What is Hawaii’s new ‘green fee’ hotel tax?

The state of Hawaii has increased its tax on accommodations, including for hotels and other short-term rentals, intending to use the revenue generated to address climate change. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Hawaii will increase the state's Transient …

Historic night for James Campbell with flag football win in Hawaii

New in Cruise: Big News From Cayman, Hawaii and the Bahamas

Popular ports of call in the Cayman Islands, Hawaii and the Bahamas were in the news last week. In the Cayman Islands, voters overwhelmingly voted "no" to the ballot question: "Should the Cayman Islands develop cruise berthing infrastructure …

Hawaii moves to sue Big Oil over climate costs; Trump administration strikes first

Hawaii’s plan to sue fossil fuel companies over climate damages prompted the Trump administration to preemptively sue Hawaii and Michigan, seeking to block the anticipated lawsuits. Karen Zraick reports for The New York Times. In short: Hawaii announced it …

Shutout in Hawaii: No. 7 Oregon State baseball falls to Rainbow Warriors

There will not be an aloha sweep. The Oregon State baseball team suffered a 5-0 defeat to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Sunday at Les Murakami Stadium, dropping its first game in a four-game trip to Honolulu. Cooper Walls (3-3) and two Hawaii relievers …

Potential Medicaid cuts would be ‘devastating’ for Hawaii

When Amy Feeley-Austin of Kona was going through a tough time, Medicaid was a lifesaver that provided health care for her two young children. Twelve years ago her husband died, leaving her and the children with no health insurance. It was a sudden and …

Hawaii Legislature pumps up nonprofit grant funding

Hawaii nonprofits stand to receive a lot more grant funding from the Legislature this year due to expectations of federal aid cuts by President Donald Trump. State lawmakers gave final approval to two bills Wednesday through which up to $80 million is …

Hawaii pitchers combine on a three-hit shutout to snag 5-0 win over Oregon State

1/3 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Above, UH’s Jordan Donahue, right, celebrated with Xaige Lancaster after scoring. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM At top, Hawaii …

Column: Hawaii’s LNG redux: state now has opportunity for action

After a hiatus of nine years, the state is seriously reconsidering the use of liquified natural gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel. Serendipitously, this dovetails with the expansion of natural gas production and development of new LNG export facilities. …

Off the news: Hawaii picks legal fight with oil companies

The Trump administration filed suit to block Hawaii from suing oil companies in state court. The next day, Hawaii did just that. On Thursday, the state sued 10 companies and the American Petroleum Institute, charging they used “deceptive practices,” i.e. …