Everyone who stays in a Hawaii hotel, cruise ship or other lodging beginning Jan. 1 will pay an extra $3 for every $400 in overnight costs—or an additional $30 for every $4, 000 spent to stay in the ...

Hawaii sued major oil companies in state court Thursday, accusing them of a “successful campaign of climate deception ” that has led to devastating impacts in the islands. The t filed in Oahu Circuit ...

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 ...

A new report released by the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice concluded that Hawaii’s property insurance market — particularly for condominiums — is becoming increasingly unstable ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Trump administration is taking legal action to block states like Hawaii from suing big oil companies over climate change. The move is sparking debate over state’s rights and ...

In a first-of-its kind move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations and earmark the new money for ...

HONOLULU -- 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 ...

Hawaii is adding a 0.75% tax to hotel and vacation rental stays starting Jan. 1, 2026 A new 11% tax on cruise ships will begin in July 2026 Revenue, estimated at $100 million annually, will fund ...