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The state is suing oil companies, including Chevron, Shell and Aloha Petroleum, for using fossil fuels that destroy Hawaii's ...
President Donald Trump’s administration has sued Hawaii and Michigan to try to stop them from filing lawsuits against major oil companies over the fossil fuel industry’s role in climate change.
MAUI, Hawai'i (Island News) -- The anxious, nearly two year-long wait to return to their leveled Lahaina properties has come ...
A stunning island state that is visited by millions of tourists each year is all set to introduce a tourist tax to cope with ...
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM A packed gallery listened as lawmakers voted on bills Wednesday during the Senate session at the state Capitol. 1 /3 JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM ...
Starting March 1, fire survivor households in FEMA’s direct housing program on Maui were required to start paying rent. Now, ...
In an unusual move, the Trump administration pre-emptively sued Hawaii and Michigan to try to stop them from suing oil ...
Hawaiʻi lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill intended to help shore up Hawaiian Electric Co.’s credit rating despite strong opposition from House and Senate committee chairs who helped vet the measure ...
In a first-of-its kind move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation ...
The state Legislature gave final approval to about 250 bills Wednesday during several hours of voting that included a ...