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Westin Maui plans July 4 celebration

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali will hold its 16th annual Fourth of July Celebration from July 1 to 6, with cultural experiences, live entertainment and family activities. The main celebration will be July 4 at the resort at 2365 Kaanapali Parkway. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with airbrush tattoos, face painting, caricature drawings and balloon twisting. Live DJ entertainment and a barbecue on the lawn will start at 11 a.m. The resort’s “Flowerworks” aerial orchid drop by helicopter is scheduled for 1 p.m., followed by a wings-eating contest at 2 p.m. and a keiki Jan ...

Lottery distributes $50,000 in gift cards to Lahaina workers, businesses

Hawaii Community Lending, Kaibigan ng Lāhaina and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii have completed a lottery drawing to distribute $50,000 in Amazon gift cards to Lahaina workers and small businesses impacted by the August 2023 wildfires. The virtual lottery included representatives from Hawaii Community Lending and Kaibigan ng Lāhaina. Recipients were drawn from impacted families served by the organizations. Amazon, a Chamber of Commerce Hawaii member, donated 25 gift cards worth $2,000 each for the lottery. “This drawing is about giving a boost to Lahaina workers and small ...

AG offers amnesty for delinquent charities

The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General is offering a 60-day amnesty period for charitable organizations that are delinquent under the state’s charitable solicitation law. The amnesty period runs from July 1 through Aug. 31. Eligible organizations may correct overdue filings, pay required registration or filing fees and complete other outstanding compliance requirements. Organizations that meet the requirements by the deadline may receive a waiver of applicable late fees and penalties. Hawaii law requires charitable organizations that solicit contributions in the state to ...

Schatz introduces AI labeling bill

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii has introduced bipartisan legislation that would require clear labels and disclosures on digital content generated by artificial intelligence. According to the senator’s office, the AI Labeling Act would require visible and machine-readable disclosures identifying AI-generated image, video and audio content. It would also require AI developers and major social media platforms to work together to help users identify the authenticity of shared content. The bill would establish a working group to create technical standards for identifying AI-generated ...

Film by Maui attorney selected for festival

“All The Things I Leave You (Patawid),” an Ilokano-language film created by Maui-based Filipino American attorney Lance D. Collins, has been selected as the closing feature of the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival on July 12 at Hawaii Theatre on Oahu. The film explores transnational migration, cultural identity and Maui sugar plantation-era history. Its trailer has received more than 4.5 million views on YouTube, and the film had a commercial run in the Philippines in early June, according to organizers. Lead actor Benedix Ramos and award-winning Filipino filmmaker Jade Castro are ...

Baldwin seeks cheerleading coach

Baldwin High School Athletics is currently seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to fill the position of head cheerleading coach for the upcoming season. Anyone who is interested in filling the position should contact Baldwin Athletic Director Wade Hondo via email at wade.hondo@k12.hi.us or visit the athletics page of the Baldwin High School website at https://www.baldwin.k12.hi.us/, where they will find more information and application details.