David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
The Number Of People Living On The Streets Of Oahu Has Nearly Doubled In The Last Decade
The island’s homeless population increased by roughly 12% from 2023 to 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/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.