Monthly Archives: March 2011

Weekend Happenings

by Patricia Chaney on March 31, 2011

Art Maui 2011 wraps up it’s exhibition at the Schaefer International Gallery in the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Hui Noeau is presenting a retrospective by artist Darrell Orwig, one of Maui’s most distinguished artists. For almost four decades Darrell … Continue reading →

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Hawai’i Residents Rank #1 in Well Being

by Patricia Chaney on March 22, 2011

It’s no surprise to the old cliche’ “Lucky We Live Hawai’i”, as Island residents rated their well being #1 in the United States.  The Well-Being Index is comprised or the following criteria:  Life Evaluation, Emotional Health, and Physical Health.  For … Continue reading →

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Mayor Arakawa Proposes Budget Increase

by Patricia Chaney on March 18, 2011

Mayor Alan Arakawa has an interesting approach to the current economic conditions.  He’s called for an increase to the County budget for the next fiscal year at $632 million.  This adds an additional $107.8 million to the current fiscal budget.  … Continue reading →

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Tsunami Impact to Maui

by Patricia Chaney on March 13, 2011

Mayor Alan Arakawa took a helicopter ride to assess damage from the 6 foot tsunami surge that hit the Hawaiian Islands as a result of the earthquake off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011. All considered, the Hawaiian … Continue reading →

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Maui Real Estate Statistics – Feb. 2011

by Patricia Chaney on March 10, 2011

Maui Real Estate statistics have been tallied by RAM – Realtors Association of Maui.  Home sales held even at 57 closings for the 2nd month of the year. On an interesting note, inventory has been steadily decreasing.  Download the full … Continue reading →

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Hawai’i Hotels Show Gains in Occupancy

by Patricia Chaney on March 4, 2011

According to Smith Travel Research, 8 out of 10 hotels were near full occupancy during the week ending Feb. 26,2011, while average room rates were higher during the same week in 2010. The average statewide hotel occupancy rate was 85.1 … Continue reading →

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Costco on Maui Growing

by Patricia Chaney on March 3, 2011

Kahului, Maui – The Urban Design Review Board has approved the enlargement of Costco adding another 23,000 square feet of space to its current 130,000 store. Improvements will include a car wash,  five-island gas station, an outdoor eating lanai and … Continue reading →

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