Pacific Resource Partnership has released the Winter 2024 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives, a comprehensive survey capturing the voices of more than 900 residents across all four counties. This included: 444 polled in Honolulu County; 208 in Hawai‘i County; 158 in Maui County; and 104 in Kaua‘i County.
Conducted between Nov. 8 and Dec. 14, 2024 by Anthology Research, this latest scientific poll sheds light on the most pressing concerns in Hawai‘i, including the affordability crisis, economic challenges, public safety, and the growing sense of disconnection among younger residents.
According to the scientific survey, only 28% of residents say Hawai‘i is on the right track. Crime and violence occupy the 4th position in terms of importance to Hawai‘i residents and has steadily moved up the list since 2019, with nearly one in 10 now listing it as Hawaiʻi’s top priority. An estimated 74% of Oʻahu residents “strongly” support or “somewhat” support expanding the Skyline to Ala Moana Center, with UH Mānoa receiving even greater overall support at 77%…