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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

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

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

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

Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers Screenshot: Facebook Live/2022

Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers

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The White House and top Democrats oppose the legislation, which some argue could result in the deportation of legal residents even without a conviction.

White Landowners In Hawaii Imported Russian Workers To Dilute The Labor Power Of Asians Sidney Robertson Cowell collection

White Landowners In Hawaii Imported Russian Workers To Dilute The Labor Power Of Asians

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In the early 1900s, the new arrivals to Hawaii were known as Molokans, a Christian group that had emerged in the 18th century in central southern Russia.
Ukrainians Fleeing The War Find Refuge In Hawaii But Struggle With Housing Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2022

Ukrainians Fleeing The War Find Refuge In Hawaii But Struggle With Housing

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A federal sponsorship program offers many benefits but reliance on sponsors to provide housing has proven problematic.
‘A Trusted Voice’: Honolulu Radio Station KNDI Entertains And Informs Non-English Speakers David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

‘A Trusted Voice’: Honolulu Radio Station KNDI Entertains And Informs Non-English Speakers

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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.
Pacific Gateway Center Gives Immigrant Businesses A Boost Screenshot/2022

Pacific Gateway Center Gives Immigrant Businesses A Boost

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First-generation restaurant owners have leaned on this local nonprofit to get off the ground and stay running during difficult times.
Pacific Migrants Will Soon Find It Easier To Access Key Documents Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Pacific Migrants Will Soon Find It Easier To Access Key Documents

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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.
Maui To Stop Processing Immigration Applications Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Maui To Stop Processing Immigration Applications

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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.
Fifteen Unaccompanied Migrant Children Came To Hawaii In The Past Year Donna Burton/U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Fifteen Unaccompanied Migrant Children Came To Hawaii In The Past Year

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The children often crossed the U.S.-Mexico border after traveling from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala.