Meanwhile, keiki homelessness has shot up 43% since 2022, a new report shows.

More than a dozen Civil Beat reporters and photographers set out to chronicle the reality of homelessness on Oʻahu on Jan. 26, the day of the homeless census. Here’s what they saw.

The County Council also increased funding for invasive species mitigation and mental health programs as part of its ongoing review of next year’s budget.

Maui saw a big spike in the number of unsheltered residents and veteran homelessness was also on the rise.

HomeAid Hawaiʻi did not fully disclose payments made to the CEO’s spouse in federal tax returns.

In his first public response to the critical report, Gov. Josh Green said the homeless program has been an extraordinary success and that the state auditor had taken an “unconscionable approach” in evaluating the effort.

A Civil Beat investigation prompted a review, which found problems in the homeless program requiring “immediate attention.”

Mayor Rick Blangiardi pledged Wednesday night to make city services work faster for Oʻahu’s residents.

Hale Maluhia provides emergency shelter to vulnerable women but has never been inspected by county fire inspectors. Staff say the units are safe.