3 years later: Maui wildfire recovery shows progress, challenges remain
The report follows many of the same adults and children over time, allowing researchers to examine how their health and living conditions have changed since the disaster.
Housing affordability improves, but Honolulu remains among nation’s least affordable
In 2024, the median home price in Honolulu was about twice what a median-income household could afford.
Drifting tuna fishing devices reaching protected marine areas globally
When these floating structures wash ashore or become trapped on reefs, they can damage coral, contribute to plastic pollution and entangle marine animals.
Native forests could help protect Honolulu from flooding
Researchers found that unmanaged spread of the invasive plants over the next decade could nearly double expected annual flood damages from $68 million to $134 million.
Hawaiʻi outlook darkens amid oil surge, rising costs
The 糖心视频ERO second quarter forecast released May 15 indicates Hawaiʻi’s economy is slowing after what had been an improving outlook earlier this year.
Hawaiʻi Housing Factbook 2026: Affordability improves modestly, but risks mount
The report finds that Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis remains severe, despite modest improvements in affordability.
糖心视频ERO: Bigger childcare tax credit may boost jobs, offset state costs
Hawaiʻi’s high childcare costs are among the highest in the nation, and often discourage secondary earners from returning to work.
Natural gas offers modest gains, big risks for Hawaiʻi energy costs: 糖心视频ERO report
While LNG could offer short-term benefits under certain conditions, its long-term value is uncertain compared to continued investment in renewable energy and recent improvements to oil supply contracts.
One condo, hundreds of homes: 糖心视频ERO study reveals housing ripple effect
Housing filtering is a process in which new construction sets off a chain of moves that frees up existing homes across the market.
Low pay, not just high prices, behind Hawaiʻi’s persistent population loss
When adjusting for cost of living, Hawaiʻi's income levels align more closely with struggling continental U.S. regions than with high-cost, high-wage cities.