Credit union opens permanent branch Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union opened its first permanent Maui branch in Kahului on Nov. 2. More than 250 people attended the opening celebration with giveaways and entertainment, according to a news release. The new branch, located at Pu‘unene ...

• The Ka`anapali Beach Hotel recently named three new hires: Jason Kayatani as director of restaurants, Marissa Ugale as catering sales manager and Angelo Sicad as junior sous chef. The three roles serve the hotel’s food and beverage program, as well as its dining outlets comprising Tiki ...

Humana to operate a Medicare kiosk Ahead of the 2020 Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP) that runs Tuesday through Dec. 7, health and well-being company Humana Inc. will be available to answer questions at a Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center kiosk from 9 a.m. ...

• Maui resident Faith Armanini has been named one of three Homebridge Financial Services top August producers for Hawaii, according to a news release. Armanini has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. Prior to Homebridge, she worked as a producing manager/loan officer ...

AARP: Wailea a top honeymoon spot If you’re ready for a second honeymoon, consider Wailea. The South Maui enclave was named last month by AARP Facebook Fans as one of “12 Amazing Second Honeymoon Destinations,” according to an email announcement from AARP. According to the Pew ...

• After a nationwide search, Hospice Maui named Dr. Chad Farmer as its new medical director last month, according to an announcement. Farmer is a board-certified hospice medical director and has worked with a large nonprofit Florida hospice program for the past 15 years. He brings both ...