The term “homeless sweep” doesn’t appear in Hawaii newspapers until the early 2000s, but officials have been ordering large-scale homeless enforcements since at least 1901.

ACLU and some service providers say the enforcement actions are cruel, possibly illegal and exacerbate the problem.

A new report found overall homeless numbers remained relatively stable in the last year, but there have been notable changes in who is homeless and why. 

The county is trying to address an increase in homelessness despite persistent NIMBYism.

He urged people to embrace the concept and vowed to move forward regardless of local NIMBY opposition.

The number of homeless veterans in Hawaii declined by 51% between 2015 and 2022, a number far higher than the national average.

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would extend rental assistance to people who are at least 62.

Emergency rooms are on the front line of caring for Hawaii’s most medically vulnerable homeless people, yet they lack many of the resources needed to have a lasting impact.

The risks outweigh the rewards to enjoy the variety of experiences in downtown Honolulu.

Homeless people face a number of barriers to getting the help, including a dearth of available housing and a safety net system that isn’t always designed to meet their needs.