Carl Bonham

From Crisis to Recovery: Health and Resilience Two Years After the Maui Wildfires

June 18, 2025

Nearly two years after the August 2023 wildfires, many people in Maui are still living with the emotional, physical, and social effects of the disaster. The flames are gone, but their impact remains. Launched in January 2024, the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES)—the largest post-disaster health cohort in Hawai‘i’s history—is now following 2,000 adults and […]

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UHERO’s Carl Bonham on Spotlight Now

May 28, 2025

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.

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Public Health Report: Hawai‘i’s Health and Wellbeing Journey Over Time — Monitoring Equity and Access

May 21, 2025

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 most recent concluding in December 2024. It tracks over 2,000 adults and provides disaggregated data on physical and mental health, […]

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An Economic Analysis of the Proposal to Phase Out Transient Vacation Rentals in Maui County Apartment Districts

March 31, 2025

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, worsened by the 2023 wildfires, by converting TVRs into long-term housing units. Our analysis includes effects on tourism, […]

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UHERO’s Carl Bonham on Spotlight Now

March 18, 2025

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.

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UHERO’s Carl Bonham Discusses the State of the Economy

March 14, 2025

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.

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UHERO’s Carl Bonham and Colin Moore on Spotlight Now

January 2, 2025

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.

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Maui Wildfire Exposure Study: Community Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience

May 15, 2024

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 […]

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Public Health Report: Initial Findings from the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study

February 8, 2024

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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