Homeless

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.

The Kōkua Command Center is a centralized hub to coordinate homelessness efforts across Honolulu.

Grants for Kauaʻi County houseless programs were set to receive $500,000 under the original proposed budget, but will now receive $1.5 million.

The number of people experiencing homelessness on Oʻahu has remained virtually the same, but more families are struggling with housing.

Dominique Rollins has been a Waialua resident since 1996. The North shore floods moved her house 10 feet — and now she's in temporary housing. She's relocated three times since March.

The impacts of federal funding cuts and the tight state budget have trickled down to Kauaʻi County, which is finalizing its budget for next year.