A surge in deaths among the homeless population on the Hawaiian island of Oahu has alarmed officials, with fatalities more than doubling since 2014. The crisis is driven by a combination of severe housing unaffordability, lack of medical care, and substance abuse issues affecting those living on the streets. Local programs are attempting to provide better medical respite for the homeless to prevent the cycle of emergency room discharges back into unsafe living conditions.
Date: December 12, 2025. Source: apnews.com