Libby Leonard is a Hawaii-based independent journalist with work in the New York Times, Guardian, Yes! Magazine, SFGATE, Modern Farmer, Ambrook Research, and others.

Libby Leonard is a Hawaii-based independent journalist with work in the New York Times, Guardian, Yes! Magazine, SFGATE, Modern Farmer, Ambrook Research, and others.

Hawaii's governor signed legislation that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address climate change. 24/7 Live New York City New Jersey Long ...

Maui County Council members heard another full day of testimony Wednesday for and against a proposal to convert 6,100 vacation rentals in Maui “apartment districts” into long-term housing, but ...

The Maui County Council spent seven hours of a public hearing behind closed doors Wednesday discussing the legalities—and likely legal defense—of a proposal to convert 6, 100 short-term vacation ...

Hawaii Is Cracking Down on Vacation Rentals Amid a Housing Crisis A new law will impact the number of short-term rentals available on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. Published on May 7, 2024 ...