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AARP Hawaiʻi appoints Grant Chun as its new volunteer state president

AARP Hawaiʻi welcomes Maui resident Grant Chun, a retired attorney and housing executive, as its new state president. The state president, a volunteer position, works closely with the state director, staff and volunteers to lead AARP’s work in Hawaiʻi. 

Maui Food Bank appoints Lisa Paulson as new Chief Executive Officer

Following a comprehensive search, Maui Food Bank has named Lisa Paulson as chief executive officer, effective Aug. 19, 2024. The appointment comes at a critical time as the organization addresses a 65% surge in food insecurity needs due to the recent Maui wildfires.

Staffing shortage results in delay of management plan for Maui north shore parcels

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is delaying the start of management planning for county-acquired land on Maui’s north shore. County officials say the delay is due to a staffing shortage.

23 acres of north shore Maui coastline to be focus of management plan in the new year

In early 2024, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will begin working on a management plan for 23 acres of newly acquired county land on Maui’s north shore, which includes Wawau Point, often referred to as “Baby Beach.”

Maui Medical Group temporarily relocates Lahaina clinic to Napili Plaza

Maui Medical Group is temporarily relocating its Lahaina clinic to the Napili Plaza Shopping Center due to damage sustained during the Aug. 8 fire.

Maui council approves resolution to acquire 45 acres of A&B lands

Mayor Michael Victorino expressed appreciation to the Maui County Council for approving resolutions accepting the dedication of 45 acres of land from A&B Properties for parks and open space.  The acquisition was finalized at the councilʻs meeting that adjourned on Monday.

Mayor transmits two resolutions to council in an effort to finalize A&B land acquisition

Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino transmitted two resolutions to the Maui County Council on Friday to accept the dedication of 45 acres of land from A&B Properties for parks and open sapce.

Fortune 500 company promotes Brian Yano to leadership position on Maui

JLL, a Fortune 500 firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, promoted Brian Yano to vice president, regional area manager of its retail open-air in Hawaiʻi.

Maui County closes on $10.5M purchase of 500 Acres in Central Maui

Maui County has closed on a $10.5 million purchase with A&B Properties of approximately 500 acres known as Waiʻale South and Waiʻale North, according to an announcement by Mayor Michael Victorino today.

Victorino Seeks to Acquire Wai‘ale Lands for Historic Cultural Preserve

Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino is proposing to acquire approximately 545 acres in the Wai‘ale area of Wailuku for a historic cultural preserve.

Topping Off Ceremony at Keala O Wailea Luxury Condominiums

The 70-unit Keala o Wailea development is located next to the Wailea Gateway Center and overlooks the Wailea Blue Golf Course.

Homebuyer Guidance Offered for Kamalani Affordable Neighborhood in Kīhei

The new Kamalani neighborhood in North Kīhei broke ground in mid-January. Upon completion, the community is currently envisioned to encompass approximately 600 homes…

A&B Promotes Christopher J. Benjamin to CEO

The Alexander & Baldwin Inc. Board of Directors has promoted Christopher J. Benjamin as its CEO effective Jan. 1, 2016. Benjamin is currently the president and COO of A&B and president of A&B Properties Inc., a wholly owned real estate subsidiary of A&B. Stanley M. Kuriyama will retire as CEO on Dec. 31, 2015, and will continue to serve as A&B’s executive chairman of the board.

Kīhei Residential Community Project, Site Inspection Dec. 18

The project calls for a mix of 600 single-family detached and multi-family residential units, a 1.4 acre neighborhood commercial center, a park, and open space.

Waiale Project Gains Initial Approval from LUC

“The thought of a sidewalk and a paved walkway, so that people can view and visit the site makes my na’au turn,” said Makua of the cultural preserve plan for burials and iwi kūpuna.

A&B Plans New High-Rise Condo Near Ala Moana

The planned 43-story tower, located between the Ala Moana Shopping Center and the Ward Centers, will be the final high-rise condo in Honolulu’s premiere residential high-rise neighborhood.

VIDEO: Marriott Breaks Ground on Maui Airport Hotel

The four-story, 138-room hotel has been casually referred to as the Maui Airport Hotel because of its close proximity to the Kahului Airport.

Two Maui groups seek to invalidate A&B’s EIS for new Water Treatment Plant

By Wendy Osher The environmental lawfirm, Earthjustice, filed a lawsuit today on behalf of two community groups on Maui challenging plans for a water treatment plant in Waiale.  The facility is proposed by Alexander & Baldwin, a company that has been fighting for water to sustain sugarcane crops under its Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company […]

PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT ON NEW WAIALE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY

The public has until May 7th to submit comments on a draft environmental impact statement for a proposed water treatment facility in Wailuku.A&B Properties wants to develop the facility on land near the Maui Community Correctional Center, processing surface water from the existing Hopoi Chute.Company officials expect the facility to provide an additional water source […]