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Seeing opportunity in NEM 2.0 FIRM READIES PLANS FOR EXPANSION BY DUANE SHIMOGAWA dshimogawa@bizjournals.com 808-9558036, @PBNDuane
California-based JLM Energy, which recently opened an office in Hawaii, has big expansion plans for the state. The company has been around for seven years, but just in the past year it has been focusing issues pertaining to life after net energy metering, the popular solar photovoltaic program that has led to major growth within the industry. “NEM 1.0 is slowly but surely giving way to NEM 2.0, which still to some extent, allows connectivity to the grid but puts stringent conditions to it,” Farid Dibachi, CEO of JLM, told Pacific Business News. “The remedy is some kind of energy storage, getting it efficiently and
cost-effectively. We are on our third generation storage product for both residential and commercial customers. We offer it in four states, including Hawaii.” JLM is among several companies looking to capitalize on this opportunity by selling a solar-plus-battery system that will range from $26,000 to $35,000 for residential customers and from $150,000 to more than $2 million for commercial customers. Dibachi said Hawaii has always been at the forefront when it comes to renewable energy. “We have not only fine-tuned the product, but we have gone out there and hired people in the industry such as Darren Jennings, a former Sunrun executive,” Dibachi said. “They’re building a team around their expertise and know-
how. We have had tremendous success. We try to develop the market in conjunction with local partners, using local contractors, local labor and bringing that know-how and experience.” JLM already has installed 20 projects across the Islands with 25 more in the works including its major Maui project, which involves a 3-megawatt solar energy system with an 8-megawatt-hour battery
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Hot retail market leads all sectors on Oahu Hawaii’s retail real estate market is perhaps as hot as it has ever been with tremendous growth led by the opening of the newly redeveloped International Market Place in Waikiki and the expansion of Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, according to the CBRE Hawaii Retail MarketView. The IMP grand opening in August placed a number of new retailers into the Hawaii market including Saks Fifth Avenue and new restaurants such as Kona Grill and The Street, the report said. Additionally, one of Ala Moana Center’s oldest tenants, Shirokiya reopened with a re-energized look and product to fit consumer demand. Both centers are following business models that larger markets are trending towards; an in-line mix that diversifies tenants with lower rates of e-commerce penetration and higher brick-and-mortar growth rates. The past two quarters have been the most active period since the development of Kapolai as Oahu’s so-called “Second City,” the report said. Major activity also included the closure of Sports Authority’s eight locations and the closure of the state’s first Kmart in Iwilei, adding 440,000 square feet of available retail space to the market. Only two of the Sports Authority locations in the Hawaii portfolio, Ward Village and Kona Commons, have been repurchased by their respective landowners, but remain vacant. During the third quarter, the retail market saw 380,314 square feet of positive net absorption (space leased), causing the vacancy rate to decrease to 4.2 percent from the previous quarter. Statewide average asking rents increased to $6.28 per square foot per month, a 5.3 percent increase year-over-year. With nearly all of the retail construction
continue to tighten and push base rents higher. Interest from industrial investors and developers may likely rise as inventory levels remain scarce and rental rates continue to rise.
28,531-square-foot Unity House property on Ala Wai Boulevard to Kaiuli for its cooling station. The project still has hurdles to clear including an environmental impact statement. If all goes as planned, it wouldn’t be operational for at least another five years, Darryl Nakamoto, a partner with Kaiuli, told PBN. “There’s also some fundraising involved with the EIS,” he said. In the meantime, Horner said his firm, Malu Investments II, recently
signed a three-year lease extension with Unity House, a Honolulu-based nonprofit founded in 1951 that serves union workers. For Kaiuli, finding a location for its cooling station was one of its biggest challenges. The project’s target customers include some of the largest hotels in Waikiki, whose representatives have already expressed an interest in the project in the form of written statements of support to the state.
The Ka Makana Alii mall opened in Kapolei last week. TINA YUEN
completed in Honolulu’s urban core, many retailers are now able to enter a market that previously had historically low availability. Looking ahead, CBRE said that with mid-box retailers continuing to adjust within the market and the opening of new regional mall — Ka Makana Alii in Kapolei — Hawaii’s retail market could anticipate a higher level of vacancy in the fourth quarter. Both vacancy and rental rates will require time to stabilize before significant positive movement occurs in the market. Because of that, overall market fundamentals are expected to be slightly flat and unpredictable during the near term.
Industrial The Hawaii real estate industrial market continues to tighten with positive net absorption figures, decreasing availability rates and increasing asking rents. Base asking rents increased by 2 cents, quarter-over-quarter, rising to $1.23 per square foot per month in the third quarter. This also represented
Horner property could play role in cooling Waikiki hotels A property at the edge of Waikiki owned by former First Hawaiian Bank CEO Don Horner could become a key part of a $225 million plan to cool Waikiki hotels and other large buildings near Ala Moana Center through a seawater air-conditioning project, PBN has learned.
an increase of 12 cents, year-overyear, compared to $1.11 per square foot per month in the third quarter of 2015. Base rents continue to push upward as demand outpaces supply. Additionally, there were a few notable sales and refinancing transactions that occurred during the quarter largely due to favorable interest rates, according to the report. The industrial leasing market in the state has been continually challenged by the supply and demand imbalance as there is currently more tenant demand than available options for lease. This trend has placed upward pressure on base asking rents. Oahu’s base asking rent average increased to $1.26 per square foot per month at the end of the third quarter. Statewide base rates increased 2 cents to $1.23 per square foot per month in the third quarter. Statewide, the market absorbed 168,845 square feet of industrial space during the quarter resulting in a decline in the availability rate to 1.5 percent at the end of the third quarter. CBRE projects that the market will
Office Honolulu’s office real estate market saw fairly positive results during the first half of this year. However, this trend slowed a bit in the third quarter as the market totaled 21,492 square feet of negative net absorption (space coming onto the market). As a result, the overall vacancy rate inched up to 14.1 percent compared with 13.9 percent during the previous quarter, but slightly lower than the 14.4 percent from the third quarter of 2015. Additionally, average office rents experienced a marginal increase, quarter-over-quarter, from $2.99 per square foot per month in the second quarter to $3 per square foot per month at the end of the third quarter. The tightening office sector has produced a few challenges during the past couple of years as both landlords and tenants continue to explore ways to reduce business costs. Occupiers are searching for efficiency and higher utilization of space. This downsizing and office optimization affords tenants to upgrade office interior designs, fixtures and amenities. The report said more businesses are now using online transactional methods and cloud storage more than ever before, decreasing the need for traditionally-sized floor plates. Conventionally, office tenants have occupied an average of 225 square feet to 250 square feet per worker. However, recent estimates suggest that the ratio has been reduced to about 150 square feet to 170 square feet per worker, directly affecting market absorption.
Kaiuli Energy, which wants to develop a Waikiki-based seawater air-conditioning system that would replace central refrigeration systems at individual buildings in Hawaii’s largest tourism district, has the support of Horner, who told PBN that he would be open to leasing the
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Hawaii unlikely to follow visitor cap trend In recent years, some visitor destinations around the world have begun to cap the number of tourists they let in due to lack of resources and environmental issues, but Hawaii is unlikely to follow that trend. Santorini, one of the busiest ports in the world, is one of the more recent locations to do so. According to the Hellenic Port Association, 790,000 people visited the island in 2015, resulting in socioeconomic and environmental pressures. The island now plans to cap the number of cruise ship visitors to 8,000 a day in 2017, about a 25 percent drop. The Cinque Terre, one of Italy’s iconic destination spots, also plans to cap the number of tourists due to environmental concerns. The area had 2.5 million visitors in 2015 but plans to slash that number by 1 million by requiring visitors to pur-
The Greek island of Santorini plans to cap the number of visitors arriving by cruise ships. BLOOMBERG
chase tickets ahead of time. And at Zion National Park in Utah, park officials are considering limiting visitors due to soil erosion caused by increased foot traffic. But it doesn’t seem likely Hawaii would follow suit, as huge efforts are poured into getting as many people as possible to visit the Islands. Tourism is the largest private sector of the Hawaii economy, contributing $1.6 billion in total state tax revenue in 2015 with 8.6 million
visitors, the fourth-straight year of record-breaking arrivals, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority. “Hawaii’s cultural legacy and our way of life is founded on the aloha spirit and welcoming all who come here with hospitality and goodwill,” George Szigeti, president and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, told Pacific Business News in a statement. “That’s the core of what makes Hawaii a dream destination for travelers worldwide.”
This doesn’t prevent complaints from local residents, however. Some common criticisms are congestion and disrespect for Hawaii’s culture. Though the HTA sells Hawaii to travelers, it also funds community programs dedicated to preserving the state’s environment and culture. “Our job at HTA is to market tourism for the state of Hawaii’s visitor industry — our state’s biggest industry. But our top priority is maintaining a balance between preserving our natural resources and supporting the visitor industry,” Szigeti said. In 2016, HTA provided $3.3 million to 94 community-based projects, 33 environment-based programs and 35 cultural-based programs. “We must continuously preserve our ocean quality, our beaches, our coral reefs, our rainforests — the natural resources of Hawaii that draw visitors,” Szigeti said. “Tourism in Hawaii cannot prosper without the continual care given to perpetuating the sanctity of our environment and culture.”
