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There are vacant houses in West Maui, and owners who say they can’t possibly rent them for less than $10,000 a month.

In a dirt lot across from Kahului Airport, air-conditioned field tents, a mess hall, a clinic and wrap-around services give clients a shot at recovery at Pu‘uhonua o Nene.

The $4 million pilot program will provide participants $375 per month per displaced person they house.

Homeless people and those who can’t prove their eligibility are being told to leave as Safe Harbor program ends.

The EPA has removed toxic chemicals dislodged during the Aug. 8 disaster from 50% of the ash-covered landscape.

Gov. Josh Green said he aims to move people from hotels into longer-term housing beginning Sept. 29.

Nani Medeiros’ move comes amid extended personal attacks in person and on social media.

Providing financial support to landlords who need to do repairs could be a quick way to create more housing, advocates say.

The state’s chief housing officer says her team is identifying land where new housing can be built and assessing needs.

Advocates say the decision by some landlords to oust renters risks leaving more people homeless in an already tight housing market.