David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Manager Alleges Potential Fraud In Homeless Village Construction
Manager claims a variety of legal violations during construction of the kauhale tiny homes, but the developer says he doesn’t understand the law.
Courtesy: DLNR/2025
Denby Fawcett: 911 Calls Led To Recent Clearing Of Diamond Head Camps
State and city officials combined major sweeps with service tents offering food, showers and housing options.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Hawai‘i Lawmakers To Require Audit Of Green’s Kauhale Homeless Initiative
The governor says the funding legislators also approved will keep the state on track to have 30 kauhale villages by 2026.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
On The Run And Undercounted, Homeless Youth Try Hard To Stay Out of Sight
Regulations and a lack of beds make it tough for minors who are homeless to find shelter.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
The State Spent Millions On Housing For The Homeless. Show Us The Receipts
Lawmakers are considering whether the kauhale program deserves even more money and what controls to put on it.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Attorney Shortage Undermines Court-Ordered Mental Health Treatment Program
There is effectively one attorney on Oʻahu handling all the petitions for getting severely mentally ill people treatment through a court order. The mayor says that needs to change.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
New City And State Homeless Directors Face Monumental Task
At last count, homelessness rose in Hawaiʻi after falling for several years. But many in the service community say strong vision and a comprehensive plan can counterbalance high turnover in top positions.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Critic Of High Costs Of Tiny House Villages Quits Top Homelessness Post
Former homeless director John Mizuno will become a special advisor in Gov. Josh Green’s administration.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Spent $21,000 A Month To Power A Village Of 20 Tiny Homes
An independent study and a key state official criticize big operating costs when kauhale aren’t connected to utilities.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Mayor Hires New Homeless Coordinator
Roy Miyahira will be the city’s third dedicated homelessness lead in three years.