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Fantasy sports, real estate app startups focus of cohort Honolulu-based business accelerator Blue Startups this week revealed the list of the eight companies accepted into its eighth cohort. The list includes two fantasy sports platforms, two apps designed to improve communication between property owners and their guests or residents, a subscription-based online yoga resource, an automobile buying and selling platform, a hotel marketplace specializing in suites and a real estate crowdfunding platform. Blue Startups told Pacific Business News this week that it received a record 350 applicants for its latest program. Each business will be given $25,000 up front and have the opportunity to receive a total investment of $100,000 from the startup accelerator. Each can pitch for an additional $25,000 at the end of the
cohort and can ask Blue Startups for another $50,000 after the program if the business is able to raise $250,000 separately with a lead investor. Blue Startups Program Director Jared Kushi said Hawaii makes strategic sense for many of the companies in the program. “Strategic interest in Hawaii includes access to Asian markets, hospitality industry and gaming interests, leveraging our relationship with Tetris,” Kushi said. Blue Startups co-founder Henk Rogers owns the rights to the iconic video game. “We are very excited about this cohort coming from all over the world — Tel Aviv (Israel), Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada), San Francisco — and four companies from Hawaii including a company from Maui, as we want to reach out to more Neighbor Island entrepreneurs,” Kushi said.
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MOJO YOGA RRA Maui-based subscription-based online yoga resource that gives instructors access to a global audience. SUITE3SIXTY RRA Hawaii-based online travel agency specializing in hotel suites co-founded by Associa Hawaii President Doug Hesley includes local clients such as the Sheraton Waikiki, The Royal Hawaiian and Moana Surfrider. ROXYCAR RRThe Hawaii-based buying and selling platform allows users to place bids on vehicles from more than 1,000 live wholesale auctions in real time. REALTYRETURNS
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RRA San Francisco-based crowdfunding platform where investors can invest in individual properties for minimum investments of as little as $1,000. Users can sign all legal documents and invest online in less than 10 minutes.
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From his kitchen to your living room STORY BY KATIE MURAR | PHOTOGRAPHY BY TINA YUEN
Ed Kenney hates talking about himself. He never set out to become a local celebrity chef, but that designation came quickly and inevitably as his food and values resonated with many in Hawaii. His four restaurants are hot spots for locals and tourists alike, and his locally inspired culinary creations have spoken for themselves. It doesn’t hurt that Kenney, 48, is cool — his easy-going style, friendly personality and thoughtfulness give him an air of undisputable authenticity. Now he has a TV show — “Family Ingredients” on PBS — to add to his resume, and that’s changed the way he runs his four businesses. After a first season that won a regional Emmy, he’s starting to be OK with the idea — though it was a tough sell at first.
ED KENNEY Restaurateur, television host Address: 3435 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone: 808-735-5900 Website: townkaimuki.com/bio Twitter: @edstown
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COVER STORY Not another food show Local filmmaker Heather Giugni was searching for a television show idea that could showcase local storytelling in a way that could be both interesting and authentic, and attract funding. “I asked for advice from a director in Venice in 2011, and he said shows that were getting funded at the time were about mothers, babies and food,” Giugni said. Giugni was inspired after watching a show with another celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain, about the Hudson River and food from the area. “It was really about the community, and I thought that’s how I get to tell the story — I can follow genealogy through food, and trace a dish back to its origin,” Giugni said. Giugni first met Kenney when he was a panelist at a local event, and after seeing him interact on stage, she knew she had found her host. “He was casual, cool and funny, and I knew he was the one,” Giugni said. “He didn’t know it, but I sure did.” And there was never a second choice, even after Kenney brushed her off. “I was going to do whatever it took, because we needed him for the show to work.” It took her two years to convince Kenney. “She approached me every quarter for a period of two years, and I wanted nothing to do with it,” Kenney said. “I had come to despise food television in how it has become a spectator sport, finding entertainment out of the underbelly of what most chefs get into the business for — human connection.” But Kenney started to see that human connection would be a major theme in this new show, and he began to see Giugni’s vision for it. “She told me it was about telling Hawaii’s multiethnic food traditions through people,” Kenney said. “I liked the idea, but it was still vague, and I didn’t think I could be a host.” Then Giugni sealed the deal with an offer Kenney couldn’t refuse: a trip to Japan with Alan Wong to eat at Michelin three-star sushi restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro. “Alan Wong really forged the way for this next generation of chefs through Hawaii Regional Cuisine, and to be able to go to Japan with him to eat at a restaurant owned by a Michelin star sushi chef with an 18-month waiting list ...,” Kenney said. “I was in.” With funding from the Pacific Islanders in Communications, the crew set off for Japan: Giugni, co-producer Dan Nakasone, show director Ty Sanga, Wong, Kenney and about five local crew members. “I met incredible people, and ate incredible food, but I didn’t truly enjoy the experience,” Kenney said. “I think being in front of the lens is either something you love or hate, and I really hate being on camera. “Some chefs set out to be celebrities, and that just wasn’t my goal, I had absolutely no desire to be in the limelight,” he said. “I just wanted to feed people good food.” The Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement This was Wong’s first project with Kenney, though the two chefs got to know each other
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years ago through community events. Wong, who shot the pilot episode with Kenney before the show was picked up by PBS, is proud to have been a part of a successful show from the beginning. “It’s wonderful to see how far the show has come,” Wong said. “Japan is one of my favorite food [locations], and I always enjoy my trips there. I always learn something new with every trip that I take, and the experience we had filming ‘Family Ingredients’ was a very memorable one. Every chef and farmer that we met had something important to share with us, and I’m happy to have met each of them.” Wong is also one of the founders of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, a coordinated effort to link local farmers with the restaurant industry to promote locally sourced ingredients, developing Hawaii cuisine as a reflection of the community. “They really paved the way for us, made a conscious effort to support local farms and integrate local ingredients and since then it has snowballed since I opened Town in 2011,” Kenney said. Wong says the effort has come a long way from when he first started, and the collective effort has truly changed the way people perceive Hawaiian food. “We have many more farmers and locally grown products than ever before, and that’s a great resource for all of the chefs,” Wong said. “There are still people that think that if you throw a pineapple on something that it automatically becomes a Hawaiian dish, and cuisine in Hawaii is so much more than that. Twenty years ago, who would have thought
that poke would be a hot national food trend?” Wong hopes that will eventually mean Hawaii is recognized as a culinary destination in a similar vein as New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo.
The real deal After filming a season of half-hour episodes, Kenney said he has warmed to the show, but he still doesn’t love the process of being on camera and finds it hard to watch the episodes. “I like that it’s the antithesis of food shows, and it’s fun to meet people and hear them tell their story,” Kenney said. “I can also weave my own values and politics into it about conservation, and tell these fascinating stories about immigration and things people weren’t aware of.” Kenney’s distaste for being on camera resulted in him being unapologetically himself, which seems to have struck a chord with viewers. “The pressure of being articulate and entertaining and charming ... it sucks,” Kenney said. “But people seem to like that I’m not polished, that I’m clearly not a Hollywood host.” According to Giugni, what you see is what you get with Kenney. “He never tries to be anyone else. He’s hilarious without intending to be funny, and he’s very authentic in front of the camera,” said Giugni. “Once he started to feel comfortable, things fell into place, and it’s been magical. He is so fabulous to work with, and I’m just grateful to him for letting this experience CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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ED’S TOWN Ed Kenney opened his first restaurant, Town, on Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki, in 2011. In the past two years, he’s added three more restaurants to his growing empire, including one in Waikiki. 1. Kaimuki Superette 2. Town 3. Mud Hen Water 4. Mahina & Sun’s
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take place.” PBS Hawaii President and CEO Leslie Wilcox thought it surprising that Kenney never saw himself as a television host considering his family lineage but echoed Giugni’s sentiments about his authenticity in front of the camera. “Ed has amazing stage presence in his blood —his father is the hugely talented singer Ed Kenney and his mother is the very gifted hula dancer Beverly Noa,” Wilcox said. “Ed has the gift of being himself in any situation, even with the unblinking eye of a TV camera locked on him. He’s always in jeans and a T-shirt, and, of course, he’s got those tattoos. He’s one of those people that the camera loves.” Unlike many TV hosts who insert themselves as the focal point, Kenney doesn’t draw attention to himself, instead becoming “a fluid part of the activities.” His respect for his guests and his obvious interest in their stories reflect the core theme of the show: authentic representations of family, food, culture, history and genealogy. “Even though Ed is an experienced chef, he’s always looking to learn and he’s respectful of how other people manage their kitchens and create their dishes,” Wilcox said. “He loves spontaneity, moving around and handson participation. He asks good questions. And he truly listens to the answers.”
