Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2022
Ukrainians Fleeing The War Find Refuge In Hawaii But Struggle With Housing
A federal sponsorship program offers many benefits but reliance on sponsors to provide housing has proven problematic.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
‘A Trusted Voice’: Honolulu Radio Station KNDI Entertains And Informs Non-English Speakers
The Filipino-owned station broadcasts in 13 languages. But after 60 years of programming, it faces the challenge of attracting a new generation of listeners.
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Pacific Gateway Center Gives Immigrant Businesses A Boost
First-generation restaurant owners have leaned on this local nonprofit to get off the ground and stay running during difficult times.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Pacific Migrants Will Soon Find It Easier To Access Key Documents
The difficulty in replacing U.S. entry receipts known as I-94 cards has made it tough for many migrants to get housing and jobs.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
Maui To Stop Processing Immigration Applications
The county said it will no longer prepare and review immigration applications and other documents for Maui residents following the retirements of federally accredited staff.
Donna Burton/U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Fifteen Unaccompanied Migrant Children Came To Hawaii In The Past Year
The children often crossed the U.S.-Mexico border after traveling from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
How This ‘Unsung Hero’ Fights For Hawaii’s Immigrants
Amy Agbayani, an immigrant from the Philippines, is well-known among political leaders and the Filipino community as a fierce advocate for improved access to higher education.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
SLIDESHOW: Hawaii’s Newest US Citizens
Sixty-eight local immigrants from 15 countries are sworn in as U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony aboard the USS Missouri.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
‘Sanctuary City’ Measure Dies In Honolulu City Council
Bill 31 would have restricted the Honolulu Police Department from aiding federal immigration authorities.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
City Council Considers Measure To Make Honolulu A ‘Sanctuary City’
A proposal would prevent police from honoring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainment and information requests in many cases.