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The U.S. Army’s top civilian leader says he wants to move more quickly on an agreement that will allow the military to ...
A magnitude-8.8 earthquake in Russia’s Far East early Wednesday prompted tsunami warnings in parts of Japan, Alaska and ...
HONOLULU (Island News) -- It's a last-ditch effort to urge lawmakers to pass an environmental stewardship fee, charging visitors to help protect Hawaii's natural resources, something that's been ...
In addition, Hawaii's counties each add their own 3% surcharge and the state and counties impose a combined 4.712% general excise tax on goods and services including hotel rooms.
Hawaii’s land board has rejected the Army’s environmental impact statement to retain land on the Big Island used for live-fire training. (Spc. Abreanna Goodrich/U.S. Army via AP) HONOLULU ...
The Army’s plan to renew a lease for almost 20,000 acres of state land on Hawaii’s Big Island carries significant harmful effects on biological resources, cultural practices and environmental ...
Planning a Hawaii trip? Watch out for these 3 unexpected fees that could inflate your vacation budget—most travelers don’t see them coming.
Hawaii’s conservation efforts are at a critical crossroads. For years, environmental organizations like Malama Maunalua have worked tirelessly to protect our reefs, restore coastal ecosystems ...
A battle may be brewing over a new 11% tax on cruise lines in Hawaii after the cruise industry warned state officials that it considers the legislation a violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Asia-Pacific Environmental statement available for comment on Navy, NASA leases in Hawaii By Wyatt Olson Stars and Stripes • June 25, 2025 ...