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Carlisle Says ‘No’ to New Office of Housing

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Honolulu mayor opposes ballot measure that would create a new housing office, saying it would strain the city budget.

The Anti-Homeless Bill That Dare Not Say Its Name

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The Honolulu City Council Wednesday passed a law to try to keep city sidewalks clear of the homeless.
Aiona’s Shades of Blue: Helping the Homeless

Aiona’s Shades of Blue: Helping the Homeless

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The lieutenant governor plans to continue the same progressive programs on helping Hawaii's homeless population implemented by his boss, Gov. Linda Lingle.

Police Question Enforceability of Sidewalk Plan

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Intent may be good, but police, others raise concerns about proposal to prevent homeless from living on city sidewalks.

Urban Zones Proposed to Keep Sidewalks Clear of Homeless

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The Honolulu City Council proposes narrowing the scope of a bill that would regulate sidewalks in neighborhoods frequented by homeless people.
City Council to Homeless: Get Off Our Sidewalks!

City Council to Homeless: Get Off Our Sidewalks!

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Honolulu lawmakers want new legislation that would keep homeless people off city sidewalks.
Census: Changes in Hawaii Income and Poverty Worst in Nation

Census: Changes in Hawaii Income and Poverty Worst in Nation

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Over the last two years, Hawaii had the nation's largest percentage drop in median income and biggest percentage spike in poverty rate.
The Waipahu Food Assistance Office Is Empty — and It’s Not for Lack of Need, Nor Is It A Bad Thing

The Waipahu Food Assistance Office Is Empty — and It’s Not for Lack of Need, Nor Is It A Bad Thing

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A trip to a Human Services office reveals the staff is working to speed up its services and put in place new policies — after the Legislature fought off efforts by Gov. Lingle to consolidate and shrink the operation.
Lawmakers, the Homeless and the Media

Lawmakers, the Homeless and the Media

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Three intertwined constituencies, one intractable problem: A photo opportunity and a grasp at possible solutions to homelessness.
Stalled River Street Housing Project May Be Dead

Stalled River Street Housing Project May Be Dead

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As the state government moves forward on Housing First projects and homeless shelters, the city's plan for 100 permanent rental units in Chinatown remains in limbo despite being proposed four years ago.