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One of the most expensive places to vacation in the U.S. may get even pricier. Hawaii state legislators and Governor Josh Green are looking to introduce a $25 climate tax, per person, for tourists...

Rep. Julie A. Ogo (Ind-Rota) has introduced a bill that clarifies and codifies the meaning of the terms “short-term accommodations” and “transient accommodation” to ensure the proper collection of taxes

This Maui Business Bridge Grant program is now accepting applications. The purpose of this grant program is to support Maui-based businesses that have been directly or indirectly impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023 Lahaina and Upcountry wildfires.

BAR HARBOR — The town is a step closer to reducing its current list of lodging use definitions. Code Enforcement Officer Angie Chamberlain continued her presentation on reducing 19 lodging

To close $3B shortfall, HART to seek another bailout for embattled rail system HART to seek another bailout for financially troubled rail system By Rick Daysog | March 14, 2021 at 5:26 PM HST - Updated March 15 at 12:56 PM HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Despite the financial toll of the pandemic on Hawaii taxpayers and the state budget, the rail authority said it will likely seek another bailout from the state Legislature. With the troubled project facing a new shortfall of up to $3 bi...