Honolulu is replacing an aging ambulance station on Oahu's North Shore, good news for Kahuku residents who depend on it for emergency care.

• Crews broke ground on a new $5 million EMS station in Kahuku.
• It replaces the old facility on Kamehameha Highway.
• The new building will be over 3,000 square feet with a tandem ambulance garage.
• It adds a kitchen, office space, and two crew break rooms.

Outlook: Demolition of the old building starts in November, with construction to follow.