Building bridges, not walls “Family Ingredients” is funded by PBS Hawaii and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting via a subgrant of $48,550 to the Pacific Islanders in Communications, an organization which funds projects for Pacific Islanders, “giving them a voice and bring that voice to national media,” according to executive director Leanne Ferrer. “We got involved with ‘Family Ingredients’ because Heather Giugni is one of our previously funded producers, and while the show is not a documentary — a genre more apt to secure funding and more likely to be distributed — we loved the idea of a travel foodie show that showcased Hawaii local culture,” Ferrer said. “It’s a great way to get PIC involved in another genre of shows that we could develop and distribute through PBS.” PIC co-produced the entire series with Rock Salt Media — Giugni’s company — which owns the production. Ferrer played a large role in getting the show
Ed Kenney and Alika Chung, Town restaurant’s chef de cuisine. PBN FILE
distributed and picked up nationally, however, and went with Giugni and Kenney to the PBS annual meeting in Chicago to promote the series to the entire public television system. According to Ferrer, Kenney was key to promoting the show. “Once they met him, they fell in love with him. That’s just Ed,” Ferrer said. “Going in to the meetings, I knew people weren’t expecting how unique this show is. They expected a small series of stories out of Hawaii and didn’t realize how universal these stories are — about food connecting to childhood and memories.” PIC has partnered again with Rock Salt Media for a second season, which is expected to air next summer. “We believe in this series,” Ferrer said. “The timing is also perfect with the political climate of debate around immigrants — this show is really an [ode] to immigrants and how immigration makes Hawaii unique, and America such a great place to live. We’re not building walls, we’re building bridges.” In addition to visiting Jiro’s restaurant in the pilot episode, Wong and Kenney traced the origins of tamago kake gohan, or raw egg over hot rice, one of Wong’s childhood favorites, to a 300-year-old farmhouse in Japan. This simple meal outshined Kenney’s experience at Jiro’s. “It was rice that our host had grown and polished, a bright orange egg yolk from a chicken he raised and soy sauce from soy beans that he had grown and fermented,” Kenney said. “It absolutely blew me away.” Another example of the history embedded in dishes came when Kenney met with Califor-
nia chef Traci Des Jardins while tracing the origins of pipikaula, or Hawaiian beef jerky, to the Mexican vaqueros who migrated from Northern California to the Islands in the 1800s. In the first episode of the second season, Kenney meets with a guest in California whose father was part of the surf migration that came to Hawaii in the 1960s. In another episode, he traces the origin of his favorite meal — pork adobo — to the Philippines. Due to his even-crazier schedule, Kenney has had to do something challenging in order to keep his four restaurants running at home: delegate. “Being away is something I have struggled with, because I am so used to being hands-on, but I’m learning to handle it and becoming more comfortable with delegating,” Kenney said. “We now have a director of operations who oversees the managers of all the restaurants, and I have help from Dave Caldiero, who is the director of food.”
On Sundays, things slow down On Sunday, Kenney’s three Kaimuki restaurants — Town, Kaimuki Superette and Mud Hen Water — close for the day, and the chef puts everything aside for quality time with his wife, Kristen, who’s known as Spanky, and their two kids, Celia and Duke. “I usually turn the phone off, and we head out of town, but we always make it back in time to watch the sunset,” Kenney said. “Being in the restaurant business, sunsets are a rarity, so it’s priceless to be able to watch it on Sundays, from the front porch, with my family.”
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A N E W M O D E R N SA N C T UA RY I N WA I K I K I Oahu’s beloved Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club, a favorite retreat for global travelers and kamaaina for more than 25 years, has embarked on an extensive $55.4 million redevelopment and repositioning aimed at attracting the next generation of travelers heading to the Aloha State for leisure and business. Once completed in spring 2017, the property will emerge as a brand new hotel. All of its thoughtful design and rebranding elements will share the story of its Waikiki location’s intriguing history and heritage as a prominent gathering place, in ancient times rich with a variety of limu. The eight-month refurbishment marks the hotel’s first major remodel since its grand opening on April 20, 1990. Each of the 563 re-imagined oceanfront guest rooms and suites will offer panoramic ocean and sunset views with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. A modern design gives nod to the hotel’s sense of place and is complete with new furniture, fixtures and amenities.
“In working with our design team and identifying our Hawaiian heritage, we decided to focus on key elements that would really elevate our sense of place and bring our story to life throughout the resort,” said Donn Takahashi, president of Prince Resorts Hawaii. “They are the muliwai, or abundant, thriving estuary; the Pi‘inaio, a convergence of three fresh water streams from the mountains; the naio flower, which is an indigenous restorative plant; the hinana, which is a nourishing juvenile fish; and limu ‘ele‘ele which is a rejuvenating seaweed.” Extraordinary guest experiences with elevated personalized services will meet the needs and expectations of today’s travelers while providing a place of respite and rejuvenation. A redesigned lobby, highlighted by an exclusive ceiling installation designed by acclaimed local artist Kaili Chun, will provide a place to gather, relax and connect. A new and engaging dining experience featuring fresh island cuisine and an active bar is to come for the discerning palate. A signature infinity edge swimming pool with unparalleled ocean
views, an exclusive club lounge, enhanced meeting spaces and so much more await. With the lobby, guest rooms and restaurants scheduled for completion this December, now is the perfect time to plan your winter staycation. Kamaaina are invited to be among the first to experience the new hotel. Ideally situated at the gateway to Waikiki, Hawaii Prince is an ideal location at the epicenter of Oahu’s four most exciting neighborhoods – downtown/Chinatown Honolulu, Kakaako, Ala Moana and, of course, Waikiki. A complimentary shuttle provides convenient access to Waikiki, Ala Moana Center and, for the golf lovers, Hawaii Prince Golf Club in Ewa Beach. For more information about the new Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, please visit www.hawaiiprincehotel.com/evolution.
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Make Cookie CruMb SMileS a Part of Your HolidaYS For almost 35 years, the Cookie Corner has been creating cookie crumb smiles in Hawaii with their delicious assortment of mouthwatering and freshly baked delights. And for the holiday season, the Cookie Corner makes it easy for you to share those smiles! From sweet and tangy Tropical Fruit Bars to delectable Shortbread cookies hand-dipped in chocolate, to the soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, a Cookie Corner gift is sure to warm the hearts –and the tummies- of all the people special to you. Whether it’s a client, employee, teacher, coach, family member or friend, they’ll all appreciate
the sweet and thoughtful gift of a Cookie Corner cookie. For those who aren’t sure what to give as a gift, Cookie Corner gift cards make it real easy, because the lucky recipient can get anything their heart desires. And right now for the holidays, shoppers who purchase $50 or more in Cookie Corner gift cards will receive a FREE one-pound gift box of Cookie Corner cookies! So hurry on in to your nearest Cookie Corner location and take advantage of this great offer! Make the Cookie Corner a part of your holiday giving – they’ll remember you with cookie crumb smiles!
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THE MODERN HONOLULU A C o s m o p o l i ta n L i f e s t y l e H o te l THE MODERN HONOLULU is a collection of innovative and fresh experiences for guests. The hotel deftly combines style and sophistication in every element. The hotel’s LATHER Spa features treatments developed around the purest and most exclusive products in the world -- natural, organic, hand-crafted and sustainable. Guests can tempt their taste buds with THE MODERN HONOLULU’s poolside restaurants and in-room dining menus. Two stylish pools overlook the Pacific for daytime fun while a vibrant scene at The Study lobby bar is the spot for an evening rendezvous. THE MODERN HONOLULU boasts more than 20,000 square feet of flexible event space, including a 9,200-square-foot ballroom, one of the largest in Oahu, available for semiprivate and private events. For meetings, mingling or celebrating, the hotel provides the gathering and workspaces required with the indulgences and amenities coveted. The strikingly stylish hotel is also a stunning backdrop for weddings, bridal luncheons and rehearsal dinners. With sprawling indoor and picturesque outdoor spaces, a
large and transformative ballroom, custom catering services and modish amenities, THE MODERN HONOLULU has the ability to fulfill an elaborate affair or an intimate ceremony. The hotel’s capability to create unique and one-of-a-kind experiences has
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Michael Rogers was recently named chief agriculture officer at Smart Yields, a mobile application for farmers. Rogers, 34, previously worked for DuPont Pioneer Hawaii in Waialua, where he was a field technician, and at Blue Planet Healing, where he was cultivation manager for a proposed medical marijuana dispensary. Rogers was born in Kofu, Japan, the son of entrepreneur Henk Rogers, and moved to Hawaii with his family at age 8. He is a graduate of Mid Pacific Institute and earned a bachelor’s degree in tropical plants and soil science with a focus on plant production and management from the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources after working as a gem dealer. Tell me a little about your job: I talk to numerous farmers, gather the problems they face on their farms and work with our tech guys to create high-tech and practical solutions. The information gathered through sensors and other inputs belongs to the farmer. This allows them to make better decisions on the farm, but knowing more about your own farm will only get you so far. The key is in the aggregate, anonymous data gathered from all farms and the models and conclusions we can create from it. It’s like that movie “Moneyball” but for crops. Why I took this job: “To empower small and medium-sized farmers with smart technology.” That is Smart Yield’s mission statement. It aligns with my personal mission to save the world with sustainable agricultural development in third-world and other isolated communities.
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Like most about the job: I’m surrounded by people who are passionate about creating a positive impact on the world. Smart Yields is a business that exists at the intersection of agriculture, technology and sustainability. This means I get to work with good people in each of those sectors. Like least about the job: I like the job so much that I have a hard time balancing the work with spending time with my family.
