Hawaii is poised to pass a tax hike on hotel stays to fund climate resilience and environmental protection. Backed by strong Democratic support, the bill would increase the state’s daily room tax by 0 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. HONOLULU (AP) — In a first-of-its kind move, ...

Hawaii is adding a 0.75% tax to hotel and vacation rental stays starting Jan. 1, 2026 A new 11% tax on cruise ships will begin in July 2026 Revenue, estimated at $100 million annually, will fund ...

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 ...

HONOLULU — Imagine this picturesque view. Palm trees swaying as waves rush across white sand Hawaiian beaches. For decades, this tropical scene is what made Hawaii one of the most popular places to ...

FILE - People are seen on the beach and in the water in front of the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, File) HONOLULU (AP) — In a first-of-its kind ...

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 money ...