The cruise industry claims potential economic fallout if Hawaii’s first-in-the-nation levy targeting cruise passengers to ...

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 ...

HONOLULU — A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Hawaii imposing a tourist tax to deal with consequences of climate change seeks to stop officials from enforcing the new law on cruise ship ...

HONOLULU (AP) — A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Hawaii imposing a tourist tax to deal with climate change consequences seeks to stop officials from enforcing the new law on cruise ship ...

HONOLULU — 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 ...

Hawaii Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye, speaks during the discussion of the bill that will increase the state's lodging tax, Friday, May 2, 2025, at the state Capitol in Honolulu. AP Photo/Mengshin Lin ...

HONOLULU (AP) — A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Hawaii imposing a tourist tax to deal with consequences of climate change seeks to stop officials from enforcing the new law on cruise ...

People are seen on the beach and in the water in front of the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu in November 2020. This week, state lawmakers raised the hotel tax to help defend against the effects of ...