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Immediate priority: Sign on more farms to the Smart Yields platform and build more features into the platform. With more feedback from farmers, we can build a smarter system that would bring more benefits to the agricultural community. Long-term challenge: Increase our coverage into the third world. The sooner we can get there, the sooner we can increase sustainability in those regions and the more fertile those soils will be to feed future generations.
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Jeffrey Peterson joined Jenkins Eye Care as an ophthalmologist, glaucoma specialist & eye surgeon
James Preusser joined Kaiser Permanente Hawaii as director of employee and labor relations
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Oahu Home Healthcare hired Katrina Lindstrom as director of quality and Lauralee Kawamata as director of nursing
Strategy to overcome challenge: It all comes down to technology. The sensors are getting better and cheaper as are the technologies that keep them powered and connected. Smart Yields is the software that connects these technologies to empower the farmer. The more data we collect, the smarter the software becomes and the more efficient agriculture becomes.
PROPERTIES OF THE PACIFIC Recognized Sharon Au with the Top Listor Award for September and the Top Salesperson and Top Producer awards for the third quarter
Biggest challenges in my industry: Finding the right people. While finding talent is difficult enough, finding talent with passion is a rare gem.
HONOLULU HOMELOANS For September, recognized Regan Onikama as its top residential mortgage producer
Five-year vision for the industry: We’re looking at the very beginning of the second green revolution. The first green revolution happened between 60 to 80 years ago. High-yielding uniform grain crops were created, triggering a sort of an industrialization of agriculture that involved large machinery and synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. This second green revolution involves making these operations not bigger but smarter. Technology and data will drive farms to be more sustainable all around the world over the next 20 years. Read more online at bizj.us/1oriwk
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2. From left, Lisa Maruyama, executive director of HANO; Toby Taniguchi, on behalf of his father, Barry Taniguchi; Hui Makaainana o Makana President Presley Wann; Lisa Kimura, executive director of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies; and Jerry Rauckhorst, outgoing president and CEO of Catholic Charities Hawaii. COURTESY HAWAII ALLIANCE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
3. American Savings Bank President and CEO Rich Wacker participates in the bank’s curling fundraiser. COURTESY AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK
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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS The Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations honored Jerry Rauckhorst, the outgoing president and CEO of Catholic Charities Hawaii, and Barry Taniguchi, chairman and CEO of KTA Superstores, with its Lifetime Achievement Award, while the Kauai-based nonprofit Hui Makaainana o Makana received a Community Collaborator Award and Lisa Kimura, executive director of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, received the organization’s Emerging Nonprofit Leader Award at HANO’s annual luncheon on Oct. 7.
# AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK American Savings Bank brought the competitive Olympic sport of curling to Hawaii along with Olympians from Team USA for the fourth year in a tournament at Ice Palace benefitting
the nonprofit Kupu. The fundraiser featured instruction from Team USA’s Debbie McCormick and Shawn Rojeski, as well as a free curling clinic with members of Kupu’s current Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps Community cohort and students from Moanalua High School, which is an ASB Bank for Education school.
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INDUSTRIES & ALOHA UNITED WAY Aloha United Way and the Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation donated Smart electric vehicles to 10 nonprofit organizations: Adult Friends for Youth, AUW - Hawaii Cares, American Lung Association in Hawaii, BikeShare Hawaii, Hawaii Meals on Wheels, Kupu, Legacy of Life Hawaii, Pacific Gateway Center and Partners in Development. HEI worked with Mercedes-Benz
of Honolulu to ensure delivery of the lightly used EVs to the nonprofits. HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COS. RRHale Kipa recently received a $10,000 donation from the Hawaiian Electric Cos. to support ongoing operations, programs and services that provide essential assistance to Hawaii’s at-risk youth and their families. RRMalama Maunalua was awarded a $15,000 grant from the Hawaiian Electric Cos. to support critical conservation projects in Maunalua Bay. UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER The cancer center received a donation of $50,000 raised from a golf tournament sponsored by the nonprofit CoolingCancer.org
FINANCE FACTORS The financial services loan company donated $20,000 raised from its Sept. 22 charity golf tournament to Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii. PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA Cotti Foods and Pieology Pizzeria at the Aina Haina Shopping Center donated $10,000 to Niu Valley Middle School via Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui’s R.E.A.C.H. Out Hawaii program. UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA NURSING The William Randolph Hearst Foundation awarded $125,000 to UH Manoa Nursing to fund scholarships for 15 community college students from rural areas of the Islands who are pursuing baccalaureate degrees in nursing.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, RESIDENTIAL 2016 HAWAII CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS RANKED BY BUILDING PERMIT VALUE Project Name Location
Building Permit Value
Start Date
End Date
Developer(s)
Project Description
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Hoopili
$4.6 billion
September 2016
2026
D.R. Horton - Schuler Homes
11,750 single-family homes, duplexes and townhomes
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Kamakana Village at Keahuolu
$734 million
June 2012
2030
HHFDC; Forest City Hawaii
2,330 multifamily and single-family homes
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Kukuiula
$500 million
March 2006
2025
Kukuiula Development Co.1
Master-planned 1,500-home residential community, shopping village, golf course
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Aeo
$430 million
2016
2018
The Howard Hughes Corp.
466-unit condominium
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Waiea
$403 million
2014
2016
The Howard Hughes Corp.
171-unit condominium
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Anaha
$401 million
2014
2017
The Howard Hughes Corp.
311-unit condominium
Ewa Beach, Kapolei
Henry St./Palani Rd./Ane Keohokalole, Big Island
Koloa, Kauai
1001 Queen St., Honolulu
Honolulu
Honolulu
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Symphony Honolulu
$380 million
2013
2016
Oliver McMillan; Pacific Rim
388-unit condominium
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Ka Makana at Hoakalei
$320 million
July 2007
2017
Hoakalei Residential
887 single-family and multifamily homes
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Keauhou Place
$300 million2
2015
2017
Stanford Carr Development
423-unit condominium
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Ke Kilohana
$219 million
2016
2019
The Howard Hughes Corp.
424-unit condominium with 43 stories
Honolulu
91-322 Keoneula Blvd., Ewa Beach
Honolulu
988 Halekauwila Pl., Honolulu
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801 South St. - Building B
$200 million
2014
2016
Downtown Capital; Tradewind Capital
410-unit condominium
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The Collection
$200 million
2015
2017
Alexander & Baldwin Inc.
467-unit condominium
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Honolulu
Honolulu
Kuapapa
91-1025 Kaioio St./91-1-18 Waikapuna St./91-1102 Kaioio St., Ewa Beach
$177 million
February 2014
December 2018
Haseko Development Inc.
383 units
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Kapolei Lofts Apartments
$140 million
January 2015
2016
Forest City Hawaii
499 rental homes on a 17-acre lot
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7000 Hawaii Kai Drive
$89 million
November 2014
2016
Avalon Development Co.
269-unit rental
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Kalakaua Gardens
$75 million
2012
March 2016
Island Paradise Investments
17-story senior-living facility: 164 independent and assisted living beds; 49 skilled nursing facility beds; 23 beds in memory care
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Park Lane Ala Moana
$75 million
December 2013
August 2016
Kobayashi Group; The MacNaughton Group
Seven buildings of luxury residences with 215 units
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Ola Ka Ilima - Artspace Lofts
$53 million
2016
2018
Artspace Projects Inc.
84 units of affordable live/work space for low-income artists and their families
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400 Keawe St.
$50 million
2014
2016
Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii Inc.
95-unit condominium
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Kipuka
$50 million
September 2013
January 2016
Hakeko Development Inc.
131 units
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Ilima at Leihano
$30 million
February 2013
January 2016
Kisco Senior Living
84-unit independent- and assistedliving building
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Ewa By Gentry Area 52 Inc. 1 and 2
$10.78 million
March 2016
April 2017
Gentry Homes Ltd.
Construction of new residential subdivision for 287 homes including all infrastructures and roadways.
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Green Homes at Lualualei
$5 million
2012
June 2016
Green Homes at Lualualei
25 single-family homes: 10 homes at market price and 15 affordable homes
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Shoji Lanikai
$2.15 million
February 2015
June 2017
Global Springs Management
New residential construction
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Kalaheo Residence
$1.2 million
February 2013
June 2016
NA
Designated and basic architectural services for the design, definition and construction administration of a new single-family residence
761 Wakea St., Kapolei
7000 Hawaii Kai Dr., Honolulu
1723 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu
1388 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
Honolulu
Honolulu
91-1526 Kaikohola St., Ewa Beach
891 Kamaaha Ave., #1, Kapolei
Kamakana St., Ewa Beach
87-1720 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei
Mokulua Dr., Kailua
Kalaheo, Kauai
1 Joint venture between DMB Associates and A&B Properties. 2 Includes construction cost for Keauhou Lane. NOTES: NA - not applicable, not available or not approved.
