Maui County is one step closer to adding a surcharge to the state general excise tax, which could impact the cost of canned goods and other everyday products and services. A public hearing will be ...

The Maui County Council on Friday passed a bill on first reading that would add a 0.5 percent surcharge on to the state’s 4 percent general excise tax. — The Maui News / COLLEEN UECHI photo ...