Q: My family and I recently rented a house through Vrbo for a vacation stay in Hawaii. When we entered the home, we were immediately hit with a strong smell of mold. Upon further inspection, we noted ...

Honolulu’s weak law makes it hard to crack down on illegal vacation rentals, but a new law is in the works. Other jurisdictions – in Hawaii and on the Mainland – have tougher laws and more success ...

Last year marked the first time census records showed that more Native Hawaiians live on the continent instead of their ancestral homelands. Jordan Ruidas, founder and organizer of Lahaina Strong, ...

A South Kona homeowner is facing thousands in fines for reportedly operating an illegal vacation rental a stone s throw from Pebble Beach. Staff came across the Gary and Caroline Killeen’s property on ...

Hawaii visitors are changing where they choose to stay. The number of vacation rental rooms booked, such as those listed on Airbnb or Vrbo, is declining dramatically, while hotel stays are increasing.

When Cheryl Mander’s Vrbo rental in Hawaii is uninhabitable, the rental platform agrees to cover her new accommodations. But then it backs out. What happened? Q. My family and I recently rented a ...