Lingering pain, lost trust: Study reveals ongoing effects from 2021 Red Hill spill
The report provides results from a follow-up self-administered online survey conducted in July 2023.
UH has important role to play in Hawai?i¡¯s water future
The report, published October 8, shares insights from 43 representatives from federal, state and county agencies, as well as private and nonprofit organizations.
Hawai?i nonprofits face losing more than $100M in federal cuts
The analysis provides an early warning system to identify grants, organizations and subsectors at risk.
Nature vs. pests: Hawai?i¡¯s biocontrol attack against invasives yields benefits
“Across all three case studies, we find that biocontrol delivers net positive economic returns,” UHERO wrote.
Hawai?i faces mild recession as tourism falls, inflation rises in new UHERO forecast
UHERO forecasts a mild recession in the islands over the next year, with the weakening U.S. economy threatening a potentially deeper downturn.
UH‘s 4-year campuses shine in U.S. News 2026 college rankings
The campuses were ranked based on up to 17 measures of academic quality, peer assessments, financial resources and student excellence.
Tourism at a crossroads: UHERO study shows alignment, tension
Residents surveyed by the state continue to view tourism as an important economic driver, with nearly 80% agreeing it creates jobs and supports local businesses.
From peak to peril: Recession risks mounting, UHERO reports
A new UHERO blog warns the U.S. economy may be shifting from growth to recession as key indicators weaken and employment falters.
Legalizing cannabis, sports betting, other bills that stirred Hawai?i politics in 2025
A new UHERO blog analyzes how lobbying shaped Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s 2025 legislative battles over cannabis, sports betting and more.
Why Hawai?i has less income inequality than you think
In 2023, Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s Gini coefficient stood at 0.42, ranking it among the least unequal states in the nation, alongside Arizona, Michigan and Pennsylvania.