Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2020
Lawyers Demand Hawaii Island Stop Homeless Sweeps
Civil Rights attorneys argue the sweeps are bad for public health and violate peoples’ rights.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Paused For Pandemic, Honolulu Homeless Sweeps To Resume
The city says it wants to help unsheltered homeless people to isolate themselves during the pandemic.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Coronavirus Site For Oahu’s Homeless Will Not Offer Testing
There is no widespread COVID-19 screening or testing of homeless people in Hawaii after a facility set up to help has backed off from part of its original mission.
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Hawaii’s Not Ready For A Wave Of Evictions Caused By The Pandemic
Housing advocates are calling on Gov. David Ige to act now to stop a housing crisis. The governor has offered mixed messages.
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Homeless Seniors On Hawaii Island Shelter At Holiday Inn Express
Kupuna in need will receive shelter and meals during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Nonprofit Plans To Stock Oahu Public Bathrooms During Pandemic
The city declined to put soap in public restrooms, so one group is launching a collaborative solution.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
New Honolulu Tent Program Will Allow Social Distancing For The Homeless
The Keehi Lagoon Park site will be able to accommodate as many as 50 people and their pets. More sites are planned.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Oahu Homeless Shelters Are Desperate For More Room As Virus Looms
Honolulu’s hotels could house Oahu’s homeless population several times over, but officials have announced no concrete plans to expand the shelter system’s capacity.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Honolulu Steps Up Effort To Protect Homeless Population From Virus
A new testing and quarantine center is slated to open Wednesday in Iwilei.
Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2020
Honolulu Said It Would Reopen Public Bathrooms. It Hasn’t
The CDC says park bathrooms should be open 24 hours a day. Honolulu still isn’t following those guidelines.