Adjusted for local prices, Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s economy among worst in nation, UHERO finds
The report documents how Â鶹´«Ã½'s per-person GDP, income and productivity growth have stagnated since the early 1990s.
AI is changing how we work, not the value of a college education
The research indicates that AI is more likely to change how work is performed rather than replace workers outright.
Â鶹´«Ã½ faces mild recession, weak recovery in 2026
This is UHERO's fourth quarter forecast for 2025.
UHERO report: Disabled Maui residents still face steep barriers to recovery 2 years after wildfires
According to the UHERO study, despite widespread resilience, disabled people consistently report lower well-being and slower recovery progress.
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.
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.