Homeless

In 2018, up to 300 houseless people were camping at Waiʻanae Boat Harbor on Oʻahu. That’s the year they were threatened with eviction, and in a sudden turn, the state agreed to let the people stay and figure out a community solution. In fact, though the encampment is sprawling and brushy, it has operated a lot like a ramshackle village for the last 10 years.

Adventures ahead on this Aloha Friday Conversation! We learn about a groundbreaking hula agreement crafted on Maui; we’ll make friends over a picnic lunch on the sun-drenched Wai’anae coast and get updates on the Pu’uhonua o Wai’anae houseless encampment; and Oct. 11 was National Coming Out Day in this LGBTQ History Month. We have a very human coming out story ahead.

The new permanent housing project — Kamaʻokū Kauhale — is being built at Kalaeloa (also known as Barbers Point) on land owned by the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority, and leased to U.S. Vets.

On O'ahu, homeless people appear to be more visible lately and they're showing up in different places. The Delta variant is playing into a complicated drama for people on the street, and that affects people in their homes and businesses.

It's time for renters in Hawaiʻi to know their rights, according to the state homeless coordinator. HPR's Noe Tanigawa reports renters have more options for staying in their homes, as COVID conditions develop on the street.

While other islands continued homeless "sweeps" during the pandemic, Kaua'i allowed campers to stay in place, as recommended by the CDC. Now, homeless "Shelter in Place" zones are closing, as Kaua'i's real estate market surges.

There are an estimated 500 people experiencing homelessness on Kaua’i. At least half stayed in the county camps at Anini Beach, Anahola, Lucy Wright Park in Waimea, Lydgate in Lihu’e, and Salt Pond in Hanapepe.

The Oʻahu Housing Now program is looking for landlords willing to house people experiencing homelessness.

Ward Village has partnered with general contractor Albert C. Kobayashi Inc. to complete the first two tiny homes in the new Kama?ok? community in West…

Worsening economic conditions have state officials warning about an increase in homelessness across the state. This year, O'ahu's Point in Time count of…