The county was able to help cut development costs by changing its zoning and subdivision codes.

Airlines and hotels can provide a lucrative market for Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs, but making inroads with large brands and scaling up production isn’t easy.

The proposed fee could improve safety and cleanliness in the area, but critics say it won’t fix the underlying challenge facing downtown.

Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo were supposed to give the city monthly reports on their bookings. Due to a lawsuit filed on behalf of vacation rental owners, that never happened.

The cost of renting and purchasing a home in Honolulu has grown at three times the rate of first-year teachers’ salaries since 2019.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority faces a major restructuring, staff defections and legal drama. The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is filling the void.

Like other tourist destinations, Honolulu passed a law to hold booking platforms accountable for illegal listings. But the city hasn’t cited any company, even as illegal rentals flourish.

Young Brothers is seeking approval from Hawai‘i regulators to significantly increase interisland shipping rates.

The hit show debuted on Maui in 2021. Filming has since moved offshore but editing work done on Kaua‘i allows for tax benefits.

A University of Hawaiʻi economist says the data belies common beliefs about population trends.