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Governor is expected to sign the ‘green fee’, which adds 0.75% levy to state’s existing tax on short-term lodging

Lawmakers in Hawaii have passed first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against natural disasters fueled by the climate crisis.

Hawaii’s governor, Josh Green, supports the creation of the so-called “green fee”, and is expected to sign it.

Judge paused proceedings during Miriam Haley’s fourth day on witness stand over alleged assault by ex-movie mogul

A woman who alleges Harvey Weinstein forced oral sex on her broke down under intensely personal cross-examination during her fourth day on the witness stand in the criminal retrial of the disgraced movie mogul.

The judge paused proceedings early on Friday afternoon to give Miriam Haley a chance to compose herself after an angry and tearful exchange with Weinstein’s defense as she was questioned on her account of his alleged assault.

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First-of-its-kind Hawaii bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate relief

Weinstein accuser breaks down while recounting experiences in rape retrial