Advocates braced for evictions when Hawaiʻi’s moratorium ended; the wave never came
Evictions have a lengthy legal process, and tenants always have an option to go to mediation. Instead, people think that there is no choice but to move out.
Ige’s eviction moratorium doesn’t do what he says it does
Hawaiʻi renters and landlords alike are frustrated by the governor’s confusing rule.
The Conversation: Keeping an eye on housing evictions
The state moratorium on evictions runs out at the end of the month, as the threat of houselessness continues to loom over thousands of island residents.
Landlords, tenants clash despite eviction moratorium
A group of tenants’ rights organizations is warning Hawaiʻi landlords they might face legal consequences for attempting to evict tenants during the state of emergency.
Illegal eviction threats on rise in Hawaiʻi, groups say
Several organizations trying to raise awareness of what they describe as a growing problem of illegal eviction threats said on Tuesday that they are gearing up to take more legal action against landlords.
Renters being told to pay up or move out during pandemic could get legal aid
Advocacy groups say more landlords are violating the emergency eviction ban that's meant to keep people housed and safe during this public health crisis.
Tenant advocates raise concerns over violation of eviction moratorium
Landlords should know that it’s illegal to threaten, evict or lock people out of the properties they’re renting right now.
Hawaiʻi’s eviction moratorium isn’t saving these tenants
Nonprofits say they are being overwhelmed with calls from desperate renters and worry about a public housing rule that mandates social distancing, with the threat of eviction.
Hawaiʻi’s not ready for a wave of evictions caused by the pandemic
Housing advocates are calling on Gov. David Ige to act now to stop a housing crisis. The governor has offered mixed messages.
Lawsuit seeks to force Hawaiʻi to issue food stamps more quickly
A federal lawsuit seeks to force Hawaiʻi’s government to more quickly hand out food stamps to families in need because the state has been falling behind.
Judge torn on fate of nuke victims’ care
U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright said he will rule next week, but he was apparently grappling with what could be a life-or-death situation for many.
Lawsuit: State discriminates in care for Micronesians
Federal class action suit alleges new Hawaiʻi healthcare plan illegally discriminates against certain legal residents from three South Pacific nations by drastically reducing their benefits, based on nationality.
Suit seeks restored health benefits for Pacific migrants
Dialysis patient Manuel Sound needs 11 prescriptions for medication. Each month, he’s able to fill four.
Federal judge has granted TRO to Micronesians over health care plan
A federal judge has blocked cutbacks to state-funded medical care for about 7,500 adult Micronesians from taking effect today.
Health plan faces legal challenge
Lawyers for Equal Justice is considering legal action to delay implementation Tuesday of a new state health plan key legislators say “could be a death sentence” for some residents.
Pacific Islander dialysis patients plead for help
More than 200 Pacific Islanders living in Hawaiʻi are heading for a medical emergency.