Hawaii lawmakers on Friday passed groundbreaking legislation that will raise lodging taxes across the state to fund environmental restoration and protect communities from the growing threats of ...

By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — Before the state legislature ended its session, lawmakers passed the first-of-its-kind “green fee” bill to protect ...

A rainbow, or ānuenue, lights up the sky mauka of Wailuku town. PC: Brian Perry 5.10.24 ...

Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for ...

RELATED PHOTO GALLERY The last day of the legislative session ended Friday just like it did in 2023 : with House Republicans snapping at one another on the House floor shortly after senators walked ...

Hawaii lawmakers have approved a new measure to raise the state's lodging tax, marking what experts say is the nation's first ...

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Lawmakers in Hawaii overwhelmingly passed legislation this week to restrict police pursuits to the most serious crimes following a San Francisco Chronicle investigation that revealed more than 3,300 ...

Prince David Klaren Laamea Kaumualii Kawananakoa, a respected figure in Hawaii’s alii lineage and a dedicated cultural steward, has died.

Gov. Josh Green supports the bill, indicating he will sign it. The bill adds a 0.75% levy to the state's existing tax on ...

The 2025 legislative session in Hawaii ended Thursday, with many lawmakers calling it a success and passing major bills such ...