Carl Bonham
From Crisis to Recovery: Health and Resilience Two Years After the Maui Wildfires
By Ruben Juarez, PhD, Alika Maunakea, PhD, Krit Phankitnirundorn, PhD, Binh Le, PhD, Carl Bonham, PhD, Daniela Bond-Smith, PhD, Marsha Lowery, ND, Chris Knightsbridge, PsyD, Samia Valeria Ozorio Dutra, PhD RN, Martina Kamaka, MD, and Pauli Amornkul, MD Research support by Rafael Peres David, Keeton Krause, Braden Kunihiro, Quan Zhang, Noelle Rubas, Amada Torres Salazar, […]
Read MoreUHERO’s Carl Bonham on Spotlight Now on the 2025 Q2 Forecast
UHERO Executive Director Carl Bonham joined Hawai‘i News Now’s Spotlight Now to discuss the 2025 second quarter forecast and how federal policies may impact Hawai‘i’s economy later this year.
Read MorePublic Health Report: Hawai‘i’s Health and Wellbeing Journey Over Time — Monitoring Equity and Access
By Ruben Juarez, Daniela Bond-Smith, Carl Bonham, Caleb Wood, Binh Le, Sophia Davis, Adrian Amaya, Marzuka Tartil, and Quan Zhang The UHERO Rapid Health Survey is a statewide longitudinal study offering one of the most comprehensive real-time assessments of health equity in Hawai‘i. Launched in 2022, the survey has completed four major waves, with the […]
Read MoreAn Economic Analysis of the Proposal to Phase Out Transient Vacation Rentals in Maui County Apartment Districts
By Carl Bonham, Steven Bond-Smith, Peter Fuleky, Justin Tyndall, Dylan Moore, Trey Gordner, Emi Kim, and Hamza Essaidi This report examines the Maui County proposal to phase out transient vacation rentals (TVRs) in Apartment districts, including removing long-standing exceptions for pre-1989 properties widely known as the “Minatoya List.” The policy aims to improve housing affordability, […]
Read MoreUHERO’s Carl Bonham on Spotlight Now
UHERO Executive Director Carl Bonham appeared on Hawai‘i News Now’s Spotlight Now to discuss the impact of economic uncertainties and the outlook for Hawai‘i’s economy.
Read MoreUHERO’s Carl Bonham Discusses the State of the Economy
UHERO Executive Director Carl Bonham participated in a panel on Hawai‘i Public Radio to discuss the state of the economy and spoke with KITV’s Island News about the possibility of a recession.
Read MoreUHERO’s Carl Bonham and Colin Moore on Spotlight Now
UHERO Executive Director Carl Bonham and Associate Professor Colin Moore appeared on Hawai‘i News Now’s Spotlight Now to reflect on the major economic and legislative events of 2024 and provide insights into Hawai‘i’s outlook for 2025.
Read MoreMaui Wildfire Exposure Study: Community Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience
The Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) is the most comprehensive study focused on understanding and mitigating the health and social impacts of the Maui wildfires. It aims to fill a gap in knowledge about the effects of environmental hazards and socioeconomic challenges on the health and wellbeing of those exposed to the wildfires. Over at […]
Read MorePublic Health Report: Initial Findings from the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study
Following the devastating wildfires from August 8-11, 2023, the Maui community has faced significant challenges including environmental hazards, air pollution, and toxic substances that pose additional long-term health risks. In response, we launched the Maui Wildfire Exposure Cohort Study (MauiWES). Our initial findings highlight the critical health needs to address acute conditions, including depression, hypertension, […]
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