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Last year the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the city for enforcing bans on sitting or lying in some public spaces, obstructing sidewalks, or camping at parks and beaches — policies that primarily target unsheltered individuals.
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For the past few months, Gov. Josh Green has spoken to The Conversation monthly about his administration's latest work and what's ahead. Green talked Thursday about housing Maui's displaced families — and a possible moratorium on short-term rentals to make that happen.
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John Mizuno, a Democrat who represents a portion of Kalihi, Kalihi Valley and Kamehameha Heights, will begin his new position next year. He's been a lawmaker since 2006 and was previously the House vice speaker.
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Officials overseeing Hawaiʻi’s homeless services say they need a boost in funding just to keep up with the rising cost of services. The state Department of Human Services’ Homeless Programs Office contracts outside providers for services like rapid rehousing, outreach and civil legal services.
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There are around 6,500 homeless individuals in the state, according to last year's Point in Time Count, which provides a snapshot of the homeless population. Of that number, more than 4,000 live in unsheltered areas like beaches or sidewalks. Part of the state's plan to decrease unsheltered homelessness includes providing “deeply affordable” housing, at no more than $500 per month. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.
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Families on the brink of homelessness in ʻEwa now have a new shelter to turn to. The 'Ohana Resilience Services program offers temporary shelter for up to two single-parent families. It also provides services, including intervention, counseling, and coaching. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi is challenging the City and County of Honolulu's sweeps of homeless encampments. This lawsuit targets the city’s sit-lie ban, park closure hours and sidewalk nuisance laws. It requests the court stop these actions, "unless and until there is adequate shelter."
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The Community Services Block Grant program provides federal funds to many of Hawaiʻi's wrap-around services. Last year, the state received just under $4 million. The state is in the process of applying for new money.
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Cathy Malia Lowenburg said taking portraits of people living on the streets was a personal project. But Lowenberg was encouraged by Nessa Ferreira-Vierra, who has been homeless for 15 years and lives on Chinatown's River Street, to showcase the photos to the public. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.
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All beds are full and a waiting list has formed at the month-old medical respite village on Punchbowl Street in Honolulu, according to the governor's office. Pūlama Ola Kauhale has seen 13 total intakes, three patient discharges and over 180 shower uses by members of the surrounding community.