Kokua Line: Who is eligible for homeless airfare?
Question: Regarding Oahu’s growing homeless population, we often hear about a program that flies people back to the mainland. Read more
Homeless in Hawaii
Covering Hawaii’s homeless crisis.
More homeless housing planned for Oahu
The city and state have opened — and plan to open — more homeless housing across Oahu following the closure of some shelters and reduced bed space during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Big increase in homeless families on Oahu puts more keiki at risk
The number of homeless families increased 19% in just one year on Oahu, according to the latest Point In Time census. Read more
Kokua Line: How many homeless are new to Oahu?
Since 2015 the percentage of Oahu’s homeless population that is unsheltered has increased steadily (to 62% from 40%), while the percentage that is sheltered has decreased (to 38% from 60%). Read more
Oahu homelessness jumps nearly 12%
The Waianae Coast had the largest concentration of homeless people with 783, or 28% of Oahu’s unsheltered population. Read more
Oahu homeless figures to be released
The latest number of homeless people who were counted across Oahu in January will be released today in the latest benchmark of homelessness in Honolulu. Read more
Hawaii bill would protect shelters that house homeless minors
A newly passed bill before Gov. Josh Green would protect homeless shelters that take in minors without the consent of their parents or guardians. Read more
Notices of Maui homeless sweep lacking information cited by state Supreme Court
Notices of an ongoing homeless sweep at Maui’s Kahului Boat Harbor by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources lack the same information that was cited by the Hawaii Supreme Court in a challenge to Maui County’s homeless sweeps. Read more
Honolulu mayor in D.C. seeking federal funds to fight homelessness
Blangiardi said 60% of Hawaii families live paycheck-to-paycheck, which puts them at financial risk of becoming homeless. Read more
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City sweep of homeless camp to close Nanakuli beach park for a week
The city plans to close Ulehawa Beach Park from Moihihi Street to Depots Beach near Haleaka Avenue — where about 40 people live — from 10 p.m. April 24 until 5 a.m. May 1. Read more
ACLU hopes Supreme Court homeless win helps Honolulu case
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii hopes its victory before the Hawaii Supreme Court over Maui County homeless sweeps will bolster its case against Honolulu when its lawsuit over Oahu’s homeless policies goes to trial in October. Read more
Measure calls for homeless triage center
A homeless triage center would be established within the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the state Department of Health under a proposal advancing at the state Legislature. Read more
Newest tiny-home kauhale is blessed on Middle Street
Hawaii’s latest tiny home “kauhale” community will house 50 homeless people on Middle Street. Read more
State opens second kauhale homelessness project in Kaneohe
Some community advocates say not enough public input was solicited by the state over the homeless project. Read more
Concerns rising for Hawaii’s homeless kupuna
Marvin Boyd, 67, cried last week when talking about homeless senior citizens like himself living on the streets of Honolulu. Read more
Homeless youth find help at new sober house
Young adults who have lived on the street and are trying to kick a substance use disorder have found a place to call home for now at the newly opened ‘Apapane, the first clean-and-sober house established by Residential Youth Services & Empowerment. Read more
New homeless coordinator helps count Oahu homeless
Since starting his new position Jan. 16, Tuesday marked the first time that new state Homeless Coordinator John Mizuno joined in the nationwide census of homeless people, known as the annual Point in Time Count. Read more
Supreme Court to decide if local laws targeting homeless are ‘cruel and unusual’
Elected officials urged the justices to take up the case because they say the rulings complicate their efforts to clear tent encampments. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers push for more accessory dwelling units
State homeless coordinator John Mizuno said he hopes a commission will be created to ensure ADUs lead to lower rent. Read more
Judge rejects injunction in ACLU case against Oahu homeless sweeps
Mayor Rick Blangiardi hailed the court decision as a victory for the public. Read more
Wailuku couple sees rise in need for housing
Senior Pastor Laki Ka‘ahumanu of the Church on the Go and his wife, Malie, who have been ministering to Maui’s homeless individuals and families for years, now are seeing the homeless crisis worsen due to the thousands of Maui residents who were displaced by the Aug. 8 wildfires. Read more
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