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Hawai’i’s economy darkens as surging oil prices increase consumer costs, UHERO report forecasts
These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish labor market.
UHERO study: Building condo tower leads to hundreds of existing homes becoming available
The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s study examined a concept known as housing filtering, a process in which new construction sets off a chain of moves that frees up existing homes across the market.
UHERO forecast: Hawaiʻi economy emerging from recession, growth to remain sluggish
Hawaiʻi’s economy is cautiously recovering from last year’s mild recession, spurred by modest gains in employment and construction, despite ongoing challenges.
Sea level rise worries most Hawai‘i residents, new study shows
A new statewide survey released by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization reported the first representative study to measure public beliefs, risk perceptions and policy preferences related to sea level rise across all four counties.
UHERO: Adjusted for local prices, Hawaiʻi’s economy among worst in nation
A new report shows Hawaiʻi’s wages and productivity have lagged the rest of the country for more than three decades, placing the state among the most economically distressed in the U.S.
Registration now open for Good Jobs Hawaiʻi’s next free training
The jobs program covers a variety. of sectors, including education, technology, creative industries, skilled trades and healthcare.
UHERO Forecast: What federal cuts to the social safety net will mean for Hawaiʻi
The Kaiser Family Foundation projects that 41,000 Hawaiʻi residents will lose Medicaid benefits due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
UHERO Forecast: Deteriorating U.S. economic outlook leading to imminent mild recession in Hawaiʻi
In Hawaiʻi, visitor numbers are down, job growth has stalled, and housing activity remains weak, with inflation also expected to rise over the next year.
New report on Maui fires recovery reveals mixed progress for survivors two years after tragedy
A report by the University of Hawai’i Economic Research Organization revealed that more Maui fire survivors are transitioning into stable housing and have greater economic stability, but many others are still rent burdened and struggling with long-term income loss.
UHERO report: Hawaiʻi County housing supply increased 3% in 2024, but much more units needed
Hawaiʻi County is the only county in the state with the median single-family home price under $1 million, but it also is the island where prices vary the most by location.
Watch: Hawaiʻi pushed toward mild recession because of Trump policies, UHERO forecast shows
The organization’s 2025 second quarter forecast shows sharp increases in U.S. import tariffs, sweeping federal layoffs along with volatile fiscal and immigration policies are undermining consumer confidence, raising inflation expectations and worsening the business outlook — nationally and in Hawaiʻi’s visitor-dependent economy.
UHERO report finds spike in construction lawsuits is factor in rising housing costs
“Housing affordability in Hawaiʻi is already a serious challenge. As lawsuits become more frequent and larger in scale, they add financial uncertainty for developers, insurers and homebuyers alike.” — Trey Gordner, report lead author and a policy researcher at University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization.
UH Economic Research Organization says Trump’s cuts, tariffs could hurt Hawaiʻi’s economy
While tax cuts may provide some stimulus this year, the new administration’s actions — including tariffs, mass deportations and spending cuts — will impose significant drag thereafter, UHERO states in its first quarter forecast for 2025.
New report offers insights into struggles of small businesses on Oʻahu
University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s “Investigating and Tackling Barriers and Needs for Small Business Success in Honolulu” also provides roadmap to address those hurdles, which include gaps in financial access, workforce development, market competition and technological innovation.
UHERO: Hawaiʻi’s economic expansion continues, but slowly
Despite steady local forecast path so far, Hawaiʻi’s economic outlook becomes unclear as federal policy changes loom with incoming Trump Administration introducing broad uncertainty.
Economic bottom line: ‘Buckle up for the years ahead’
Despite steady local forecast path so far, Hawaiʻi’s economic outlook becomes unclear as federal policy changes loom with incoming Trump Administration introducing broad uncertainty.
‘Huge relief’: SNAP policy change will help tens of thousands of additional Hawai‘i families
Hawai‘i will eliminate the “net income limit” for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, commonly called food stamps, which could extend benefits to 13,000 to 14,000 more households throughout the state by next year.
UHERO report: Hawaiʻi’s economy holding steady, but labor force growth a concern
The current growth trend for the state of Hawaiʻi is slower than in past decades — and it is expected to continue to be slow in the coming years due to limited increases in population with births no longer outpacing deaths.
University of Hawai‘i report finds islands’ rural residents face major health challenges
This is the first rural health report targeted specifically for Hawaiʻi that measures data at the individual level.
There are more ways to diversify Hawai‘i Island economy compared to all counties in state, UHERO report reveals
In a tourism-concentrated economy, University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, also known as UHERO, released the report Tuesday, which looks at ways the state could diversify as tourism revenue has shown inconsistent and slow growth for the past 30 years.
