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UHERO research economist Rachel Inafuku said children are a main reason for the disparity in pay.

The state will continue to see economic growth, but at a slower pace compared to previous years, according to the latest forecast from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, or UHERO.

A University of Hawaiʻi report says regulatory costs account for more than half of the price of a new condo in Hawaiʻi. High housing costs in the state are fueling an exodus of local-born residents searching for cheaper places to live.

The latest forecast from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization predicts slow growth as the islands complete their post-pandemic recovery.

A University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization survey of elected officials at the state and county levels found that all respondents believe sea level rise will have "significant" or "catastrophic" impacts on residents in the next 50 years. Despite widespread concern, sea level rise wasn't at the top of many lawmakers' to-do lists. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote analyzes the results.

Maui fire survivors are still experiencing high rates of physical and mental illnesses, along with food, housing and job insecurity. Most have reduced incomes, and about 24% are still jobless. Those are the initial findings from a recent UHERO survey of 224 people six months after the fires. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

A recent University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization report predicts that jobs will grow about 1% in 2024, and visitor arrivals will remain relatively flat. Visitor spending is also expected to be lower than in 2023. HPR's Jason Ubay has more.

Maui has seen a sharp economic decline in the immediate aftermath from deadly Aug. 8 fires, but UHERO's latest economic forecast does not see a significant spillover to the rest of the state.

Despite increasing uncertainty with the U.S. economy, state economists believe Hawaiʻi will avoid a recession and still have a positive 2023. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.

Economists at the University of Hawaiʻi are projecting a more optimistic view for the state. But inflation, a worker shortage and the slowing of U.S. visitor arrivals could dampen expectations. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.