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Units
Hoopili
11,750
Kamakana Village at Keahuolu
2,330
Kukuila
1,500
Ka Makana at Hoakalei
887
Kapolei Lofts Apartments
499
Ke Kilohana
467
The Collection
467
Aeo
466
Keauhou Place
423
801 South St. Building B
410
Symphony Honolulu
388
Kuapapa
383
Anaha
311
Ewa By Gentry Area 52 Inc. 1 and 2
287
7000 Hawaii Kai Drive
269
Kalakaua Gardens
236
Park Lane Ala Moana
215
Waiea
171
Kipuka
131
400 Keawe St.
95
Ola Ka Ilima Artspace Lofts
84
Green Homes at Lualualei
25
Kalaheo Residence
1
Shoji Lanikai
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Meeting the ‘biggest challenge’ CHEF BRANDON YOUNG REALIZES AN ENTREPRENEURIAL GOAL WITH NEW CAFE
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hen Brandon Young set out to open Boa Sushi Cafe, his goal was simple: provide customers with a sanctuary where the music is good, the service is fast and the food keeps them returning for more. Young’s establishment is fairly new to Bishop Street — the restaurant officially opened on Aug. 7 — and caters mostly to Honolulu’s professional crowd looking for a quick meal during work-week lunch hours. For those not in a rush to return to the daily grind, the sushi cafe features a bar-stool area and some tables where people are invited to enjoy their meals in a feng shui-inspired space. As head chef and owner, Young has two employees, one of which is his younger half sister. He said he’s still working on refining his menu and told PBN that owning his own business was something he always wanted to do. Q&A BY ANNA HRUSHKA
When did you first know you were an entrepreneur? Probably around the age of 24 or 25. TINA YUEN
How did you get started? My first job was senior year in high school at Teddy’s Bigger Burgers. I saw it grow from a small business to something big. Afterward, it was really sporadic. I stumbled upon this restaurant, it was called Restaurant Run, in the early 2000s. Everything was made by hand and really cool. I was like, “Hey, what’s this?” Then I came in, started as a dishwasher, and they eventually started teaching me how to do stuff. It was kind of cool to learn and there was good camaraderie with everybody. I just kept going from there. ... After that, I worked in a lot of restaurants on Oahu. That wasn’t my purpose to really be jumping around restaurants and stuff, I just kind of went with it. A year or two years, and then I’d switch. Now I think of it as experience. How did you come up with your concept? Originally, I wanted to do a sushi bar kind of thing, but with downtown lunch, it’s kind of different. For the market, it’s kind of fast. You’ve got a few hours and that’s it. It’s high tide and low tide. So, I kind of switched my concept a little. I’m doing something that’s still using the sushi flavors, but
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incorporating a full meal. I’m sill working on it. It’s been a few months. Lots of different things came up that I didn’t expect. My setup was not bootstrap, but it was pretty cut and dry. But it’s going to get better. Who are your customers? Mostly lunch-hour customers. In the evenings, its like a ghost town here. Everybody’s working, so at night time, they want to get out. They don’t want to stay and hang out here. Who are your competitors? There are a few sushi places that sell the traditional sushi with other stuff. I don’t like to look around. I just do what I like to do. And if people like it, they can come. If not, there are a lot of other places they can go. My
philosophy is real simple — use good quality stuff and don’t try to charge an arm and a leg for it. And I think you should be OK, because people are going to keep coming back. What’s the biggest reward of owning a business? It’s the biggest challenge. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. Now I have it, I can’t fail. What is your one piece of advice for other entrepreneurs? Do what you like to do regardless of what anybody else tells you. You know yourself the best. A lot of times, you know the right thing.
What’s the biggest challenge of owning a business? You see the light at end of tunnel, but there’s no turning back. Mentally, it’s hard on the mind. Long hours, 20-hour days, it’s crazy. What do you wish you had known before starting a business? I think only you know when you’re ready. Things will open up. That’s how things happen, if it’s meant to be. What is the biggest surprise about owning a business? The lack of sleep and dedication it takes. It’s a lot of time, energy and love. I love seeing people come back, smiling and saying it’s good and thank you.
What is your top seller? I do a chirashi, I call it the Boa chirashi. Just fresh fish, maybe tuna, yellow tail, salmon — it’s kind of black and white. It’s good.
What do you do in your free time? I train at the Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ronn Shiraki Academy. It helps me manage my stress and anxiety.
How did you decide on the décor? Feng shui. We have the wood and the water. As long as you have those, you’re supposed to have peace of mind in your workplace. I’ve got a picture of a wave. Something to look at while I’m working.
Where do you get your best ideas? From inspirational chefs. I hardly watch TV, so mostly from Instagram stuff. Also, when you go out, you see and hear people talk, saying, “Hey this place is good.” I think word of mouth is the most powerful thing.
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VP & Branch Manager Kahului
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RRSusan M. Derosa (Hawaii Island) (SPE 2016-1-L), probation for five years, pay $150 in administrative costs, report in writing disciplinary actions and orders within 15 days of issuance of any formal decision or order, submit proof of compliance with Missouri probation; effective Sept. 2 HAWAII MEDICAL BOARD
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Mel Racadio
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NEW DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS
Cornerstone Management Group LLC, Jonathan Marstaller, 1548 Liholiho St. Apt. 202, Honolulu 96822.
Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Ditch Life LLC, P.O. Box 89099, Honolulu 96830.
Acars Aviation Careers LLC, Gilson Benetti, 817 Ninth Ave., Honolulu 96816. Ala Hema Holdings LLC, Halona Brooks, 590 Farrington Highway Unit 210-200, Kapolei 96707. All G Towing & Recovery LLC, Ricky Leones, 46-148 Kahuhipa St. Suite 103, Kaneohe 96744. Aloha 808 Vacation Rental LLC, Keesook Hall, 235 Hoohale Place, Kihei 96753.
Dreams 808 LLC, 1680 Halekoa Drive, Honolulu 96821. E11evate Studio LLC, Heather Cutts, 1464 Miloiki St., Honolulu 96825. Ecolife International Hawaii LLC, 460 Ena Road Unit 1806, Honolulu 96826. Freedom Funding Solutions LLC, Kanani Idemoto, 353 Hanamau St. Suite 22, Kahului 96732. FS Wahiawa LLC, P.O. Box 26313, Honolulu 96825.
Aloha Jewelry Co. LLC, Dennis Ma, 876 Curtis St. Unit 1402, Honolulu 96813.
Fury F.C. LLC, Ryan Wilson, 45-535 Luluku Road Apt. H-2, Kaneohe 96744.
Andrade Property Services LLC, Cameron Andrade, 83-5584 Rock Bottom Road, Captain Cook 96704.
GH Island Properties LLC, 5487 Canvasback Road, Blaine, Wash. 98230.
Applied Fitness LLC, Stephen Pickman, 281 Kipukai Place, Honolulu 96825. Aware Living LLC, 1001 Bishop St. Suite 2685-A, Honolulu 96813. Benachour Investment Group LLC, Chakib Benachour, 91-1033 Kaikohola St., Ewa Beach 96706. Brennan N. Takagi MS DDS LLC, 1600 Kapiolani Blvd. Unit 807, Honolulu 96814. Bruce Holmbeck Consulting LLC, 1778 Ala Moana Blvd. Apt. 3104, Honolulu 96815. Brute Squad LLC, Didi Hall, P.O. Box 711713, Mountain View 96771. Camille Productions LLC, Joseph Lewis, 98-777 Lanikuakaa, Aiea 96701. Chaseboy Entertainment LLC, P.O. Box 330976, Kahului 96733. CJC Investments HI LLC, P.O. Box 26239, Honolulu 96825. Cogent Analytical LLC, Ross Tanimoto, 1433 Kewalo St. Unit 205, Honolulu 96822. Conscious Care Pet Services LLC, John Hankwitz, 1015 Aoloa Place Unit 353, Kailua 96734. Cooke Street Investment LLC, Tod Tsukano, 1188 Bishop St. Suite 2405,
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Goal Oriented Animal Therapy LLC, 47-401 Waihee Place Unit A, Kaneohe 96744.
HI-State Refinishing LLC, Matthew Villarrel, 215 Kellog St. Unit B-1, Wahiawa 96786.
Grant Udagawa LLC, 1555 Pohaku St. Unit A-309, Honolulu 96817.
Hoku Bayly LLC, Alamanda Bayly, 553 Halemalu Place, Wailuku 96793.
H2W Investments LLC, Michael Huo, 3009 Ala Makahala Place Unit 314, Honolulu 96818. Hana Hou Properties LLC, James Riley, 305 E. Wakea Ave. Suite 100, Kahului 96732.
Hualalai Group LLC, 2549-B Eastbluff Drive Unit 475, Newport Beach, Calif. 92660. Ika Fabrications LLC, Iven Hamilton, 360E Haleloa Place, Honolulu 96821.
Hawaii Drone Service LLC, P.O. Box 240, Kaaawa 96730.
Infinity Resources LLC, 5310 Beethoven St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90066.
Hawaii Golden Farm LLC, 335 Merchant St. Box 3855, Honolulu 96813.
Integral Real Estate Partners Hawaii LLC, Uuriintuya Yeszerski, 615 Piikoi St. Suite 1503, Honolulu 96814.
Hawaii Holistics LLC, Tiana Kamen, 2796 Kauapea Road Unit B, Kilauea 96754. Hawaii Ohana Hale Market Place LLC, Christopher Ulu, 92-140 Kohl Place, Kapolei 96707. Hawaii Tour Consultants LLC, Aaron Paulk, 160 Kahana Ridge Drive, Lahaina 96761. Hawaiian Pro AC LLC, Damon Manning, 1409 Auauki St., Kailua 96734. Heng Wei Investment LLC, 1188 Bishop St. Suite 2410, Honolulu 96813. HGS USA LLC, Akito Yoshioka, 45-455-D Mokulele Drive Unit 8, Kaneohe 96744. HI Meal Prepping Co. LLC, P.O. Box 718, Waianae 96792.
