Passing the Maui film festival torch: From ‘Celestial Cinema’ to homegrown storytelling

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced brief closures for facilities in West Maui and Central Maui in upcoming weeks.

The 47th annual Telly Awards judging council, which selects the winning entries, featured more than 250 expert judges from Google, HBO, BBC, Netflix and more. More than 13,000 entries from around the globe were submitted this year.

Kīlauea’s Episode 49 eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu crater has ended, prompting the US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to lower alert levels.

This Fourth of July, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa will honor the bravery of Lahaina firefighters and the community that rallied around them during and after the Maui wildfires of 2023 with the Proper No. Twelve Chili Cook-Off. 

ALTRES CEO and President Barron Guss announced four promotions including: Theresa Collier of Wailuku, Maui; Andrew Gomolka, resident of Kakaʻako; Hayden Sinclair resident of Waikīkī; and Kelly Ralleta, a resident of Kapahulu.

A Maui-based artificial intelligence startup that aims to personalize the guest experience at hotels will be featured at the next Maui Tech ʻOhana gathering from 5 to 6:30 p.m. July 8.

Local tenants and landlords are invited to attend a Renterʻs Rights Training on Wednesday, June 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free, community-centered event will provide residents with vital information about housing rights, disaster recovery responsibilities, strategies for addressing housing issues, and resources for navigating landlord-tenant challenges.

The Shops at Wailea invites the community to celebrate Father’s Day weekend with special dining offerings, retail promotions, a social media giveaway and the return of its annual Classic Car Show. Designed to honor fathers and father figures across Maui, the festivities offer multiple ways for ʻohana to gather and celebrate in the heart of Wailea.

This Father’s Day, families can elevate their celebrations with a private helicopter charter from Maverick Helicopters on Maui.

US Rep. Ed Case voted against a proposed $99.5 billion fiscal year 2027 Department of Homeland Security spending bill that cleared the House Appropriations Committee Wednesday, saying it would leave Americans less safe while failing to address needed immigration enforcement reforms.

Designed for golfers 17 and under, the Keiki Card unlocks exclusive discounts and perks through Aug. 31, making it easier for keiki to discover the game of golf.

State Rep. Nicole E. Lowen (District 7 – Kailua-Kona, Honokōhau, Kalaoa, Pu‘uanahulu, Puakō, portion of Waikoloa) has been named the 2026 Legislative Ambassador of the Year by the Electric Vehicle Association, a national organization dedicated to accelerating the adoption of electric transportation across the United States.