The 2026 West Maui Student Art Show recently concluded a successful run at Lahainaluna High School’s Hale Na‘auao, bringing together student artists, families, teachers and community members to celebrate young creative talent. The exhibition featured artwork by students from Princess ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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A single-family home in Paia was destroyed in a fire Saturday night, according to the Maui County Fire Department. Firefighters were called at 8:23 p.m. to the 500 block of Pili Loko Street, where they arrived to find a single-story, single-family dwelling fully involved in flames. Crews ...
