A new ambulance station in Ko Olina is now up and running, which is good news for West Oahu residents who've dealt with slow emergency response times.

• The station began operating in October and already answered over a thousand calls.
• It adds a 12th ambulance unit to the fleet, aimed at speeding up response on the Leeward Coast.
• Local emergency officials say they want to grow coverage in the area further.

Outlook: Expect emergency services to keep expanding on the Leeward Coast as the area grows.