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 ...

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 ...

Songbirds colonized Kauai millions of years ago and flourished until the arrival of humans. Hope all the hard-working moms had a chance to enjoy Mother’s Day … were there any at ...

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan over their planned legal action against fossil fuel companies for harms caused by climate ...

HONOLULU — 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 ...

The Kauai advisory is in effect until 8 :30 p.m. and covers Princeville, Kilauea, Hanalei, Wainiha, Haena, Alakai Swamp Trails, Na Pali State Park, Kokee State Park, Polihale, and Waimea Canyon ...

Dee Morikawa, Luke Evslin, Nadine Nakamura and Senate President Ron Kouchi expressed their appreciation on Friday for the collaborative efforts in the 2025 Legislative Session that led to the ...

The pending change is causing anxiety for Hawaii residents not only in default on their student loans, but also those who are relying on them now for their education. Monthly loan payments and ...