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Hawaii’s New Tourism Tax Is Meant to Combat Climate Change Costs
Hawaii’s approach contrasts with typical tourist taxes that often fund infrastructure or marketing. Instead, the new levy ...
Studies reveal hidden deaths and health problems connected to Maui and LA wildfires
NEW YORK (AP) — The toll of wildfires is usually counted in acres burnt, property destroyed and lives lost to smoke and ...
18-year-old hiker dies after losing footing at 120-foot waterfall, HI cops say
An 18-year-old man died while hiking near a towering Hawaii waterfall, police said. Robert Carvalho was hiking with others ...
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Maui’s road to recovery: Progress made, pain remains
As Maui prepares to mark the second anniversary of the 2023 wildfires, this is a powerful reminder that while progress is ...
Check this out! Whale Shark spotted off the shores of Ukumehame, Maui
Fisherman Jordan Correa spotted the whale shark near his charter boat Strike Zone, just outside of Ukumehame, Maui. He thinks ...
18-year-old hiker dies after losing footing at 120-foot Hawaii waterfall
An 18-year-old man died while hiking in the Hana Highway in Maui. Rescuers had to reach him by helicopter due to the location and height of the 120-foot waterfall.
University of Hawaii reaches major research milestone
State leaders gathered for a press conference to announce a major research milestone at the University of Hawaii.