"So what it really looks like is we bring $1.8 billion back into our tax economy, and then we put $600 million over to those ...

Hawaii’s economy may be in better shape this year than previously forecast, but state lawmakers should not expect any ...

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, surrounded by lawmakers and supporters, signs legislation in Honolulu on Tuesday, May 27, 2026 that raises the state's tax on hotel rooms and other short-term accommodations to ...

A federal appeals court ruling on New Year's Eve blocked Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ships passengers, a levy that was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.

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 ...