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Maui Native Earns National Nod

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42 year old Mahesh Cleveland, a native of Huelo, has been selected as one of the nations top 20 Law School Students Of The Year! This award is given to students who have made the most contributions to their law schools and their community over the past year.

Cleveland has worked numerous jobs over the course off his lifetime including construction and as a musician. He decided to head back to college at the age of 39. Although the schedule was grueling, he knew he had found his passion.

Congratulation Mahesh Cleveland on your hard work and great recognition!

Maui Dancer Crowned

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Congratulations to Maui’s Shalia Kapuau’ionalani Kikuyo Kamakaokalani for being crowned this years Merrie Monarch Miss Aloha Hula! Shalia is a resident of Haliimaile and studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She has been doing hula dancing since she was 4 years old.

This is the competitions 55th year. Shalia beat out 11 other dancers for the crown. Her years of practice and hard work paid off! Congratulations on your big achievement!

The Hansen Ohana Open Homes

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Open today, Sunday, April 8th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please call 808-280-1650 for gate access.

3130 N. Noho Loihi, Wailea Pualani: Oceanview 3,762 sf highly upgraded smart home with pool, spa, and water feature!

370 Kai Malu Townhome: Located in cul-de-sac on Kai Malu Road. Tucked away in quiet locale open to greenways. 3bd/2.5 upgraded value $1,310,000!

Wailea Palms #3603: Can’t use stairs? Here it is! Privately tucked away OCEAN VIEW 2bd/2ba ground level villa! $850,000

Maui Agriculture Festival

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Tomorrow, Saturday April 7th, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm is the 11th annual Maui Agriculture Festival. The festival is being held at the Maui Tropical Plantation. Admission is $5 dollars at the door.

This event goes all out! Not only is awareness raised about Maui Agriculture, but there will be delicious food booths, a farmers market with demonstrations, and a keiki zone. The keiki zone will have pony rides and barnyard games along with live entertainment.

This is a great way to spend your Saturday all while showing support for Maui’s Agriculture!

Hydroponic Farm Set To Open This Year

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The indoor hydroponic farm is scheduled to open later this year. The Larry Ellison partnership will be able to grow and sell vegetables for cheaper than produce thats imported. Last August Ellison announced the Sensei project on Lanai. Sensei would use automated computer hydroponic farming in large greenhouses.

Also set to reopen later this year is the Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele. The property closed in January 2015 in order for extensive renovations to be done totaling approximately $75 million. A new spa and fitness center are among the new amenities the lodge will provide.

Lani is the first Sensei farm for the Los Angeles based company. The first crops will include Black Trifle tomatoes, and Komatsuna mustard greens. We look forward to viewing the completed project!