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Maui Red Cross Names Volunteer Of The Year

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Congratulations to Merry Tamashiro who was named Maui Red Cross Volunteer Of The Year. Merry is usually the first on the scene and is a disaster team leader. Her willingness to help others, manage a team, organize and disperse supplies, and be ready even before disaster strikes is an inspiration. Her dedication makes her a well deserving recipient of the award! Merry will be honored on March 24th at the Maui Heroes Luncheon.

The Red Cross has an estimated 140 volunteers but could always use more hands. Most of the requirements necessary to become a volunteer are able to be completed online.

Congratulations again and warmest mahalo to Merry and to all volunteers willing to help others!

Affordable Housing Project Gets The Go Ahead

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Council members voted in favor of 250 affordable housing units to be built within a 670 acre planned community to be located south of Maui Meadows. Moving from the original site in north Kihei should help Honua’ula Partners, the potential builders, to get the project started more quickly than originally anticipated.

Before any of the planned housing building can begin, Honua’ula Partners has a $30 million dollar project to complete first. The widening of Piilani Highway from Kilohana Drive to Wailea Ike Drive. Of the projected 250 affordable housing units, 125 will be ownership units and the remaining 125 will be rental.

South Maui Returns To Normal

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The new bridge opened up on Thursday afternoon near Sugar Beach! The new bridge which has been under construction since August showed an immediate impact on lessening traffic.

Those commuters who travel the bridge during high traffic times are relieved that their commute times are finally back to normal!

Open Today!

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The Hansen Ohana proudly presents four properties open today for viewing from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm! For access call 808-280-1650.

3130 N. Noho Loihi Way

3130 N. Noho Loihi Way is an ocean view custom designed SMART home with luxury living in mind. View every detail of this dream home via 3D tour at https://goo.gl/Ach994 showing owner has spared no expense in the construction and purpose of creating this home by searching out and importing many of the designer features offered here. Enter through unique iron custom double doors and marvel as you are greeted by a custom-made spiral staircase both created by LA based Dachi Home Designs. Note the antique chandelier viewed as you walk up the staircase and all the crystal lighting throughout this home have been purchased in New York. The top of the stairs leads you to an expansive great room with ocean views. The gourmet chef’s kitchen is awe inspiring with imported custom Italian kitchen cabinets crafted by Aran Cucine. The marble accented kitchen island which houses the Wolf gas cooktop allows you incredible space to entertain. Enjoy the electronically controlled pocket doors that lead you to the large ocean view lanai. Just as enviable is the spacious ocean view master suite. In the master bath, luxuriate with crystal accents, stone sinks, soaking tub and ultra-exotic shower with mood lighting. The dressing room has the convenience of the Italian imported custom closets (which are throughout this home) and plenty of dressing space. A second bedroom and bath are also upstairs plus a convenient dumbwaiter. Downstairs are two additional spacious en-suite bedrooms and large recreation room which lead to the outdoor kitchen, pool, spa, water feature & lush gardens.

370 Kai Malu 49A

Kai Malu 49A is a stunning townhome with many upgrades to complete your Hawaiian Retreat. This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Wailea jewel is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac location in the loved Kai Malu community in close proximity to all resort activities, shopping and dining. The main level lanai allows for easy entertainment on it’s extended travertine lanai with wet bar and Jenn Air upgraded BBQ. The great room enjoys the open floor plan with dining area and well equipped kitchen. There is a third bedroom presently used as an office downstairs plus a half bath. Upstairs the ensuite master opens through new sliding glass doors to an ocean view lanai. Ocean views are also enjoyed from the bed. The master bathroom has an incredible soaking tub, double sinks, separate shower, rare ceiling fan and the addition of overhead lighting in the closets. The second bedroom with traditional window seat with custom cushion and the second bath are located at the other wing of the townhome. There is a tub in the second bathroom. Additional interior upgrades include gorgeous floors, pull-outs in the kitchen and master bath cupboards, upgraded light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout, California shutters on upper level, and a custom finished garage floor which helps minimize dust. The garage has access via a direct private driveway allowing more space for parking for 2 additional vehicles. Community amenities include an infinity edge pool and hot tub with awe-inspiring ocean views, kitchen cabana with BBQ grill, steam room, sauna, fitness center and library.

388 Pualoa Nani

388 Pualoa Nani is a spacious 4,348 square foot Wailea home offers you comfort and seclusion. Access this beautiful home via a long private driveway. The main home consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 and 1/2 baths, gym and gourmet kitchen with chef gas cooktop, two dishwashers, wet bar, two pantries, beverage refrigerator as well as large refrigerator/freezer. The main living room overlooks the pool and gardens. The three main bedrooms are upstairs along with a sitting room. Two bedrooms share the same bath with double sinks and has lanai access. The master site is located on the other wing with a beautiful master bath and private ocean view lanai. Downstairs is an attached guest suite with an additional living room with access to the additional bedroom and bath. This large suite has a separate entrance and is perfect for in-laws, nanny, caretaker or guests. Travertine and wood floors and many other additional amenities make this the perfect property for someone looking for space and privacy.

3150 Wailea Alanui 3603

Wailea Palms 3603, easily accessible without any stairs sits this single level two bedroom, two bath Villa in a quiet location in the gated community of Wailea Palms Private Residences. The unit itself is immaculate with ocean and mountain views from the lanai. The traditional kitchen has the pass-through access to the large lanai set privately for wonderful dining as well as sunbathing. Tile floors throughout the unit make it easy to maintain. Community amenities include gates that function in the evenings and weekends, ocean view pool, hot tub, BBQ/lounging area, view tower and so much more.

Congratulations Baldwin High School!

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Congratulations to Baldwin High School on being named the first Blue Zone Project Approved Worksite in Central Maui. For those that are unfamiliar with the Blue Zone Project, the project is a community wide initiative to make healthy choices. More than 80 percent of the employees at Baldwin High School signed a pledge to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Some of the practices that Baldwin High School has implemented include quite office space for downtime and meditation, micro breaks every hour for stretching, and overall practices that promote well-being. These small steps make Maui a healthier, happier place to work and live!

Great job Baldwin High School!