The Number Of People Living On The Streets Of Oahu Has Nearly Doubled In The Last Decade
The island's homeless population increased by roughly 12% from 2023 to 2024.
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The island's homeless population increased by roughly 12% from 2023 to 2024.
Hilo residents were widely enthusiastic Tuesday night during a meeting about a state project to develop communities of tiny homes for the Big Island’s homeless population, despite misgivings about where those communities could be built.
State and county officials will hold a public meeting Tuesday to discuss proposed government-sanctioned homeless camps in Hilo.
Residents of Kalihi Valley, particularly those living along Umalu Place, are growing increasingly concerned about a nearby hill that is showing signs of erosion.
A state lawmaker has joined some Hilo residents in their concerns about a planned government-sanctioned homeless encampment near the Hilo Lagoon Center.