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Hawaii’s jobless rate hit 2.6% in June, marking three straight months of rise—a worrying sign of economic slowdown. While not the worst nationally, it reverses years of decline, fueled by more people seeking work while job openings stay flat. The labor force is at its highest since March 2020, but actual jobs haven’t grown since August 2025. All major islands saw increases, especially in leisure and hospitality, hit hard by rising costs and closures. July numbers are coming, and nationally, unemployment dipped as many exited the labor market—making this a complex, watchful moment for Hawaii’s economy.

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