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September 3, 2025
West Hawaiʻi Today

Hawaiʻi's Workforce Is Shrinking as Residents Age and Leave

Hawaiʻi's labor force continues to shrink, raising fears of a deeper workforce crisis as the population ages and younger workers leave for more affordable states.

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