1 Sep 2023

Hawaii's homlessness crisis worsens following fires

From , 6:01 am on 1 September 2023
Lahaina Evacuees attended to by Red Cross Volunteers

Lahaina Evacuees attended to by Red Cross Volunteers Photo: Scott Dalton/American Red Cross

Hawaii's high rate of homelessness and housing costs have become highlighted in the wake of last month's wildfires which devastated the town of Lahaina in Maui, leaving thousands homeless. 

It's exerted more pressure on Hawaii's Government to address the issue.

RNZ Pacific's Finau Fonua has more.