(PART 1): A shortage of affordable housing — it’s one of the biggest crises Hawaii is facing. According to recent data from the U.S. Census, over 15,000 people left the islands between 2020 and 2022. That’s about 20 people leaving every day. The high cost of living, from groceries to housing, is causing droves of locals and Native Hawaiians to leave the place they call home. But what is being done to house and prevent these people from making the tough decision of leaving?

<p>(PART 1): A shortage of affordable housing — it’s one of the biggest crises Hawaii is facing. According to recent data from the U.S. Census, over 15,000 people left the islands between 2020 and 2022. That’s about 20 people leaving every day. The high cost of living, from groceries to housing, is causing droves of locals and Native Hawaiians to leave the place they call home. But what is being done to house and prevent these people from making the tough decision of leaving?</p>

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most — including the global coronavirus pandemic.

<p>The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.</p>

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news.

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