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Iolani Dragon II LLC, Carlton Kusunoki, 220 S. King St. Suite 1400, Honolulu 96813. Island Auto Spa LLC, Frank Brooks, 95-1122 Anuanu St., Mililani 96789. It’s All Clean! LLC, Sonya Emura, 3920 Haoa St. Apt. 114, Lihue 96766. J&G Murphy LLC, James Murphy, 690 Laukapu St., Hilo 96720. J. Coleman Trading Systems LLC, Jacob Coleman, 57-101 Kuilima Drive Unit 95, Kahuku 96731. Jack’s Air Conditioning LLC, P.O. Box 792191, Paia 96779.
Jaws Surf Tours LLC, P.O. Box 790626, Paia 96779. Kai Mana Group LLC, Nathan Barnes, 2709 Palalani Place, Makawao 96768. Kalakaua Mart LLC, 1440 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 1200, Honolulu 96814. Kanoa Transportation LLC, Brenten Yamane, 510 Kunehi St. Suite 112, Kapolei 96707. Kauai Ocean Adventures LLC, Cynthia Dameron, P.O. Box 1043, Koloa 96756. Keith’s Sales and Services LLC, 5010 Puuwai Road, Kalaheo 96741. KHG Trucking LLC, P.O. Box 4614, Kailua-Kona 96745-4614. Kira Enterprises LLC, Alan Esteron, 94-332 Ulukoa St., Mililani 96789. Kits N’ Koa Thai Cuisine LLC, 45-573 Paholei St., Kaneohe 96744. KKI Currency Investor LLC, Ted Tobey, 1163 Alewa Drive, Honolulu 96817. Kokini LLC, 2028 Ohai Lane Unit C, Honolulu 96813. KR Strings LLC, 150 Hamakua Drive PMB 831, Kailua 96734. Lopez-Pisani LLC, 85-933 Bayview St. Unit 307, Waianae 96792. Macro Vistas Management LLC, Michael Fry, 238 Aikane St., Kailua 96734.
Reyne Entertainment LLC, Hector Salas-Selem, 91-211 Kakuhihewa Place Unit D, Kapolei 96707.
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Rfel LLC, Reuben Fung, 95-203 Haunone Place, Mililani 96789. Rich Accessories LLC, 94-1386 Kulewa Loop Unit 43-D, Waipahu 96797. Richcare of Hawaii LLC, 1134 Iomea Place, Wahiawa 96786. RMI Holdings LLC, P.O. Box 744, Pearl City 96782. Royal Enterprises Realty LLC, David Ikeda, 1253 S. Beretania St. Suite 3010, Honolulu 96814. RP Services LLC, Rebecca Logan, 75-5931 Walua Road, Kailua-Kona 96740. Sheldon Yamauchi LLC, 1212 Punahou St. Unit 2503, Honolulu 96826. Soready Ent. LLC, 4058 Noonan St., Honolulu 96818.
Makamua LLC, Raffy Pasion, 99-767 Nahiolea St., Aiea 96701. Makena Property Maintainance LLC, Dade Frye, 688 Imihale St., Kihei 96753. Maui Ocean Sports Enterprises LLC, Kainalu King, 480 Kenolio Road Apt. 23-106, Kihei 96753. Maui Villa Service LLC, Matthew Morris, 305 Auhana Road, Kihei 96753. Mauna Kea Life LLC, P.O. Box 2354, Honolulu 96804. Merck Consulting LLC, 11-2996 Plumeria St., Mountain View 96771. Milo Homes LLC, 305 E. Wakea Ave. Suite 100, Kahului 96732. Moolelo Records LLC, Duncan Osorio, 225 Nichols St., Wahiawa 96786. Motion & Story LLC, Neil Laroya, 5119 Likini St., Honolulu 96818. Mulvihill Maintenance LLC, Colin Mulvihill, 2660 Iolani St., Pukalani 96768. My Aloha Home LLC, Louis Espinosa, 4725 Bougainville Drive Suite 288, Honolulu 96818. Naomi Enterprises LLC, Jodi Borges, 45-761 Nanihoku Way, Kaneohe 96744. Nexnet LLC, Clifton Yoza, 98-410 Koauka Loop Unit 16-F, Aiea 96701. Ohana Homestead LLC,
P.O. Box 1569, Kapaau 96755. Ok King Farm LLC, Nophadon Seechachet, P.O. Box 662272, Lihue 96766. On Site Home Inspections LLC, Steve Young, 2345 Kinoole St. Apt. B, Hilo 96720.
Soulja Entertainment Enterprise LLC, 114 Hee Nalu Court, Wahiawa 96786. South Shore Home Repair LLC, Matthew Dowell, 5463 Kirkwood Place, Honolulu 96821. Summerland Island LLC, 111 Hekili St. Unit A 351, Kailua 96734.
On3 Clothing LLC, 1937 Pee Pee Place, Hilo 96720.
Superior Painting LLC, Noah Foote, 3827 Papalina Road, Kalaheo 96741.
OnlyInHawaii LLC, Eduardo Azarraga, 247 Beachwalk Suite 305, Honolulu 96815.
Tandem Ventures LLC, Thomas Harper, 45-790 Pookela St., Kaneohe 96744.
Palm Tree Transportation LLC, Francis Duras, HHC 8 Mp Brigade No. 225, Schofield Barra 96857. Paukalani Printing LLC, Eugene Williams, 675 Pohala St., Wailuku 96793. PH GTI LLC, P.O. Box 10223, Honolulu 96816. Poi Dog Deli LLC, P.O. Box 4058, Kailua-Kona 96745. Prospect International LLC, P.O. Box 12151, Honolulu 96828. RB Development LLC, Ronald Wolf, 876 Curtis St. Unit 1503, Honolulu 96813. RCB Painting LLC, Rossano Bunao, 3159 Mokihana St., Honolulu 96816. Recon Center LLC, Rima Braden, Autosource LLC 1283 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu 96814. Restaurant Hospitality Group LLC, Bernard Moussa, 1350 Ala Moana Blvd. Unit 2205, Honolulu
Tbarka LLC, Fares Boughanem, 720 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo 96720. The Dabbler LLC, Jan Awakuni, 2321 Booth Road, Honolulu 96813. The Virtual Realty Group LLC, Christopher Johnson, 1888 Kalakaua Ave. Unit C-312, Honolulu 96815. THR Management Co. LLC, P.O. Box 1220, Wailuku 96793. TKR Services LLC, 435 Kamalu Road, Kapaa 96746. Topqual LLC, P.O. Box 511, Kaaawa 96730. Tsai’s Farm LLC, Joanne Chang, 1314 S. King St. Unit 650, Honolulu 96814. TUA Hawaii LLC, 494 Mauna Iho Place Unit B, Hilo 96720. Twin Island Holdings LLC, Richard Haumphreys, 677 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 500, Honolulu 96813. Uber Alternatives LLC,
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P.O. Box 8709, Honolulu 96830. Waikiki Goldexchange LLC, James Edvalsen, 350 Ward Ave. Suite 106, Honolulu 96814. Waikiki Pawn, 350 Ward Ave. Suite 106, Honolulu 96814. Wakayama Electrical LLC, Melvin Mason, 75-198 Ala Onaona St., Kailua-Kona 96740. Wavium International LLC, John Scott, 45-681 Apuakea St., Kaneohe 96744. West Maui Property Services LLC, Corey Wells, 5095 Napilihau St. Unit 109-B PMB 218, Lahaina 96761. Wheels of Justice LLC, P.O. Box 1098, Honolulu 96808. Wiki Wash LLC, 590 Farrington Highway Unit 524-202, Kapolei 96707. Williwilli Car Wash & Detailing LLC, Willie Williams, 6018B Gannet Ave., Ewa Beach 96706. Woodard & James LLC, Andrew James, 2158 Main St. Suite 109, Wailuku 96793. ZVC Solutions LLC, Zoltan Von Ceika, 1135 Makawao Ave. PMB 146, Makawao 96768.
DOMESTIC PROFIT CORPORATIONS 3 Peez Inc., Kaiiniakapu Kaanga, 54-260 Kawaihemo Place, Hauula 96717. Alligator Rock Advisory Inc., 61-165 Iliohu Place, Haleiwa 96712. Arm Ventures Inc., Louis Johnson, 115 Kuukama St., Kailua 96734. Che Bao Xiang Inc., 36 N. King St., Honolulu 96817. CJC Investments Inc., P.O. Box 26239, Honolulu 96825. Ekolu 56 Inc., Warner Pukahi, 55-163 Puuahi St., Laie 96762. Gwendolyn Inc., 55-495 Palekana St., Laie 96762. Hawaii Driveline Supply Inc., 94-075 Leokane St., Waipahu 96797. Hawaiian Sovereign Mint Inc., P.O. Box 1272, Kailua-Kona 96745-1272. HI Basic Inc., Steven Cpa, 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. Unit 1220, Honolulu 96814. HI Choice Realty, 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. Unit 1220, Honolulu 96814. Hot Hula Fitness Meliss Inc., Melissa Allen, 67-176 Kuhi St., Waialua 96791.
