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Legislature should create authority to oversee Lahaina's future, UHERO says
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 8 months agoSep. 1—In its first forecast following the deadly Aug. 8 Lahaina fire, the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization on Thursday proposed the creation of a new entity to oversee what ...
U.S. recession will weigh on Hawaii's recovery, UHERO forecast reports
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 23—Hawaii might escape the worst of the looming U.S. recession, but its economy is not expected to start making satisfactory progress until 2024, according to a new forecast released Thursday ...
University of Hawaii report details 'heavy blow' to Maui's economy after fires
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 8 months agoSep. 22—The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization says the Aug. 8 wildfires will lead to sharp, persistent economic losses on Maui, with limited spillovers for the rest of the ...
Hawaii's economic growth slowing, official says
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 months agoFeb. 23—With the islands' post-pandemic recovery almost complete, the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization is forecasting that Hawaii's economy will "downshift this year, and ...
Building regulations drive up Hawaii condo prices by 58%
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 months agoMar. 5—Hawaii's building regulations drive the cost of condominium development up 58 %, the highest in the nation, according to a report released Monday by the University of Hawaii Economic ...
Hawaii to avoid recession, UHERO report says
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMar. 10—Hawaii appears poised to escape a recession, but a group of local economists says that high interest rates and prices will cause weaker growth in the state through the first half of ...
Study finds COVID-19 fatigue is setting in for Hawaii residents
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 5—The pandemic continues to not only affect people's health, but their economic security and ability to work, even though many Hawaii residents might be "over it." The pandemic continues ...
Kokua Line: Is email about paid COVID-19 survey legitimate?
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMay 22—Question : A couple of days ago, I received an email that claimed to be from UHERO regarding a COVID-19 survey. Participants would be compensated. I did not access the site. I searched ...
Hawaii tourism could soften with mainland pullback
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 16—Hawaii should see nearly 9.7 million visitors in 2023 but also some cooling in the state's biggest economic driver. Hawaii should see nearly 9.7 million visitors in 2023 but also some ...
Hawaii economy still OK despite weaknesses
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 12 months agoMay 12—Positive expectations outweigh negative ones in a new Hawaii economic forecast where rising personal income and construction offset a small decline in visitor spending and higher unemployment ...
