Hawaii passes ‘green fee’ hotel tax hike to fund climate relief

WASHINGTON, May 3 — Hawaii lawmakers have passed a “first of its kind” bill that increases the US state’s hotel tax to fund climate change relief efforts, the governor’s office said. Hawaii Governor Josh Green said he intends to approve the legislation …

Hawaii Legislature ends 2025 session on sour note

The last day of the legislative session ended Friday just like it did in 2023: with House Republicans snapping at one another on the House floor shortly after senators walked across the state Capitol, held hands with House members and sang “Hawai‘i Aloha.” …

Hawaii island bike-share ridership climbs more than 10%

TRIBUNE-HERALD Cyclists took 12,463 rides on rented bikes from HIBIKE kiosks across Hawaii island in 2024, up over 10% from 11,305 rides in 2023. A little over a year after bike rental services were expanded in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, ridership is up …

Former Hawaii hoops star Alika Smith to appear for change of plea

COURTESY PHOTO Alika Smith A plea deal appears to be in the works for former University of Hawaii basketball standout Alika Smith. Smith, whose legal name is Justin Alika Pekelo Smith, is scheduled to appear for a change of plea at 9 a.m. July 9 before …

Hawaii passes 'green fee' hotel tax hike to fund climate relief

Hawaii lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking bill, poised for Governor Green's approval, that increases the state's hotel tax by 0.75 percent. This initiative, a national first, aims to generate $100 million annually for climate change relief …

Flower shops in Hawaii face busy season amid tariffs

Hawaii News Now 5.2 Trade winds are picking up - weekend outlook - Jennifer Robbins

Hawaii DOH encourages support during Mental Health Month

HONOLULU (Island News) -- May is Mental Health Month and the Hawaii Department of Health is holding statewide events to encourage support.  State buildings across O'ahu and Kauai is set to light up in green throughout May to symbolize mental health …

Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change

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322nd Civil Affairs Brigade, 9th MSC, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Leads U.S. Army Efforts in New Caledonia During Croix du Sud ...

The 322nd Civil Affairs Brigade, part of the 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) based at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, is serving as the Army Forces (ARFOR) command in New Caledonia for Exercise Croix du Sud 2025. This biennial, multinational field training …