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Drawing lessons from Hurricane Iniki in Kauai, September 1992.
UHERO Blog
There have been 10,448 new claims for unemployment in Maui County in the four weeks since the fires struck.
We at UHERO share our community’s anguish over the devastating loss of lives, homes and businesses that has resulted from the catastrophic Maui wildfires. Our thoughts are with the people of the Lahaina area during these challenging times.
As we look ahead, we are committed to addressing the substantial impacts that have arisen. UHERO is actively engaged in assessing the recovery process and plans to offer its expertise to aid in the rebuilding efforts.
UHERO News
Let's come together in a spirit of healing, reflection, and unity.
Public Health Report:
UHERO Report
Residents of Hawai‘i face the highest housing costs in the nation.
UHERO Forecast for the State of Hawaii
Hawaii Economy
A national recession will weigh on Hawaii later this year, but local sources of
strength should keep our heads above water.
UHERO Brief
Tourism Authority
This year, the existence of HTA is at stake.
Insights
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Economic Perspective of Maui’s Devastating Wildfires
By James Mak, Paul Brewbaker, and Frank Haas Lahaina is a very special place with so much deep, rich history. Over time, it’s evolved. It’s


You’re Invited: Kīpuni Aloha no Maui – A Statewide Vigil for Beloved Maui on September 1
With heartfelt aloha, the Hawaiian community comes together to extend support, healing, and reflection during these challenging times. With the guidance of our Kūpuna, Kumu


Dissolving the Hawaii Tourism Authority
Read the summary blog post. By Paul Brewbaker, Frank Haas, and James Mak State lawmakers in the 2023 state legislature are bashing the Hawaii Tourism


UHERO Forecast for the State of Hawaiʻi: Promise and Peril for the Hawaii Economy
Recent developments bring both promise and peril for Hawaii. Tourism prospects are positive, despite the delayed Japanese market recovery. Construction activity will remain high, and


After the Maui wildfires: The road ahead.
By Steven Bond-Smith, Daniela Bond-Smith, Carl Bonham, Leah Bremer, Kim Burnett, Makena Coffman, Peter Fuleky, Byron Gangnes, Rachel Inafuku, Ruben Juarez, Sumner La Croix, Colin


Toward more equitable ecosystem investment programs—Adaptation and equity are central to the design and functioning of successful water funds
Abstract: Projects designed to incentivize ecosystem management for societal benefits are becoming increasingly popular and are often touted as win–win solutions for social and environmental
Focus Areas
UHERO research covers a wide array of topics, areas of academic inquiry, and policy challenges.
Data
The UHERO Data Portal provides access to a wide array of economic and social indicators for the State of Hawaiʻi, the four counties, and key external economies.