On December 31, the Ninth Appellate Court partially blocked implementation of Hawaii’s “Green Fee” — a climate change-related tax — ahead of the state’s plan to fully enforce it starting January 1, 2026.

A federal appeals court blocked Hawaii's new tax on cruises and other travel accommodations just one day before it was meant to go into effect at the start of 2026.

Everything you need to know about the nation’s first “Green Fee” a levy designed to help navigate the impacts of climate change.

Thousands of residents who received funds through the Hawaii Emergency Food Assistance Program (HEFAP) are now questioning the program after those funds disappeared at the end of December. Recipients question the program’s timeline and the way the benefit was applied.

Hawaii lawmakers are set to consider a series of insurance-related bills during the upcoming legislative session, including proposals to make the insurance commissioner an elected position and measures aimed at stabilizing the property insurance market, according to a report from BestWire.

The Sentry at Kapalua isn’t opening the PGA Tour season this week because the event was canceled in October due to drought conditions.

Insurance giant HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health, which owns several major hospitals, have agreed to join forces in one of the biggest mergers in Hawaii history.

A Hawaii Island man has pleaded guilty in federal court after authorities say he illegally possessed firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.