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It may not feel that way to Hawaii’s professionals, most of whom earn salaries significantly below benchmarks in comparably ...
Explore Hawaii’s geography, from volcanic mountains and lush rainforests to beaches and coastal cliffs. This film highlights ...
TurboTenant reveals no U.S. state is free from property tax; however, it discusses states with the highest and lowest rates ...
Local stakeholders urge state officials to explore alternatives to phasing out cruise calls, aiming to reduce emissions ...
Seth Colby will oversee data collection and analysis of Hawaii’s economy, including tourism, labor, energy and demographics.
The Aloha State just unveiled the first tourism tax of its kind to offset climate change costs.
Hawaii’s approach contrasts with typical tourist taxes that often fund infrastructure or marketing. Instead, the new levy places sustainability at the center of travel economics, part of a growing ...
As Hawaii nears the second anniversary of the devastating Maui wildfires, it’s rolling out an unprecedented measure to offset climate change costs—and it’s targeting tourists’ wallets. Starting ...
As Hawaii nears the second anniversary of the Maui fires—which scorched 17,000 acres of residential and commercial buildings, cultural landmarks and vegetation, causing $5.5 billion of damage—its ...