Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Tourist tax, minimum wage hikes among 13 new state laws, Honolulu faces big sewer rate hikes, bomb threat emailed to Oahu synagogue, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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13 new Hawaii laws take effect Jan. 1, including tourist tax increase, minimum wage hike. Thirteen new Hawaii laws taking effect Jan. 1 will...
Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Kanaka'ole named interim DLNR chair, condo insurance rates drop dramatically, future unclear on Maui short-term vacation rental exemptions, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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  Gov. Green appoints Ryan Kanaka‘ole interim chair of DLNR. Gov. Josh Green announced the appointment of Ryan Kanaka‘ole as acting chair a...
Monday, December 29, 2025

Hawaii not prepared for aging population, state bans sale of fluorescent lightbulbs, fireworks abound as officials caution residents, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Hawaii lawmakers to confront housing affordability, tourism volatility in 2026. Pressures are mounting as the state faces a predicted mild ...
Friday, December 26, 2025

Federal judge clears the way for new tourist tax on cruise ships, hotels; ER doctor killed in head-on Saddle Road crash; Kauai mayor signs climate change plan, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Hawaii’s climate change tax clears legal hurdle. Hawaii’s so-called "green fee" is set to take effect as scheduled Jan. 1 after a ...
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Delinquent state taxpayers owe millions, Kamehameha Schools to go tuition-free, Kilauea marks anniversary with new eruptive episode, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Who Are Hawaiʻi’s Biggest Tax Delinquents? Search Here. A government database tracks who owes what in state taxes. Spoiler alert: Some owe m...
Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Governor's budget tries to plug federal gaps, doesn't address promised income tax cuts; first lawsuit filed against Maui vacation rental ban; pay hikes for Big Island officials, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Gov. Josh Green’s budget reflects federal culling . Gov. Josh Green has proposed a $20.4 billion supplemental budget that would help the sta...
Monday, December 22, 2025

US traveler vetting plan threatens Hawaii tourism, Hawaii police chief finalists narrowed to 11, Kauai voters could decide on gated community ban, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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U.S. vetting proposal threatens Hawaii economy . Hawaii tourism officials are raising alarms that a new federal proposal requiring millions ...
Friday, December 19, 2025

Federal cuts imperil homeless housing, health insurance; Aloha Stadium demolition begins; gas prices hit year low, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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HUD Plan Leaves Millions For Hawaiʻi Homeless Housing In Limbo. Local nonprofit leaders estimate that more than 400 people could end up back...
Thursday, December 18, 2025

Changes sought in solitary confinement law, safety inspections lag as building fires rise, Pentagon denied additional condemnation authority at Pohakuloa, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation seeks changes to solitary confinement law. The state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitat...
Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Hawaiian, Alaska airlines to use locally made biofuel; COVID-19 impact on life expectancy felt less in Hawaii, Kauai Coffee facing uncertain future, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Hawaiian, Alaska airlines to use locally made biofuel . The sister airlines owned by Alaska Air Group also plan to invest in a joint venture...
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Gambling, geothermal, transient accommodations tax hike top Hawaiian Home Lands agenda, Maui to phase out over 6,200 short-term rentals, Honolulu airport adds electric buses, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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DHHL considers gambling, building review and geothermal this legislative session. The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will push for new re...