City officials say a program targeting the island’s prime tourist zone has lowered violent and property crimes dramatically since its inception in September 2022.
The city Department of Parks and Recreation is making plans to extend Kuhio Beach Park’s daily closure by an extra two hours a move that will broaden the park’s shutdown from midnight to 5 a.m.
“Hot spots” policing and community involvement are among the factors responsible for a drop in major crimes on Oahu last year, according to local law enforcement officials.
The number of people experiencing homelessness on Oʻahu increased slightly over the past year, according to the 2023 Point in Time count released on Thursday. But the report found 37% fewer veterans on the street compared to 2020.