Homelessness

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.

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

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.

But low-level offenders, who were supposed to get services instead of jail time, still aren’t eligible for the new program.

Honolulu’s mayor wants to ban camping on sidewalks islandwide, but critics insist more housing and services for the homeless are needed first.

Outreach workers ramped up efforts to alert the homeless about Hurricane Lane, but some opted to stay in encampments.

People who live along streambeds and coastlines are especially vulnerable to flooding and storm surges.

Gov. David Ige has taken a strong stand against tent cities, while Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa supports the concept of “ohana zones.”

ALEA Bridge hopes to break ground in November for a 12- to 16-unit transitional housing development in Wahiawa.

Two measures from Kirk Caldwell targeting homeless people in public places receive initial approval.

Hawaii businessman Duane Kurisu, who developed living units for the homeless, wants a permit to build a radio tower next door.

The existing bans for sidewalks in business areas are insufficient to address public homelessness, the Honolulu mayor said.