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The state's homelessness coordinator wants ʻOhana Zone developments to get the same exemptions as affordable housing projects.
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A measure that would establish a three-year pilot program at the state Department of Human Services to help houseless individuals fly back to their families on the continental U.S. has progressed in the Legislature. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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Not having a home has become a barrier for some to receive cancer care. Treatment may be more dangerous if a patient does not have access to running water, a place to rest safely, or somebody to help them take medication. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on the effort to find a safe environment for patients to undergo treatment.
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Kauhale developments are part of Gov. Josh Green's plan to tackle homelessness. But what does it take to build a community of tiny homes? HPR's Casey Harlow spoke with the state's housing officer Nani Medeiros to find out.
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A new report from a local advocacy group recommends some COVID-era protections continue to benefit local renters, and prevent a potential surge of evictions. That includes a permanent rent relief program coupled with mediation services. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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The newest center from the Institute for Human Services will focus on providing psychiatric and rehab care. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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Housing advocates hope lawmakers will create a dedicated stream of funding for homeless services this legislative session. This comes after a bill that sought to raise the conveyance tax from 2% to 6% for properties selling for over $2 million did not meet an important deadline. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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House Bill 1254 and Senate Bill 1144 would appropriate the proper funds needed to put a coordinator in charge of organizing and responding to houseless individuals on lands regulated by the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
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Senate Bill 678 proposes raising the conveyance tax on homes selling above $2 million from 2% to 6%. The measure garnered nearly a hundred pages of support, but isn't likely to be discussed before this week's first lateral deadline. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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Hawaii Pacific Health, in partnership with the Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation, announced Tuesday they would be giving $1.5 million in loans and grants to Hawaiʻi Community Lending.