UHERO
Reports
Supporting thriving water futures through education and career pathways: perspectives from the Hawai‘i water sector
In this report, we share insights from representatives from the freshwater sector on how the University of Hawai‘i can best support a thriving water future…
Economic Benefits and Costs of Biological Control: Coffee Berry Borer, Erythrina Gall Wasp, and Fireweed in Hawai‘i
This report evaluates the economic costs and benefits associated with biological control efforts targeting three invasive species in Hawai‘i: coffee berry borer (CBB, Hypothenemus hampei),…
Tourism in Hawai‘i: Industry Views and Stakeholder Comparisons
Tourism in Hawai‘i shapes the state’s economy, communities, and environment in ways that affect nearly every resident. While resident and visitor views are regularly measured…
Progress and Vulnerability Two Years After the Wildfires: A Data-Driven Update from the Maui Recovery Survey
Two years after the devastating August 2023 wildfires, thousands of fire-affected people continue to navigate a long and complex path to recovery. While many are…
From Crisis to Recovery: Health and Resilience Two Years After the Maui Wildfires
Research support by Rafael Peres David, Keeton Krause, Braden Kunihiro, Quan Zhang, Noelle Rubas, Amada Torres Salazar, Bryan Suechting, Connor Slavens, Marzuka Tartil, Lesley Umeda,…
Public Health Report: Hawai‘i’s Health and Wellbeing Journey Over Time — Monitoring Equity and Access
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…
The Hawaii Housing Factbook 2025
Hawai‘i remains in a severe housing crisis. High prices and mortgage rates have made homeownership unaffordable for most residents. Housing production remains slow, with county…
An Economic Analysis of the Proposal to Phase Out Transient Vacation Rentals in Maui County Apartment Districts
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…
Return on investment for watershed protection on Kaua‘i
Native forests provide many societal benefits, including protecting freshwater resources that provide drinking water and sustain culturally, economically, and ecologically valuable springs, streams, and groundwater…