Rising rents strain key housing lifeline for thousands of Hawaiʻi families
The report points to housing construction as one possible solution.
$3.6M NIH grant to uncover hidden health risks from Hawaiʻi’s plantation era
It will be the first systematic investigation in Hawaiʻi of heart and lung health risks associated with these legacy pollutants, including arsenic, lead, dioxins and others related to “forever” chemicals.
3 years after Maui wildfires: housing recovery advances while jobs and incomes lag
The report presents findings from the Maui Recovery Survey, an ongoing survey of people who lived, worked, or owned a business in West Maui or Kula at the time of the disaster.
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.