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Innovative Elevator Consulting Inc., Jared Okamura, 603 Wyllie St., Honolulu 96817. Instep Connections Inc., Samuel Tillery, 469 Ena Road Unit 2601, Honolulu 96815. Japan Village Walk Holdings Inc., Rika Jones, Shirokiya 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Unit 1360, Honolulu 96814.
WINDWARD OAHU
Ly International Investment Inc., Aiwu Liu, 1188 Bishop St. Suite 2703, Honolulu 96813.
Snap LLC dba Snapchat LLC, 63 Market St., Venice, Calif. 90291.
MTK Inc., David Weiss, 991 Limahana Place Suite G, Lahaina 96761. Nkope Inc., P.O. Box 23228, Honolulu 96823. North Star Aviation Inc., Benjamin Fouts, 73-310 Uu St., Kailua-Kona 96740.
Optimum Cleaning Services Corp., Sophia Sua, 1586 California Ave. Unit C, Wahiawa 96786. Pal Produce Inc., Paul Kim, 583 Kamoku St. Unit 405, Honolulu 96826.
Tantra Japan Inc., P.O. Box 81478, Haiku 96708. Timi House Inc., Yong Xue, 1726 Kapiolani Blvd. Unit 102, Honolulu 96814. VCC Holdings Inc., Rika Jones, Shirokiya 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Unit 1360, Honolulu 96814. Velcom Realty Corp., P.O. Box 11346, Honolulu 96828. Foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC) Aaymg Investments LLC, 7575 Pinewood Trail, West Bloomfield, Mich. 48322. Base MSR 2 LLC, 851 Traeger Ave. Suite 100, San Bruno, Calif. 94066. Center for Autism and Related Disorders LLC, 21600 Oxnard St. Suite 1800, Woodland Hills, Calif. 91367. Disney Hawaii Services LLC, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, Calif. 91521.
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O’Olea LLC, National Corporate Research Ltd. 615 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, Del. 19901.
Seaon LLC, Warren Carsey, 1270 Honua St., Hilo 96720.
Stashmyride Inc., 3071 Ukiuki Place, Honolulu 96819.
LABOR UNIONS
C-16-1-1946--Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs. Jason D. and Wendy K. Walker et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 87-1972-C Pakeke St. Apt. 30, Waianae, Oahu 96792, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $494,930 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Lester K.M. Leu, 10/18/16.
Lena Ching Inc., 522 Wanaao Road, Kailua 96734.
Solid Built Construction Inc., Alexander Allen, 2211 Ala Wai Blvd. Unit 2614, Honolulu 96815.
PUBLICATION DATE: NOV 25, 2016 | SPACE DEADLINE: NOV 16, 2016
C-16-1-1934--Sadie Kunishige vs. State of Hawaii et al., negligence. Atty. for plaintiff: Jack Schweigert, 10/17/16.
Saichoraku LLC, 1003 Bishop St. Suite 1700, Honolulu 96813.
Saki Insurance Co. Ltd., Tony Schmidt, 2897 Kalawao St., Honolulu 96822.
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NMBR Systems LLC, 1249 Ala Kula Place Unit 202, Honolulu 96819.
Kapu Kai Charters Inc., Amber Rose, 2921 Lae Lae Way, Honolulu 96819.
Ohana Greens Inc., Qing Peng, 86-498 Puuhulu Road, Waianae 96792.
NONPROFIT EXECUTIVES
alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $765,000 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Karyn A. Doi, 10/17/16.
PFM Group Consulting LLC, 1735 Market St. 43rd Floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103.
MJML Inc., 1162 Ala Kipa St. Unit 203, Honolulu 96819.
PUBLICATION DATE: NOV 18, 2016 | SPACE DEADLINE: NOV 7, 2016
Kailua Dermatology Centers of Hawaii et al., contract. Atty. for plaintiff: Jonathan W.Y. Lai, 10/14/16.
Joon and Mike Corp., 94244 Olua Place, Waipahu 96797.
Lynch Consulting Group Inc., 94-035 Kuahelani Ave. Unit 121, Mililani 96789.
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Mo’Oloa Ranch LLC, National Corporate Research Ltd. 615 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, Del. 19901.
Hawaii Fresh Fish LLC, 1633 Fillmore St. Suite 330, Denver, Colo. 80206. Kasa Delivery LLC, 905 Park Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. 55404. Kihei Beach 109 LLC, 20310 N. Perry Road, Colbert, Wash. 99005. Kobo Retirement Strategies LLC, 225 S. Lake Ave. Suite 600, Pasadena, Calif. 91101. Landmark Infrastructure Asset Opco LLC, 2141 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 2100, El Segundo, Calif. 90245.
Snapchat LLC, 63 Market St., Venice, Calif. 90291. Sterling and Wilson Cogen Solutions LLC, 201 Mittel Drive, Wood Dale, Ill. 60191. Transamerica Retirement Insurance Agency LLC, 408 St. Peter St. Suite 230, St. Paul, Minn. 55102. Uhaloa LLC, National Corporate Research Ltd. 615 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, Del. 19901. Waikele Towers, 3021 Citrus Circle Suite 130, Walnut Creek, Calif. 94598.
FOREIGN PROFIT CORPORATIONS
Amerifleet Transportation Inc., 1111 Alderman Drive Suite 350, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Amway Global Services Inc., 7575 Fulton St. E., Ada, Mich. 49355. Arc Abatement Inc., 300 S. Second St., Waco, Texas 76701. Automated Cash Management Systems Inc., 10247 Bellegrave Ave. Suite 119, Jurupa Valley, Calif. 91752. Boyce Products Ltd., 205 Conklin Hill Road, Damascus, Pa. 18415. Intelinair Inc., 90 Great Oaks Blvd. Suite 202, San Jose, Calif. 95119. Karibbean Life Inc., 7105 S.W. 47 St. Unit 408, Miami, Fla. 33155. Kubota Membrane USA Corp., 11807 N. Creek Parkway S. No. B-109, Bothell, Wash. 98011. Mitsuwa Corp., 1815 W. 213th St. Suite 235, Torrance, Calif. 90501. Mitsuwa Marketplace, 1815 W. 213th St. Suite 235, Torrance, Calif. 90501. Pragmatics Inc., 1761 Business Center Drive, Reston, Va. 20190. Rex Industries Co. Ltd., 4-5 Nishi-Shinsaibashi 1-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Osaka, Japan 542-0086. Simmons Machine Tool Corp., 1700 Broadway, Menands, N.Y. 12204. Southwestern Travel Inc., 2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, Tenn. 372145102. Toraya Inc., 6-5 Ginza 2-Chome Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 104-0061. Viatech Publishing Solutions Inc., 11935 N. Stemmons Freeway Suite 175, Dallas, Texas 75234.
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C-16-1-1925--First Hawaiian Bank vs.
C-16-1-1939--James Douglas vs. Costco Wholesale Corp. et al., negligence. Atty. for plaintiff: Jeffre W. Juliano, 10/17/16. C-16-1-1940--Edward Hoo vs. City and County of Honolulu et al., negligence. Atty. for plaintiff: Roy K.S. Chang, 10/17/16. C-16-1-1941--Tiera L. Covington vs. ABM Onsite Services West Inc. et al., discrimination. Atty. for plaintiff: Ryan K. Harimoto, 10/17/16. C-16-1-1945--Joo Yun Chung vs. Safeway Inc. et al., negligence. Atty. for plaintiff: John Y.U. Choi, 10/17/16. C-16-1-1951--Deonte Atkins vs. Leverage Inc. dba M. Nightclub et al., negligence. Atty. for plaintiff: Ian L. Mattoch, 10/18/16. C-16-1-1962--Chelsea Thomas vs. Waikiki Trade Center Corp./ WTC Oahu Property LLC/Seaside Estates LP et al., negligence. Atty. for plaintiff: Charles H. Brower, 10/19/16.
