Economic outlook points to slower growth, DBEDT says

Economic outlook points to slower growth, DBEDT says

Hawaii’s economy is expected to continue growing over the next several years, though at a slower pace than in 2025, according to a new quarterly economic report released Thursday by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. The department’s first-quarter 2026 Statistical and Economic Report projects the state’s real gross domestic product will grow 1.7% in 2026 and 1.8% in 2027, following an estimated 2.6% expansion in …