While this event does take place in other areas of the tropics, the term Lāhainā Noon originates from, and is used almost ...

Along the way, passengers will have access to 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and cross the equator twice.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, has signed into law a "Green Fee" bill that will raise tourist taxes to help fund "climate-change" mitigation. Senate Bill 1396 raises the tourist tax on Hawaii ...

Hawaii already has a 10.25% tax on short-term rentals. 4. The Carnival Miracle cruise ship is docked during a 15-day cruise on January 15, 2024 in Hilo, Hawaii. Getty Images. 4.

Hawaii's Kīlauea Volcano shows intense activity with lava fountains up to 1,000 feet. The USGS notes "numerous episodes of dual lava fountains since the eruption began." ...

Hawaii's governor signed legislation that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address climate change. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland ...

The Hawaii Legislature has passed SB1396, a measure meant to mitigate the effects of climate change by increasing the state's portion of the TAT from 10.25% to 11%, effective January 2026.

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 climate ...

Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change A bill scheduled for House and Senate votes on Wednesday would add an additional 0.75% to the daily room rate tax starting ...

On Monday, Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii said his state intended to sue fossil fuel companies over their role in climate change to make them pay for damage from its effects, like the 2023 wildfires ...