Homelessness

Kirstin Downey: Honolulu Mayor Lobbies For More Federal Money For City’s Homeless Problem David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Kirstin Downey: Honolulu Mayor Lobbies For More Federal Money For City’s Homeless Problem

Rick Blangiardi was one of about 50 mayors to descend on Washington, D.C., this week.

Capitol Art Exhibit Highlights Struggles Of Homeless Children In Hawaii Mackenzie Olivo/University of Hawaii/2024

Capitol Art Exhibit Highlights Struggles Of Homeless Children In Hawaii

The state has the third-highest rate of unsheltered homeless youth in the nation.

Homeless Villages: A Viable Solution To Getting People Off The Street Or Just The Latest Fad? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Homeless Villages: A Viable Solution To Getting People Off The Street Or Just The Latest Fad?

The Green administration is pushing to build a dozen kauhale this year throughout Hawaii.

The State And The City Have New Homeless Czars. Can Teamwork Provide Needed Momentum? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

The State And The City Have New Homeless Czars. Can Teamwork Provide Needed Momentum?

Sam Moku and John Mizuno have a relationship that dates back to their time playing football at the University of Hawaii.

A Birth On A Hilo Sidewalk Reflects Challenges In Helping A Growing Homeless Community Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2024

A Birth On A Hilo Sidewalk Reflects Challenges In Helping A Growing Homeless Community

The infant’s homeless, mentally ill mother is back on the streets as law enforcement wrestles with whether to charge her.

Green Appoints Rep. John Mizuno As Hawaii Homeless Czar Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2023

Green Appoints Rep. John Mizuno As Hawaii Homeless Czar

The governor says his longtime friendship with the House lawmaker will make for a good policy partnership.

Green’s Homeless Coordinator Is Leaving Post David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Green’s Homeless Coordinator Is Leaving Post

Gov. Josh Green has not named a replacement yet for James Koshiba, who has been in the role for just under a year.

Denby Fawcett: Does Chinatown Need More Citizen Watch Groups? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Denby Fawcett: Does Chinatown Need More Citizen Watch Groups?

Efforts by the city and police helped reduce the number of homeless people on the streets, but Chinatown residents say they still don’t feel safe, especially at night.

Catherine Toth Fox: Waikiki Outreach Center Points Homeless Youth In The Right Direction Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: Waikiki Outreach Center Points Homeless Youth In The Right Direction

But in recent years, the youth in need have been harder to locate due to county laws and the pandemic.