Hawaii's new "green tax" will apply to cruise ships that visit the island in 2026. Currently, cruises are exempt from the state’s transient accommodation tax, which is 10.25%.

By Andrew Gomes June 3, 2025 1/3 STATE OF HAWAII Gov. Josh Green, right, on Monday announced Dori Booth’s appointment as Hawaii state fire marshal. They are shown at the state Capitol.

HONOLULU (CN) — Hawaii made history Tuesday, becoming the first U.S. state to implement a "Green Fee," which will charge visitors an additional tax to help protect the state's environment and build ...

HONOLULU (CN)— Hawaii Supreme Court justices drilled down on whether a chronic housing shortage qualifies as an "emergency" under state law in a case challenging Governor Josh Green's use of emergency ...

Hawaii has passed legislation to increase taxes for people staying at hotels to help the islands cope with the increasing pressures from climate change. The bill, SB1396, adds a 0.75% levy to ...

Oregon State rebounded from their Sunday defeat to Hawaii on Monday with a 7-3 victory. Wyatt Queen was the Beavs' starting pitcher, giving 6.1 innings of work with seven strikeouts.

Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate ...

No. 7 Oregon State used its bats to put a season-high four-game losing streak to rest Friday night as the Beavers routed Hawaii 11-4 in Honolulu. Coming off four consecutive losses to Oregon, OSU ...

The No. 7 Oregon State Beavers visit the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Friday night in a college baseball game at Murakami Stadium in Honolulu. First pitch is scheduled for 9:35 p.m.

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii outside hitter Louis Sakanoko, middle, celebrated with teammates after the Rainbow Warriors beat Long Beach State to claim the Big West ...

While Hawaii enjoys a tropical climate year-round, snow made its way through the island on Friday morning. Derek Petrowski via Storyful It snowed in Hawaii on Friday. While most of the state ...

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