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Dr. Kenneth Luke appointed as administrator of Hawai‘i State Hospital
The Hawai‘i Department of Health selected Dr. Kenneth Luke as the new administrator of the Hawai‘i State Hospital in Kaneohe on Oʻahu.
First graduates of mental health technician program honored in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health and Windward Community College honored the first two graduates of a new certificate program to grow Hawaiʻi’s mental healthcare workforce.
Hawai‘i State Hospital Reports Four Positive COVID-19 Cases
The Hawai‘i State Hospital in Kane‘ohe reports that one patient and three staff members within the hospital’s admissions unit have tested positive for COVID-19.
Health Department Appoints New State Hospital Administrator
Heidelberg will lead operations for the existing hospital as well as the new facility under construction.
Investigation Concludes into Hawai‘i State Hospital Escape
The investigation was prompted by the 2017 escape of Randall Saito from the Hawai‘i State Hospital. No hospital employees will receive disciplinary action.
New Security Features Unveiled for New Hawai‘i State Hospital Building
The Hawai‘i Dept of Health today unveiled the security features for a new, $140 million, state-of-the-art Hawai‘i State Hospital building to enhance safety.
New Indictment Against Hawai‘i Hospital Escapee
The newly indicted case charges Saito with his escape from the Hawaii State Hospital, as well as four new counts of Identity Theft in the First Degree
Randall Saito Extradited Back to Hawai‘i
Hawaiʻi State Hospital escapee Randall Saito arrived on Oʻahu on Wednesday afternoon aboard a non-commercial flight in the custody of federal marshals.
Judge Authorizes Saito’s Extradition to Hawai‘i
Randall T Saito was served on Friday in San Joaquin Superior Court with a Governor’s Warrant, issued by the State of California, authorizing his extradition.
Extradition Hearing Set for Hawai‘i State Hospital Escapee
Saito was given the choice to either admit his identity and agree to extradition back to Hawaiʻi or ask for a hearing to be scheduled to contest extradition. Saito chose the latter option.
Atty Gen: Saito’s Escape was “Premeditated, Intentional and Planned”
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is placing a total of seven Hawaiʻi State Hospital employees on off-duty status without pay pending the investigation.
UPDATE BREAKING: Saito Landed in California 2 Hours Before Being Reported Missing
Sources tell Maui Now that a man who escaped from the Hawaiʻi State Hospital was only on Maui for a short while before boarding another flight for the mainland
