Hawaii Jobless Rate Reaches Two-Year High Of 2.8%
Hawaii's state jobless rate has reached a two-year high of 2.8%.
Honolulu, HI, October 23, 2026 —
Hawaii’s state jobless rate has reached a two-year high of 2.8%, according to the information provided. The figure marks the highest level reported for the state in two years, but no additional details about the latest reading were included.
The information provided does not specify when the rate was measured or released, how it compares with the previous reporting period, or how many people the percentage represents. It also does not identify the source of the figure or explain the methodology used to calculate it.
No details were provided about factors that may have contributed to the increase. The available information also does not break down unemployment by county, industry, age group or other categories, and it does not include figures for labor force participation or job growth.
The reported 2.8% figure and its two-year comparison are the only details available about the trend. Without a release date, prior-period figures or supporting data, the size and timing of any change cannot be described further. No official comment or explanation accompanied the information provided.
Further context about the state’s labor market, including the period covered by the rate and the data behind the two-year comparison, was not provided.
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