One-third of Hawaii homeless and evictions are kupuna
A new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by AARP has estimated that Hawaii has 5,116 homeless adults — about one-third of whom are kupuna 55 years or older. Read more
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Planning averts spike in COVID-era homelessness in Hawaii
Fears of a large-scale surge in homelessness in Hawaii triggered by COVID-19 job losses failed to materialize thanks to state funding and the work of service providers, the state homeless coordinator said Monday. Read more
City to open free wound clinic to address needs of homeless on Oahu
The city plans to open a free wound-care clinic in Chinatown in November to primarily serve the homeless. The clinic would be the first official collaboration between the city and the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Homeless Outreach & Medical Education, or H.O.M.E., program. Read more
Maui to allow homeless to sleep in cars at county lot
Maui County is launching a one-year pilot program to allow residents who sleep in their vehicles to park overnight in a designated county-owned lot. Read more
Homeless encampments along Nimitz Highway reduced for now
As Oahu’s summer tourism season comes to its traditional Labor Day end, the main Nimitz Highway corridor that visitors use to get from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport into Waikiki last week was unusually clear of homeless encampments. Read more
Cleanup of Waianae homeless encampment isn’t sweep, city says
Mayor Rick Blangiardi called Thursday’s cleanup a “sanitation” action and not a continuation of former Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s “compassionate disruption” approach to reducing homelessness, which offered social service help combined with cleanups and the threat of law enforcement action. Read more
Majority of Hawaii voters think homelessness has increased
A majority of Hawaii voters participating in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Hawaii Poll indicate they have seen no improvement in homelessness in the islands, with 67% saying the problem has gotten worse over the past 12 months. Read more
Honolulu’s CORE program begins outreach in Waikiki, where unsheltered homelessness is on the rise
The Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement program sends emergency medical technicians and community health workers to respond to community concerns and nonviolent, homeless-related 911 calls, and conducts outreach aimed at getting unsheltered homeless people housed. Read more
Solutions sought for rise in homeless in East Honolulu
East Honolulu’s percentage of unsheltered homelessness in 2022 has grown to 24%, or 575 of the 2,355 unsheltered homeless people recorded during the March 10 Point-in-Time count. Read more
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Oahu homeless shelter space decreases
Oahu saw a decrease overall in this year’s Point-in-Time Count of homeless people, with the number of people in shelters dropping 24% and the number of those unsheltered increasing by 0.4% compared with the count in 2020. Read more
Neighbor island count finds slightly more homeless
Homelessness has grown slightly on Hawaii’s neighbor islands, according to the most recent Point-in-Time Count. Read more
Affordable housing, transportation and public safety at the forefront for Honolulu mayor
Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Tuesday ranked affordable housing, public safety and transportation among top priorities in his State of the City address. Read more
Survey of Oahu’s homeless returns
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, more than 300 volunteers dispersed across Oahu on Thursday morning to record the number of unsheltered homeless people for the annual Point-in-Time count. Read more
Oahu homeless program reaches goal of housing 300 households
After one year the city has achieved its goal of housing over 300 homeless families using a voucher program supported through federal pandemic relief funds. Read more
Temporary homeless shelter opens to isolate those infected with COVID-19
A new temporary tent shelter for homeless adults infected with COVID-19 opened Friday at Sand Island. The Institute for Human Services set up the shelter in response to the need to isolate those infected with the coronavirus from individuals at its homeless shelters. Read more
Oahu’s unsheltered homeless Point-in-Time Count postponed due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Oahu has postponed its Point-in-Time Count of unsheltered homeless people due to the surge of COVID-19 cases. Read more
Hawaii’s first tiny home project for the homeless ready for residents
The final touches are being applied to Hawaii’s first “kauhale” of 100-square-foot homes in Kalaeloa, providing permanent housing for some of Hawaii’s chronically homeless and most-troubled people living on the street and in shelters. Read more
Formerly homeless keiki get a hand from U.S. Postal Service with letters to Santa
The children of Kahauiki Village — a community along North Nimitz Highway of 128 formerly homeless families — wrote letters to Santa Claus on Wednesday, including one girl who asked the jolly old elf for a job so she can help out her family. Read more
Homeless people sue Maui mayor, county over encampment sweep
Homeless people cleared from an encampment near a Kahului park have sued Maui Mayor Michael Victorino and the county, saying the move was unconstitutional and violated their rights. Read more
City launches new program to address nonviolent emergency calls involving the homeless
The city Friday launched its new Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement program, which will use a separate teams of first responders to address nonviolent emergency calls involving the homeless. Read more
Potential extension of Hawaii homeless program being considered by lawmakers
Gov. David Ige’s administration is considering a proposal to ask state lawmakers to continue a pilot program tailored to create solutions for homelessness that’s set to expire in 2023. Read more
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