Critical investments needed on ocean science front to prepare, report says
The report provides advice to the National Science Foundation on how to reinvigorate U.S. leadership in ocean research.
UH achieves ‘gold standard,’ reaccredited for human research protection
UH was awarded full reaccreditation by AAHRPP for a period of five years.
UH joins effort to strengthen public health emergency preparedness
UH Mānoa is leading a key project in a regional effort to strengthen public health emergency preparedness, focusing on health risk communication.
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.
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.
Micronutrient gaps help fuel childhood obesity in Pacific
The research team also found associations between children’s micronutrient intake, obesity and the presence of acanthosis nigricans.
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.
UH team helps knock back little fire ants in Lanikai
The latest survey, conducted in February 2025, collected more than 2,000 samples, with only a single ant detected.
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.
Experts shape Red Hill health registry at JABSOM
Experts gathered to refine the Red Hill Independent Health Registry, to track long-term health effects from the 2021 jet fuel spill.
