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Oahu homelessness jumps nearly 12%

The number of homeless people on Oahu rose nearly 12% between January 2023 and the latest census conducted on Jan. 23, for a total islandwide homeless population of 4,494, according to data released Wednesday

By Jamm Aquino

May 15, 2024

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A homeless encampment is seen along South Beretania Street on Tuesday.
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A homeless encampment is seen along South Beretania Street on Tuesday.
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks during a news conference about homelessness on Wednesday.
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A homeless man listens as Hawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks during a news conference on Wednesday.
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A homeless encampment is seen along South King Street on Tuesday.
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A homeless encampment is seen along South Beretania Street on Tuesday.
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A homeless tent is seen as Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi speaks during a news conference on Wednesday.
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A homeless tent is seen as Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi speaks during a news conference on Wednesday.
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A homeless encampment is seen along South King Street on Tuesday.
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A homeless encampment is seen on Kalakaua Avenue on Tuesday.
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John Mizuno, state coordinator on homelessness, speaks during a news conference on Wednesday.
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green points at a model of a Kauhale home during a news conference on Wednesday.
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A homeless encampment is seen along South King Street on Tuesday.
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Anton Krucky, City and County of Honolulu Dept. of Community Services director, shows a model of a Kauhale home during a news conference on Wednesday.
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Dr. Jim Ireland, Dept. of Emergency Services director, speaks during a news conference on Wednesday.
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A homeless encampment is seen along South King Street on Tuesday.
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, left, and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi during a news conference on Wednesday.
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A model of a Kauhale home is seen during a news conference on Wednesday.
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A homeless encampment is seen on Kalakaua Avenue on Tuesday.
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, left, and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi chat during a news conference on Wednesday.
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, right, and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi chat during a news conference on Wednesday.
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks during a news conference on Wednesday.
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks during a news conference on Wednesday.
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City and County of Honolulu homeless coordinator Sam Moku speaks during a news conference on Wednesday.
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, left, and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi take questions during a news conference on Wednesday.

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