Residents remain hopeful in face of economic uncertainty

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Job seekers packed a state hiring fair Friday. Many were federal workers uncertain about their futures.

The economy and jobs were among the top concerns of Hawaii residents, according to Pacific Resource Partnership’s latest Hawaii Perspectives report, which surveyed more than 900 residents across the islands in November and December of last year.

Only 28 percent feel the state is on the right track when tackling issues like affordable housing and cost of living…

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