Hawaii Vacations Will Soon Cost More With New Lodging Taxes

The fee will also apply to cruise ships. V isitors to the Aloha State may see a slightly higher hotel bill next year. State legislators have voted to increase the state’s existing lodging tax from 10.25% to 11%, effective January 1.  The bill is the first …

Hawaii increases hotel tax to help state cope with climate change

Posted/updated on: May 6, 2025 at 12:11 pm Gado/Getty Images(HONOLULU) -- Hawaii has passed legislation to increase people staying at hotels to help the islands cope with the increasing pressures from climate change. The bill, SB1396, adds a 0.75% …

Clyde Aikau’s legacy remembered in Hawaii’s surf community

HONOLULU (Island News) – The surf community is mourning the loss of Clyde Aikau, the younger brother of legendary surfer Eddie Aikau, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 75. Aikau was a beloved waterman known for his dedication to preserving his …

May is Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness month

HONOLULU – May is Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM). The campaign, now in its eighth year, raises awareness of the serious threats invasive species pose to all aspects of life in Hawaii and celebrates the work of those who help protect our …

First-of-its-kind Hawaii bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate relief

Lawmakers in Hawaii have passed first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against natural disasters fueled by the climate crisis. Hawaii’s governor, Josh …

25 States, DOJ Ask Supreme Court To Take Up Hawaii Gun Case

Second Amendment advocates are asking the Supreme Court to rule on a Hawaii gun law they say blocks people who legally carry concealed firearms from carrying them in most public spaces. They say the law is so broad that it would ban concealed weapons …

No. 10 Oregon State baseball vs. Hawaii: Preview, starting lineup, how to watch series finale

The No. 10 Oregon State Beavers visit the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Monday night in a college baseball game at Les Murakami Stadium in Honolulu. First pitch is scheduled for 9:35 p.m. It’s the finale of a four-game series and the Beavers need a victory to …

Hawaii mourns Clyde Aikau, surf legend's brother, dies at 75

Hawaii Medical College Launches Basic Nurse Aide Program to Meet Growing Healthcare Demand

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hawaii Medical College is proud to announce the launch of its Basic Nurse Aide Program, designed to provide students with the essential skills and training required to enter the …

Hawaii women's water polo team embarks for NCAA Tournament

HONOLULU — Once was enough. That’s all the time that Hawaii water polo coach James Robinson dispensed to last year’s NCAA Tournament semifinal loss to California, in which the Rainbow Wahine scored only twice on 17 on power-play opportunities in a 9-6 …