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Denby Fawcett: Homeless On Wheels In Honolulu Cory Lum/Civil Beat
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Denby Fawcett: Homeless On Wheels In Honolulu

People living in vehicles seldom get counted in surveys and are often beyond the reach of service providers. Some don’t even consider themselves homeless.

By Denby Fawcett / January 29, 2019
Homelessness Coordinator Touts Progress As Lawmakers Criticize Pace Of Work Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii

Homelessness Coordinator Touts Progress As Lawmakers Criticize Pace Of Work

Hawaii homelessness has decreased two years in a row, said Scott Morishige, but legislators contend the administration isn’t spending money fast enough.

By Anita Hofschneider / January 10, 2019
Medicaid Dollars Will Help Hawaii’s Homeless Find Housing Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii

Medicaid Dollars Will Help Hawaii’s Homeless Find Housing

Federal money will be available to help certain Medicaid recipients with the search for housing, but not to pay rent.

By Natanya Friedheim / December 26, 2018
Ige Releases $17.3 Million For ‘Ohana Zones’ On Oahu And Big Island Natanya Freidheim/Civil Beat
Hawaii

Ige Releases $17.3 Million For ‘Ohana Zones’ On Oahu And Big Island

Counties and nonprofits will use the money to build permanent housing for the homeless and create more shelter space.

By Natanya Friedheim / December 14, 2018
Private Guards Help Keep The Homeless From Camping In Parks Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu

Private Guards Help Keep The Homeless From Camping In Parks

Calling it a success, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell is extending a program in which the guards shuttle between nine parks.

By Natanya Friedheim / December 13, 2018
Islandwide Homeless Restrictions Approved — But Are They Legal? Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu

Islandwide Homeless Restrictions Approved — But Are They Legal?

A recent federal court ruling has some cities pulling back their bans on homeless people camping in public places.

By Natanya Friedheim / December 5, 2018
Honolulu Cops Have Two Good Ideas To Help The Homeless Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Civil Beat Editorial

Honolulu Cops Have Two Good Ideas To Help The Homeless

HPD’s “lift zones” for park camping and a diversion-from-jail program with city prosecutors are welcome ideas to alleviate a vexing crisis.

By Civil Beat Editorial Board / December 3, 2018
A Plan To Keep Homeless Offenders Out Of Jail In Honolulu Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu

A Plan To Keep Homeless Offenders Out Of Jail In Honolulu

Police and the prosecuting attorney’s office are still deciding what nonviolent crimes qualify the homeless to participate in a diversion program.

By Terri Langford / November 30, 2018
HPD Wants Inflatable Tents In City Parks For Temporary Use By The Homeless Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu

HPD Wants Inflatable Tents In City Parks For Temporary Use By The Homeless

Police have a $3 million plan to create “lift zones” in Honolulu parks, where the homeless can sleep in inflatable tents and receive services when shelters fill up.

By Terri Langford / November 27, 2018
The State Should Support Waianae’s Existing ‘Ohana Zone’ Facebook: Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae
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The State Should Support Waianae’s Existing ‘Ohana Zone’

A well-established homeless camp on the Leeward Coast easily qualifies for a share of the money set aside by the Legislature for safe zones.

By Civil Beat Editorial Board / October 8, 2018
From Capri Suns To Resumes: Meeting The Needs Of Homeless Young People Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu

From Capri Suns To Resumes: Meeting The Needs Of Homeless Young People

A first-of-its-kind program specializes in helping those 18-24 move from the street to independent living.

By Natanya Friedheim / October 2, 2018
This Waianae Homeless Camp Is Going Legit Courtesy of Puuhonua O Waianae
Honolulu

This Waianae Homeless Camp Is Going Legit

Residents, who fought off state plans to sweep the camp at the Waianae Boat Harbor, want to create a new self-made village for up to 300 homeless people.

By Natanya Friedheim / September 30, 2018

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