Homeless

Bill 53 would prohibit the possession and use of shopping carts on Oʻahu, unless they are identified by the legal owner and used on their own premises.

Establishing an area for homeless people in Central Maui to park overnight without risk of citations and sweeps is slowly making progress through the Maui County Council, but not without some pushback from the community.

Bill 53 would make the possession or abandonment of carts a petty misdemeanor, and could fine offenders up to $2,000 or jail them up to 30 days.

Gov. Josh Green defends the Kauhale Initiative after a scathing audit revealed its unauthorized use of public funds.

A new audit slammed the lack of oversight for the state’s Kauhale Initiative, and identified nearly $13.7 million in “questionable” and possibly “unauthorized” payments using public funds.

Laura Thielen, the executive director of Partners In Care, spoke to HPR's Addis Belay on helping the homeless community during Hurricane Lala.

John Bravender, of the National Weather Service, shares news of a third weather disturbance forming after Tropical Storm Moke; Capitol Modern combines several art festival events into one day: "Super Saturday."

Hawaiʻi Chief Election Officer Scott Nago discusses preparations for the primary elections; rower and social media sensation Kelsey Pfendler celebrates her record-breaking solo rowing voyage from California.

Community psychiatrist Dr. Chad Koyanagi spoke with HPR’s Lillian Tsang about his career and being recognized with a top honor.

Funding for a Safe Parking Pilot Project was granted by the Maui County Council in 2023, but no areas have been designated for houseless individuals since the money was appropriated.