60, surpassing the total amount from 2024. Man, 28, dies following Waialua motor vehicle collision Multiple of these accidents involved violations of basic driving laws, including speeding, impairment, red light violations, and overall distractions. “What many people don’t know…
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HPD makes step to be more transparent to the public
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department has introduced a new online page for its Public Affairs Office. The page — which went live on Tuesday, Sept. 9 — is designed to make it easier for the public and media to find information in one place. The webpage gathers resources that were once spread across…
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Bell: Danielle Smith warns auto insurers, public auto insurance back on the table
Is she playing hardball? Is she calling their bluff? Read More
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When is it appropriate to call 911 for a rescue while hiking?
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hiking can be a daunting experience that comes with a lot of risks and plenty of rewards. If something goes wrong on the hike, however, it can be tempting to call emergency services for aid. While it is important to get help in times of genuine concern or crisis, Kauaʻi Fire Department…
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Calgary, Edmonton leading Canada in new housing construction, but will prices fall?
Calgary and Edmonton continue to lead the country in new housing construction, new data show, but some industry watchers question whether this uptick in new builds will bring prices down. Read More
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Firefighters who lost their lives on the job remembered at ceremony
A palpable solemnity hung over city hall as hundreds of people gathered on Tuesday to memorialize Calgary’s firefighters who lost their lives during or because of their jobs. Read More
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Record number of vehicles in Banff as officials consider further traffic reduction measures
As the Town of Banff handled another record summer of vehicle visits, officials in the mountain mecca say they wouldn’t be opposed to turning away motorists during their busiest times. Read More
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‘We’ve got nowhere to go’: Calgary homeowner fears hillside infill project will damage family home
Calgarian homeowner Vivien Harben and her family have roots in the southwest neighbourhood of Richmond going back 57 years — all tied to a quiet hillside property passed down from her father. Now, she is preparing her latest appeal in a decade-long battle against a new infill development next door, which she fears will cause…
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Are arenas safe? How ammonia leaks are detected and prevented
Staff and patrons at Jack Setters arena were required to evacuate Monday evening following an ammonia leak in the rink’s refrigeration system. Read More