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Visitor Spending Increased in February 2025
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, there were 240,525 total visitors in Hawaii on any given day in February 2025, which was an increase from February 2024, but fewer than pre-pandemic February 2019.
Visitor Spending Increased in February 2025Hawaii February Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.0 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February was 3.0 percent, the same as the previous seven consecutive months.
Hawaii February Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.0 PercentCBED Program Awards Grant to INPEACE to Support Native Hawaiian Businesses at 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival
The DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program has awarded an $8,000 grant to the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) Center for Entrepreneurship.
CBED Program Awards Grant to INPEACE to Support Native Hawaiian Businesses at 2025 Merrie Monarch FestivalHawaii January Unemployment Rate at 3.0 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 3.0 percent, the same as the previous six consecutive months after benchmark revision.
Hawaii January Unemployment Rate at 3.0 PercentDBEDT Reduces Hawaii Economic Growth Rate to 1.7 Percent for 2025
DBEDT released its first quarter 2025 Statistical and Economic Report today. In the report, DBEDT adjusted its economic growth projections for 2025 to 1.7 percent, lower than the 2.0 percent projected in the previous quarter.
DBEDT Reduces Hawaii Economic Growth Rate to 1.7 Percent for 2025Tourism Off to a Positive Start for 2025
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, there were 792,177 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in January 2025, a 3.8 percent increase compared to the same month last year.
Tourism Off to a Positive Start for 2025HHFDC-Backed Equity Program to Bolster Homebuying Opportunities for City and County of Honolulu Employees in Jobs Facing Shortages
Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. — The expansion of a state-sponsored housing program could help provide homeownership to City and County of Honolulu employees who are working in professions that are facing shortages.
HHFDC-Backed Equity Program to Bolster Homebuying Opportunities for City and County of Honolulu Employees in Jobs Facing ShortagesNatural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority Hires Executive Director
Read More Entries from NewsNatural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority — The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii has named Riley Saito as its new executive director.
Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority Hires Executive Director
James Kunane Tokioka
Director
Dane K. Wicker
Deputy Director
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