An Absence of Panhandlers in Honolulu

My Mom made an interesting observation yesterday: There are no panhandlers here. Oh, there are more than a few homeless people around, but not one of them has asked us for money or bothered us in any way.

This is a dramatic contrast from Vancouver, where locals and tourists alike are hassled on a seemingly continuous basis by and endless stream of lost souls and/or con men.

I wonder why this difference exists?