HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A new survey is revealing how Hawaii residents feel about housing, the military and Skyline rail — and how well the state is handling challenges.
Federal cuts in 2025 hurt folks already struggling with high costs of housing, food and insurance, and with a recession expected this year, the Winter 2025 Hawaii Perspectives report shows residents want government leaders to act now to help locals stay in Hawaii.
“I have an older niece and nephew and both have moved to Arizona because they just can’t afford a home here, hard to make ends meet and have a nice home for their families,” said Salt Lake resident Nicole Wong…