UH faculty, alumni honored in Hawaiʻi Business Magazine’s ‘20 for the Next 20’
The annual awards recognize accomplished professionals whose talents and potential set them apart as emerging leaders of Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi migration trends show more balance than expected, UHERO blog shows
In 2023, about 72,000 individuals moved to Hawaiʻi.
Maui transient vacation rental phaseout—more housing, fewer jobs
The report estimates that phasing out these units could increase Maui’s long-term housing stock by up to 6,127 units, which is equivalent to 10 years of new construction at the current rate.
Protecting Kauaʻi forests from invasive species saves large amounts of groundwater
Increased groundwater recharge ensures a steady supply of fresh water, vital for drinking and other essential needs.
Persistent income, employment, housing challenges for Maui’s fire-impacted households
The latest update, which covers the period from October 2024 through February 2025, provides new insights into ongoing recovery challenges.
Agroforestry key to Hawaiʻi’s path to carbon neutrality goal
The study found that more than 370,000 acres of Hawaiʻi’s unmanaged agricultural land is suitable for agroforestry under current climate conditions.
Construction defect litigation poses challenges for Hawaiʻi’s housing market
The report reveals that construction defect cases have grown substantially over the past 25 years.
Federal cuts raise risk of Hawaiʻi economic downturn, UHERO forecasts
Together with other federal policies, this places the Hawaiʻi economy at risk of recession over the next few years.
Food insecurity a major driver of mental health challenges, study finds
The study analyzed data from 2,270 adults residing in Hawaiʻi, collected in 2022, to assess the impact of socioeconomic and demographic factors on mental health.
MauiWES to hold final recruitment events, transition to monitoring participants
The team will focus on monitoring the participants annually for at least the next 10 years to see how the wildfires have affected their mental and physical health.
