Hawaiʻi becomes first state to invest in elder care infrastructure
The newly launched Kupuna Caregivers Program will help working caregivers pay for vital support services for their elderly charges.
Kalihi revitalization initiative coincides with planned redevelopment of Oʻahu jail
In 2016, the governor committed to working with the community to revitalize the urban neighborhood based on a vision for a “21st century Kalihi.”
Micronesian community assistance program to receive $250,000
The We Are Oceania Hālau Ola One Stop Center in Honolulu works to address the unique needs of the Micronesian community in Hawaiʻi.
ACLU Hawaiʻi releases ‘know your rights’ guide for houseless
The guide details the rights most often affected during a sweep, including the right to retrieve property prior to a sweep.
Settlement in First Amendment case forces Hawaiʻi County legislative changes
The settlement in a houseless Hawaiʻi County man's free speech case requires the county make revisions to several ordinances now found to be unconstitutional.
Ige plans to veto grad student unionization bill
HB553 would allow graduate assistants at UH to collectively bargain and form a labor union, but Governor Ige has informed the legislature of his intent to veto the bill.
No cause of death yet for man who died in Honolulu police custody
According to police, the male refused to leave the roadway and “continuously” ran away and evaded officers as they approached him.
Rep. Ing introduces “Kollin Elderts” bill
The measure is a result of an incident in which U.S. State Department special agent Christopher Deedy fatally shot Kollin Elderts in Waikiki while intoxicated.
A snapshot of Honolulu’s houseless population
This year's Point in Time count of Oʻahu’s houseless population was the most accurate yet thanks to a new database and better organization.
Aikea Movement rallies against condo conversion
Aikea, a labor movement organized by hospitality & healthcare union UNITE HERE! Local 5, rallied at Honolulu Hale today in support of Honolulu City Council Bill 16.