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Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that municipalities can enforce sit-lie and camping ordinances against homeless people, even if there aren't enough shelter beds available. HPR's Ashley Mizuo shares how this decision marks a significant shift in how cities can implement regulations.
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Some of the measures highlighted in the bill-signing ceremony seek to improve the long-term care and recovery for people with substance abuse, mental health issues and those who are homeless. HPR's Mark Ladao reports on the upcoming changes.
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The Lēʻahi Behavioral and Medical Respite facility near Diamond Head offers emergency housing, medical care and substance abuse treatment to homeless individuals, even to those without health insurance. The city is covering the cost of those services via funding from the state.
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The latest Point-in-Time Count found that Hawaiʻi Island takes the lead in state efforts to reduce the homeless population. The report showed a 28% decrease on the island between 2023 and 2024. County officials said "unprecedented" government support for homeless services and affordable housing led to the improvement. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.
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According to this year's Point in Time Count, the amount of people experiencing homelessness increased by about 12%. For those unsheltered, the increase was higher at 17%. Throughout one day in January, volunteers surveyed Oʻahu's homeless population. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on the latest data.
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Oʻahu homeless numbers are up by 12% over last year — about the same as in 2018, according to the annual Point in Time Count. Gov. Josh Green talked with The Conversation on Thursday morning about the long view in tackling the homeless and housing crisis.
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Gov. Josh Green on the latest Point-in-Time Count, which shows a rise in the number of homeless individuals in Hawaiʻi; Author Henry Grabar on what parking can tell us about how the world works
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The state Department of Health opened a new Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Iwilei to help those having a mental health crisis. The center is meant to treat people instead of sending them to a hospital emergency room or into the criminal justice system.
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A young Lahaina resident and her partner survived the August wildfire and were housed in a hotel — only to be kicked out days before Christmas. She said they were told that they weren't eligible for housing anymore because they were "pre-disaster homeless." She is due with their first baby any day now. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol has more.
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A new facility opened its doors this month to help homeless youth in the Waiʻanae area. Raphael House aims to serve young people between the ages of 18 and 24. The Conversation sat down with RYSE Executive Director Carla Houser to learn more.