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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 Shopping Center, 70 Hookele St., Suite 1210, replaces the temporary one at 137 Kalepa Place. New branch hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Aloha Pacific FCU has been serving Maui residents for more than 20 years through its partnership with Maui ...

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• 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 ...

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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. to 5 p.m. daily through Nov. 30. Staffed by Humana agents, the kiosk will help with topics, such as the differences between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage; plan options that work best based on health, lifestyle and income; health and well-being benefits that each plan offers; and ...

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• 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 ...

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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 Research Center, half of previously married seniors have remarried, up from 34 percent in 1960, the release states. The full article posted on the expedia-aarp.com website outlines that Wailea has no shortage of sandy beaches, shopping and traditional culture. Other destinations that made the list ...

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• 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 ...