The plan is for armed rangers to patrol Waikiki’s parks to prevent living in cars, littering and smoking.
When people plan a trip to the island paradise of Hawaii, the number one destination is the tourist town of Waikiki, the island of Oahu’s main collection of resort hotels. The city features world class dining and shopping just blocks from surfing and sunbathing at the foot of the Diamond Head volcano. There is one feature the travel brochures don’t like to talk about. Hawaii has the highest number of homeless people in the nation.
The stench from the homeless camp near Diamond Head lookout is enough to make Jen Tema of Waikiki hold her breath when jogging past. “When it’s dead wind, you can barely walk by. It’s a shame because this is one of the most beautiful places in the world.” Fearing her safety, Jen quit jogging at night. Her son no longer surfs there because of feces, used condoms and needles. Ms. Tema is not the only one complaining. The calls coming from residents and businesses all across the city prompted Councilman Trevor Ozawa to propose legislation in response. His solution: a squad of armed park rangers.
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