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· Carl Samson
Hawaii becomes 1st state to tax tourists for climate change
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green enacted legislation on May 27 establishing the country’s first tourist tax designed to fund climate resilience efforts, adding a 0.75 percentage point increase to lodging fees beginning Jan. 1, 2026. About the law
· Carl Samson
Oldest Asian American women’s service organization celebrates 100 years
The Square and Circle Club, the nation’s oldest Chinese and Asian American women’s service organization, is set to celebrate a century of dedicated community service and philanthropy in San Francisco next month. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Historic banyan tree sparks hope as new leaves sprout after Maui fires
A 150-year-old banyan tree is becoming a symbol of hope as it sprouts new leaves after enduring some of the wildfires that have swept across the Hawaiian island of Maui for weeks. About the tree: The 60-foot Ficus benghalensis was a gift from India and was planted in April 1873…
· Bryan Ke
Dwayne Johnson, Oprah Winfrey jump-start Maui relief fund with $10 million donation
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently donated $10 million to help people affected by the Maui wildfires. About their announcement: Winfrey, 69, and Johnson, 51, announced the People’s Fund of Maui in a joint Instagram post on Thursday.
· Michelle De Pacina
Hawaiians voice concerns about underreporting of Maui wildfire deaths
As the death toll of Maui’s wildfires have climbed to at least 99 people, Hawaiians are voicing their concerns regarding the alleged underreporting of deaths. The alleged underreporting: In a viral TikTok video, a woman who has been working to gather supplies for the victims of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Video: Lahaina church remains miraculously untouched amid Maui wildfires
A historic Lahaina Catholic church has miraculously remained untouched amid the devastating Maui wildfires that have killed at least 96 people. “Maria Lanakila is still standing”: In a viral video of the Hawaiian town of Lahaina, the Maria Lanakila Catholic Church stands…
· Editorial Staff
‘Do not travel to Maui’: Jason Momoa tells fans to avoid visiting Hawaiian island amid ongoing wildfires
Actor Jason Momoa recently took to social media to tell his followers not to visit the Hawaiian island of Maui as deadly wildfires continue to spread. About his post: On Saturday, Momoa, 44, reposted videos and images that nonprofit organization Āina Momona shared last week on…
· Bryan Ke
The Pokémon Company chooses Honolulu for World Championships 2024, donates $200K to Maui wildfire relief
The Pokémon Company has officially announced its venue for 2024’s Pokémon World Championships, as well as its donation plans to help victims of the ongoing wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. Venue announcement: In a video announcement posted on Sunday, the company shared that next…
· Michelle De Pacina
At least 55 dead, 1,000 people missing in Maui wildfires as evacuations continue
At least 55 people have died and many are still missing as evacuations continued Thursday in Maui, Hawaii, due to the wildfires. Death toll: On Thursday, 19 people were confirmed dead, bringing the death toll to 55. However, officials warned that the loss of life is expected to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Historic Maui town of Lahaina nearly destroyed by raging wildfires in Hawaii
The historic Lahaina town in West Maui, Hawaii, has been nearly reduced to rubble as the wildfires send residents jumping into the harbor water to escape the fast-moving flames. The emergency proclamation: Since Tuesday, the flames have ripped through the historic town,…