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.

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

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.

The funding comes from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program and is part of a $50 billion investment to strengthen rural health care throughout the country.

The state says nearly $189 million in federal funding will help transform rural healthcare in Hawaii. Vice officers arrested Jordin Trevena-Garon, 42, of Ocean View, on Monday.

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors closed out the weekend with a road game against UC San Diego on Saturday. Hawaii came into the game following a big 43-point win on Thursday and tried to recreate that performance.