The State of Hawaii has taken over command of the Kahikinui brush fire, which has burned 330 acres but is now 95% contained. Maui County continues to support with resources, ...

Nearly two years after the devastating August 2023 wildfires, new findings from the largest post-disaster health study in ...

Coastal residents are bracing for an unpredictable hurricane season—with many still cleaning up and rebuilding from last year ...

The devastating wildfires that tore through Maui in August left an indelible scar, most notably reducing the historic town of ...

If you’re planning a Hawaii vacation soon, expect a new tax coming your way. That's because Hawaii just became the first state to impose a so-called "Green Fee" or "green tax" for tourists.

Scenic view of the lagoon and beachfront with palm trees and people relaxing, island of Oahu, Ko Olina, Kapolei, Hawaii, July 25, 2024. Smith Collection/gado/Gado via Getty Images The new tax will ...

Hawaii lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking bill, poised for Governor Green's approval, that increases the state's hotel tax by 0.75 percent. This initiative, a national first, aims to generate ...

Hawaii already levies a 10.25% tax on short-term rentals. On January 1, the tax will rise to 11%. Hawaii’s counties separately charge a 3% lodging tax, and travelers also have to pay the 4.712% ...

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 ...