Homelessness

Critic Of High Costs Of Tiny House Villages Quits Top Homelessness Post David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Critic Of High Costs Of Tiny House Villages Quits Top Homelessness Post

Former homeless director John Mizuno will become a special advisor in Gov. Josh Green’s administration.

Hawaiʻi Spent $21,000 A Month To Power A Village Of 20 Tiny Homes David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Hawaiʻi Spent $21,000 A Month To Power A Village Of 20 Tiny Homes

An independent study and a key state official criticize big operating costs when kauhale aren’t connected to utilities.

Honolulu Mayor Hires New Homeless Coordinator David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Mayor Hires New Homeless Coordinator

Roy Miyahira will be the city’s third dedicated homelessness lead in three years.

Homelessness Nearly Doubled In Hawaii After Maui Fires, New Federal Report Says Leo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024

Homelessness Nearly Doubled In Hawaii After Maui Fires, New Federal Report Says

The state experienced an 87% increase from 2023 to 2024, compared to an 18% increase nationally.

Jury Awards More Than $2 Million To Family Of Disabled Man Killed By Deputy Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Jury Awards More Than $2 Million To Family Of Disabled Man Killed By Deputy

Attorneys for former deputy Gregory Bergman suggested he acted in self defense. The family of Delmar Espejo, who was homeless and disabled, said that was impossible.

Governor’s Office To Help YMCA Residents Facing Huge Rent Hike David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Governor’s Office To Help YMCA Residents Facing Huge Rent Hike

Eight long-term tenants highlighted in a Civil Beat story, whose rental subsidies were to end Nov. 1, will not be displaced.

Maui Considers New Law To Regulate Homeless Sweeps Leo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Considers New Law To Regulate Homeless Sweeps

A Hawaii Supreme Court ruling against the county prompted a bill to establish procedures for property removal and a right to shelter.

The Mother Teresa Of Hawaii Had An Important Lesson For Us All Cory Lum/Civil Beat

The Mother Teresa Of Hawaii Had An Important Lesson For Us All

Homeless activist Twinkle Borge, who died in August, is being showered with public honors this week. She’d like it better if we would take meaningful action to address the struggles of our neighbors.

Honolulu Mayor Vows Tougher Approach On Homelessness David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Mayor Vows Tougher Approach On Homelessness

Rick Blangiardi said he’ll take 1,000 people off the streets within a year, and that he’s not worried about legal challenges.

Community Mourns Death Of Hawaiian Activist And Homeless Advocate Twinkle Borge Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Community Mourns Death Of Hawaiian Activist And Homeless Advocate Twinkle Borge

The 54-year-old had dedicated much of her life to creating a home for the homeless in Waianae and was one of the inspirations for the kauhale or tiny home movement in Hawaii.