The first weekend of the new year the Hawaii Appleseed team went on a Honolulu Skyline field trip to understand in real time the land-use around our rail stations. Our team met at the first station—East Kapolei—and traveled eastward getting
When discussing food security, the spotlight usually lands on federal programs like SNAP. But here in Hawaiʻi, counties have the potential to be immediate players in determining whether families can reliably access food. And with traditional food assistance programs at
Hawaiʻi is built on a foundation of shared responsibility—the understanding that our collective well-being depends on our care for one another and our shared resources. It’s the value that sustains our public schools, keeps our communities healthy, and provides a
Over the past year, deed-restrictions—legally binding limits on property use—have gained traction as a way to address the housing crisis by creating “locals only” housing markets. This practical tool would allow the state and countries to sustain programs
Following some of the largest cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in history, it has become increasingly clear that the once reliable social safety net is no longer as stable as it once was. The recent federal shutdown has
In Hawaiʻi, how you earn your money can determine how much tax you pay. This system is rigged in favor of the wealthiest among us. While teachers, nurses and service workers pay income tax on every dollar they earn, the
Every young person in Hawaiʻi deserves the freedom to move—to get to school, sports, after-school programs, jobs, and time with friends—without having to worry about the cost of a bus pass. That’s the vision driving advocates to work toward fare-free
Recent local headlines show the volatility and turmoil that both landlords and tenants can experience within the pressure of Hawaiʻi’s tight rental housing market.On one side, landlords have shared cases of costly and prolonged battles to remove tenants who refuse
Last month, the Census Bureau released its annual data for 2024. This data includes indicators like income and poverty rates, all of which influence important decisions on government policy. Since our first research brief, Hawaiʻi Appleseed has relied on census
Hawaiʻi’s kūpuna already face some of the highest food costs in the nation, stretching fixed incomes across housing, medical bills and groceries. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps more than 33,000 Hawaiʻi seniors afford nutritious foods—supporting overall health and
