#hawaii

#hawaii

It just got more expensive to stay on the Hawaiian islands thanks to a tax increase affecting accommodations across the state. On Jan. 1, Hawaii raised the statewide Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) from 10.25 percent to 11 percent with each county able to also impose an extra 3 percent tax on top of that. The state's Gov. Josh Green has dubbed the increase a "green fee" with the goal of building climate change resiliency.

It came to its conclusion after evaluating all 50 states across three key dimensions: emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment. Those three dimensions were evaluated using 30 metrics, including the physical health of the population, sleep rates, food insecurity, commute times, income growth rate, average leisure time per person, safety, and more. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing maximum happiness. WalletHub then averaged each state's numbers to calculate its overall score.

The personal finance website evaluated all 50 states using 30 metrics, including depression rate, income growth, and unemployment rate, along with other factors that can contribute to overall happiness and satisfaction in the population. After crunching the numbers, Hawaii tops WalletHub's annual ranking of the happiest states in the country. According to WalletHub's data, Hawaii residents "have the longest life expectancy in the U.S., and nearly 72 percent of adults in the state report being active and productive on a daily basis."

"One day," I always say, "it'll be full and we'll use it to pay for a trip to Hawaii." I've always wanted to visit the Aloha State. Its stunning beaches looked like the perfect escape from everyday life. Through family deaths, job losses, health scares, and the stresses of raising small kids, Hawaii - and that glass jar - served as a promise of easier times ahead. I'm glad I waited until I was sober.

With advances in transportation, it's become easier than ever to visit nearly any point in the world that you might imagine. That's the good news; what complicates the matter is the challenge of visiting a new destination ethically, in a way that is respectful of local residents, the ecosystem and the history of the region. It's an ethos that's taken root in Hawaii, where a system of regenerative tourism is now in place.

A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake has set off tsunami alerts in Alaska, Hawaii, and throughout the Pacific Ocean. The quake struck near the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky region, off Russia's east coast Thursday at 2:58pm ET. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's tsunami warning system has announced that Hawaii is officially under threat from dangerous waves triggered by the earthquake. Two tsunami watches have been issued for Alaska's Aleutian Islands, which is the closest US territory to Thursday's eruption.

Food truck culture has long secured its place as a versatile, often affordable alternative to dining at restaurants. The food truck industry has grown into a $1.8 billion market in the United States, with trucks including everything from desserts to fried foods and all things in between. According to a recent compilation from 2025 Yelp reviews, 25 of the country's very best food trucks are located on the sandy shores of the Aloha State, Hawaii.

From friendly therapy dogs at IGA Istanbul Airport to meditation spaces and sensory rooms inspired by water at Newark's renovated Terminal A, flora and fauna have made their way into the once-austere atmosphere. Still, real outdoor spaces remain a rarity at airports, and the ones that do exist, like the open-air terrace in San Francisco or the Sunflower Garden at Changi in Singapore, often feel like you're sitting on the tarmac, watching planes depart and inhaling jet fuel while you're at it.

Hawai'i, known for its beautiful beaches and lush forests, is paradoxically the bird extinction capital of the world, with forest species declining from 50 to just 17.

The challenges of moving to Hawaii, a place that held special memories for us, did not alleviate the existing tensions in our relationship.

"HDOT's Energy Security Plan is a call to action. Together, we can create a transportation system that is cleaner and safer while fulfilling its purpose to connect our communities. The strategies outlined in this plan will help us build out the system for our future generations."

The series focuses on four kingdoms that stood alone: the Kingdom of O'ahu, the Kingdom of Maui, the Kingdom of Kaua'i, and the Kingdom of Hawai'i.

Chief of War is a violent and historical account of the island nation of Hawaii at the end of the 18th century, focusing on Hawaiian warrior chief Ka'iana.

The Spanish government has pitched to bring the Thirty Meter Telescope to La Palma, pledging €400 million to support the project as the US halts funding.

After months of discussions with a Zuckerberg representative, Ako was successfully able to gain access to the property and identify and register the graves with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, though he was not able to locate remains of other ancestors, who he believes could be buried on the property.

"Hawaii Island is really the epicenter of the disease for the entire country," Kay Howe told SFGATE. In late 2008, her son contracted the disease while living in the Puna District of Hawaii Island at the age of 23. He went into a coma and was in the hospital for months; it changed his life forever.

The Kamananui project at Kaukonahua Ranch proposes adding hiking and biking trails, a zip line, all-terrain vehicle tours and an aerial tramway to its 2,300 acres of agricultural and cattle ranch land.

The location plays a starring role in the couple's everlasting connection. They met serendipitously in Honolulu in 1986, at Halekulani Hotel, and have been together ever since. Hawaii was a continuous thread from both their sets of parents that braided into their own family's traditions.

The residence, nestled in Haiku, sits quietly among the greenery, its minimalist lines and sculptural roof taking cues from the landscape rather than imposing upon it.

Hawaii will increase the transient accommodations tax from 10.25% to 11% starting January 2026. This revenue is designated for environmental protection against climate change.

"We've noticed quite a few restaurants attempting to mimic it, but there's just something uniquely special about the original that sets it apart."

My late grandmother's 10 acres of wild rainforest land...were part of a larger land grant given to our family more than 175 years ago by King Kamehameha III.

Radimak was allegedly assaulted by other inmates in a housing unit at the Halawa Correctional Facility, sustaining injuries to his face and torso.

Hawaii's breathtaking landscapes, relaxed lifestyle, and year-round warm climate make it an attractive place to live even with a high median home sale price.