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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.