Homelessness

Manager Alleges Potential Fraud In Homeless Village Construction 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.

Denby Fawcett: 911 Calls Led To Recent Clearing Of Diamond Head Camps 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.

Hawai‘i Lawmakers To Require Audit Of Green’s Kauhale Homeless Initiative 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.

On The Run And Undercounted, Homeless Youth Try Hard To Stay Out of Sight 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.

The State Spent Millions On Housing For The Homeless. Show Us The Receipts 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.

Attorney Shortage Undermines Court-Ordered Mental Health Treatment Program 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.

New City And State Homeless Directors Face Monumental Task 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.

Critic Of High Costs Of Tiny House Villages Quits Top Homelessness Post 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.

Hawaiʻi Spent $21,000 A Month To Power A Village Of 20 Tiny Homes 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.

Honolulu Mayor Hires New Homeless Coordinator 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.