Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change ...

Hawaii's governor signed legislation Tuesday that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address eroding shorelines, wildfires and other consequences ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - A cruise ship, background, is docked in Honolulu, March 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, File) HONOLULU (AP) — A federal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DOUGBERRY/Getty Images Scenic view of Hanalei Bay in Kauai, Hawaii. Hawaii lawmakers passed legislation that will increase the ...

Proposed updates to the Hawaii County General Plan promise many months of public debate as a series of public meetings roll out into next year. A final draft of the new plan, which is intended to ...

As Hawaii nears the second anniversary of the devastating Maui wildfires, it’s rolling out an unprecedented measure to offset climate change costs—and it’s targeting tourists’ wallets. Starting ...

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's governor signed legislation Tuesday that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address eroding shorelines, wildfires and ...

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers began a new legislative session Wednesday with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance market as hurricanes, wildfires and other climate ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. HONOLULU — A federal judge’s ruling clears the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist ...

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s governor signed legislation Tuesday that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address eroding shorelines, wildfires and ...