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Chinatown Weed and Seed program on Oahu requires a sustained effort and more housing

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                                Revitalizing Chinatown includes reducing crime and homelessness. Above, the sign into the area is seen on the bridge on North King Street.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Revitalizing Chinatown includes reducing crime and homelessness. Above, the sign into the area is seen on the bridge on North King Street.

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / AUG. 14
                                The new Chinatown incarnation of Weed and Seed has led to arrests of 74 people, mostly for drug-related crimes, says city Prosecutor Steven Alm. Above, HPD officers J. Palicte, left, T. Ellorin and G. Bautista walk by the corner of Hotel and Nuuanu streets while patrolling Chinatown.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / AUG. 14

The new Chinatown incarnation of Weed and Seed has led to arrests of 74 people, mostly for drug-related crimes, says city Prosecutor Steven Alm. Above, HPD officers J. Palicte, left, T. Ellorin and G. Bautista walk by the corner of Hotel and Nuuanu streets while patrolling Chinatown.

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Revitalizing Chinatown includes reducing crime and homelessness. Above, the sign into the area is seen on the bridge on North King Street.
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / AUG. 14
                                The new Chinatown incarnation of Weed and Seed has led to arrests of 74 people, mostly for drug-related crimes, says city Prosecutor Steven Alm. Above, HPD officers J. Palicte, left, T. Ellorin and G. Bautista walk by the corner of Hotel and Nuuanu streets while patrolling Chinatown.