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Hispanics Are The Fastest Growing Demographic In Hawaii. They Need More Services To Keep Pace David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hispanics Are The Fastest Growing Demographic In Hawaii. They Need More Services To Keep Pace

More translators, interpreters and other services are critical for residents and visitors who have been moving here in increasing numbers.

These Maui Tenants Didn’t Lose Their Homes In The Fire, But They’re Still Being Displaced Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

These Maui Tenants Didn’t Lose Their Homes In The Fire, But They’re Still Being Displaced

Advocates say the decision by some landlords to oust renters risks leaving more people homeless in an already tight housing market.

Why Many Patients Are Stuck In Hospitals Waiting For Long-Term Care Beds Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Why Many Patients Are Stuck In Hospitals Waiting For Long-Term Care Beds

The average wait was 123 days in May, up from 78 in November, according to the Healthcare Association of Hawaii.

‘What About The Water?’ Upcountry Residents Want Answers After Maui Fires Prompt Advisories David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

‘What About The Water?’ Upcountry Residents Want Answers After Maui Fires Prompt Advisories

County water director says early water test results are encouraging but it could take awhile before warning advisories are lifted.

Inmate Found Dead In Apparent Suicide At Hilo Jail Was Due A Mental Evaluation Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Inmate Found Dead In Apparent Suicide At Hilo Jail Was Due A Mental Evaluation

A Honolulu lawyer plans to ask a federal judge to appoint a special master to force the state to provide better mental health care to inmates.

Could Storage Pods Be The Answer To Food Shortages During Disasters? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Could Storage Pods Be The Answer To Food Shortages During Disasters?

Food caches can buy time for agencies to bring in additional resources.

Where Did Lahaina’s Homeless Population Go? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Where Did Lahaina’s Homeless Population Go?

Outreach workers are trying to locate those who may have fled the fire or perished, but the search is complicated.

Staff And Seniors Work To Get Lahaina’s School Year Back On Track Provided: Cheira Cappal

Staff And Seniors Work To Get Lahaina’s School Year Back On Track

Affected pupils are going to need access to specialist counseling services, staff say.

Lahaina’s Large Immigrant Community Is Facing A Unique Struggle In The Fire’s Aftermath Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Lahaina’s Large Immigrant Community Is Facing A Unique Struggle In The Fire’s Aftermath

Losing important documents is a real problem while fear and mistrust of government agencies has inhibited some from seeking aid, experts say.