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C-16-1-1926--Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC vs. Florence F. Terada et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 1313 McCully St., Honolulu, Oahu 96826, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $930,000 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Peter T. Stone, 10/14/16. C-16-1-1927--US Bank NA vs. Ruby A. and Teresita P. Arista et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 91-1774 Paeko St., Ewa Beach, Oahu 96706, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $157,456 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Steven T. Iwamura, 10/14/16. C-16-1-1929--AOAO Lake View Royal Inc. vs. Suk Cha Andrews Trustee et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 801 Ala Nioi Place Apt. 1006, Honolulu, Oahu 96818, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of common expenses plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Arlette S. Harada, 10/14/16. C-16-1-1942--Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Matt M. and Theresa D. Flach et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 92-944 Kanehoa Loop, Kapolei, Oahu 96707, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $416,700 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Steven T. Iwamura, 10/17/16. C-16-1-1943--Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Shane N. and Elizabeth T. Kekahuna et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 87-1546 Kuaha St., Waianae, Oahu 96792, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $455,196 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Steven T. Iwamura, 10/17/16. C-16-1-1944--James B. Nutter and Co. vs. Rita F. Ishihara et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 94-567 Kipou St., Waipahu, Oahu 96797, for
C-16-1-1954--US Bank NA vs. Robert W. Jr. and Lynn Marie K.A. Glover et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 85-223-G Ala Akau St., Waianae, Oahu 96792, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $196,577 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Karyn A. Doi, 10/18/16. C-16-1-1956--The Bank of New York Mellon vs. Reynaldo P. and Marla-Jayne E.M. Carino et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 91-1116 Kaimalie St., Ewa Beach, Oahu 96706, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $495,000 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Peter T. Stone, 10/18/16. C-16-1-1957-Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Gil M. and Vaneza A. Pena et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 3215 Ala Ilima St. Apt. A-402, Honolulu, Oahu 96818, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $258,533 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Peter T. Stone, 10/18/16. C-16-1-1959--Citi Bank NA vs. Keri Fernandez Trustee et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 1551 Aulena Place, Honolulu, Oahu 96821, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $997,860 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Lloyd T. Workman, 10/19/16. C-16-1-1960--The Bank of New York Mellon vs. George R. Burmeister et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 4221 Amau St., Honolulu, Oahu 96816, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $775,000 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Steven T. Iwamura, 10/19/16. C-16-1-1964--Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Jessie F. Atanes et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 87-542 Manuu St., Waianae, Oahu 96792, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $604,070 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Marvin S.C. Dang, 10/19/16. C-16-1-1965--The Bank of New York Mellon vs. David E. Hammond et al. Suit to foreclose mortgage on 86-907 Ihuku St., Waianae, Oahu 96792, for alleged nonpayment of principal sum of $460,537 plus interest. Atty. for plaintiff: Marvin S.C. Dang, 10/19/16.
R Real Estate Transactions - Commercial HAWAII COUNTY
79-7384 Hawaii Belt Road, Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750, $1,005,000, Stephen A. Welter Trustee to Aloha Performing Arts Co., Tax Key 3-7-9-007006, 08/26/16.
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280 Beach Walk, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $59,700,000, First Round Pacific LLC to 280 Beach Walk LLC, Tax Key 1-2-6003-026/027, 08/22/16. 1712 S. King St., Honolulu, Oahu 96826, $3,700,000, James M. and Kathleen L. Edwards Trustees/John P. Medeiros/ Virginia McGargill/ Helen Schmall/Faith Christiansen/WPC King LLC to Two Plys Eight LLC, Tax Key 1-2-8-001-005, 08/25/16. 94-045 Leokane St., Waipahu, Oahu 96797, $1,020,000, Refrigerant Recycling Inc. to L Tsunoda LLC, Tax Key 1-9-4-048014, 08/24/16. 280 Beach Walk, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $900,000, First Round Pacific LLC to Beach Walk Saratoga Parking LLC, Tax Key 1-2-6-003-048/058, 08/22/16.
R Real Estate Transactions - Residential HAWAII COUNTY
69-1000 Kolea Kai Circle Apt. 1-A, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743, $1,012,000, Bruce H. Jewett/Richard and Cheri Hunter/Harry Gilbert to RRH Property Holdings LLC, Tax Key 3-6-9-011019-0001, 08/08/16. 73-1350 Polinahe Way, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740, $770,000, Charles M. and Joan E. Shepherd to Alan D. and Dorothy A. Martin, Tax Key 3-7-3059-005, 08/10/16. 62-3916 Lanikeha Place, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743, $5,592,900, SJC
Investments LP to 623916 Lanikeha Place LLC, Tax Key 3-6-2-008-001, 08/29/16. 72-3055 Uluweuweu Hema Place, KailuaKona, Hawaii 96740, $5,100,000, Nisshin Hawaii Inc. to James A. and Julie S. Buechler Trustees, Tax Key 3-7-2-019-005, 08/30/16. 67-1065 Wainoenoe Road, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743, $1,250,000, Eugene Y. Lee to Tarek A. Shawkat, Tax Key 3-6-7005-035, 08/29/16. 53-277 Kamehameha Highway, Hauula, Hawaii 96717, $1,130,000, Patrick H. and Freda M.H. Field Trustees to Violeta Q. Tablit, Tax Key 1-5-3-002034, 08/29/16. 59-602 Kaala Road, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743, $1,125,000, John R. and Gail E. Kretchmer Trustees to Fidaa Algosaibi, Tax Key 3-5-9-011-056, 08/29/16. 69-1033 Nawahine Place Apt. 13-C, Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738, $985,000, Edward L. Boswell and Helen Hong-Boswell CoTrustees to John G. Reichel Jr., Tax Key 3-6-9-010001-0099, 08/26/16. 28-1187 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Pepeekeo, Hawaii 96783, $950,000, Stephen R. and Lucille J. Meek to Younghoe Park, Tax Key 3-2-8-007-083, 08/30/16. 74-4904 Kiwi St., KailuaKona, Hawaii 96740, $929,000, Chad M. and Brandy A. Fujisaki to Alfred A. and Manamoana Lehman, Tax Key 3-7-4007-082, 08/30/16.
KAUAI
2842 Kolepa St., Koloa, Kauai 96756, $1,352,400, D.R. Horton Schuler Homes LLC to William J. and Barbara W. McCord Trustees, Tax Key 4-2-8030-082, 08/09/16. 2321 Nioumalu Road Apt. B, Lihue, Kauai 96766, $1,300,000, John A. and Victoria L. Holt to Alyssa Anne Schaffer and Jason R. Carnegie, Tax Key 4-3-2002-029-0002, 08/09/16. 4081 Pali Moana Place, Kilauea, Kauai 96754, $1,300,000, Pilatus Properties LLC to CS Development LLC, Tax Key 4-5-2-004-095, 08/09/16. 5454 Ka Haku Road Apt. 108, Princeville, Kauai 96722, $915,000, Darlene E. Peccalaio Trustee to Thomas and Stephanie Olson/Irene Macias, Tax Key 4-5-4-012-011-0008, 08/11/16. 1775 Pee Road Apt. B-301, Koloa, Kauai 96756, $785,000, Eandi Family Properties LLC to Three Poppies LLC, Tax Key 4-2-8-019-004-0033, 08/10/16. 410 Papaloa Road Apt. 432, Kapaa, Kauai 96746, $765,000, Carol B. and Philip R. Juckeland Trustees to Robert C. and Mary M. Smith, Tax Key 4-4-3-002-010-0061, 08/09/16. 4971 Hanalei Plantation Road, Princeville, Kauai 96722, $5,000,000, Hanalei Vista Plantation LLC to Hanalei Plantation Panorama LLC, Tax Key 4-5-4-004-038, 08/22/16. 5515 Weke Road, Hanalei, Kauai 96714, $1,700,000, Miriam P. Kaona and Caridyn K.K. Colburn to
Scott E. Morison, Tax Key 4-5-5-005-003, 08/26/16. Pau A Laka St., Koloa, Kauai 96756, $1,700,000, Michael E. and Susan M. Beschen Trustees to Jeffrey Y. and Diane K. Yamaguchi, Tax Key 4-2-8-031-143, 08/23/16. 3912 Namakeha Loop, Princeville, Kauai 96722, $1,695,000, Gregory W. and Lindsey M. Forestone to Christine V.C. Zecca Trustee, Tax Key 4-5-4007-012, 08/22/16. 5893 Kini Place Apt. 1, Kapaa, Kauai 96746, $1,300,000, Wayne L. and Andrea A. Williams Trustees to Rodrick A.D. and Christine Frazer, Tax Key 4-4-6-007-066-0001, 08/30/16. Nalo Road Apt. 1, Koloa, Kauai 96756, $1,150,000, POP Acquisitions LLC to Laura P. Evans Trustee, Tax Key 4-2-8-027-023-9001, 08/26/16. Pau A Laka St., Koloa, Kauai 96756, $1,090,000, Ken A. and Dorothy M. Nakazawa to Brian S. and Mary J. Sorenson, Tax Key 4-2-8-031-149, 08/23/16. 4100 Queen Emma Drive Apt. 48, Princeville, Kauai 96722, $980,000, Day Family Investment Group LLC to Steven R. and Mary C. Day Trustees, Tax Key 4-5-3-006-022-0048, 08/23/16.
MAUI
4328 Melianani Place, Kihei, Maui 96753, $8,900,000, Karen S. Williams Trustee to Joseph R. Jr. and Carol M. Albi Trustees, Tax Key 2-2-1027-009, 08/11/16.
3016 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, Maui 96753, $8,000,000, Clifford T. Beppu Trustee to 3016 Realty LLC, Tax Key 2-3-9-004-103, 08/15/16.
136 Kai La Place Apt. 30-B, Kihei, Maui 96753, $1,100,000, Pennymac Corp. to Maria A. Rector, Tax Key 2-2-1-008-1170060, 08/16/16.
Apt. 1110, Lahaina, Maui 96761, $1,724,700, Todd A. Brooke to Edward and Maro E. Dimmer, Tax Key 2-4-4-008-002-0156, 08/23/16.
5029 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, Maui 96761, $3,300,000, Maui Dream House LLC to 5029LH Property LLC, Tax Key 2-4-3-003-019, 08/11/16.
50 Puu Anoano St. Apt. 1005, Lahaina, Maui 96761, $1,050,000, Richard A. and Pamela A. