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 ...

The first-of-its-kind bill once signed would raise the tax on hotel stays and other vacation rentals in Hawaii.

The U.S. Department of Justice led by Attorney General Pam Bondi filed four court actions this week, opening a new ...

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 ...

Defenders of climate and the rule of law blasted the Trump administration on Friday for using what one consumer campaigner ...

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

Hawaii lawmakers approved a first-of-its-kind bill on Friday that increases the state’s lodging tax to fund environmental ...

The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against four states this week, claiming their climate actions conflict with ...

The last day of the legislative session ended Friday just like it did in 2023: with House Republicans snapping at one another ...

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers pass legislation raising a tax on hotel rooms to generate funds to cope with climate change. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material ...

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to ...