A Maui County Council committee will hold a public meeting on a proposal by Mayor Richard Bissen to roll back thousands of transient vacation rental units in apartment districts back to long-term ...

The August 2023 wildfire that destroyed more than 2,200 Lahaina homes and businesses left only a few remaining along Front ...

Hawaii’s four counties can add an extra tax on top of the state TAT. All of them have decided to add the maximum possible, ...

Hawaii's governor signed legislation that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise ...

Hawaii Governor Josh Green said the tax "ensures that visitors who come to Hawai'i are making an investment in Hawai'i's ...

Governor Josh Green commented other states and countries will need to take similar action to address climate disasters ...

Hawaiʻi's legislative session lasts 60 days, but there are no requirements for state lawmakers to be present. HPR's Ashley ...

The new fee, which will go into effect at the start of 2026, is intended to raise money to improve climate-change resilience ...