The ACLU is alarmed that the state budgeted an extra $2 million to remove property instead of putting people into housing.
A new study says a similar approach could save the state money by providing a place where the homeless, the mentally ill and others can get help without going to the ER.
Hawaii’s rate of homelessness was among the worst in the nation pre-pandemic. It’s likely to get even worse.
Another round of federal funds is specifically aimed at meeting people’s housing needs.
An expanded sit-lie ban won’t get more people into housing, law professors say, especially during the pandemic.
The city’s sit-lie ban could soon include streets around the Institute for Human Services, but shelters don’t have enough room for those living in encampments.
Civil Rights attorneys argue the sweeps are bad for public health and violate peoples’ rights.
The city says it wants to help unsheltered homeless people to isolate themselves during the pandemic.
There is no widespread COVID-19 screening or testing of homeless people in Hawaii after a facility set up to help has backed off from part of its original mission.
Another round of federal funds is specifically aimed at meeting people’s housing needs.
An expanded sit-lie ban won’t get more people into housing, law professors say, especially during the pandemic.
The city’s sit-lie ban could soon include streets around the Institute for Human Services, but shelters don’t have enough room for those living in encampments.
Civil Rights attorneys argue the sweeps are bad for public health and violate peoples’ rights.
The city says it wants to help unsheltered homeless people to isolate themselves during the pandemic.
There is no widespread COVID-19 screening or testing of homeless people in Hawaii after a facility set up to help has backed off from part of its original mission.
Housing advocates are calling on Gov. David Ige to act now to stop a housing crisis. The governor has offered mixed messages.
Kupuna in need will receive shelter and meals during the coronavirus outbreak.
The city declined to put soap in public restrooms, so one group is launching a collaborative solution.
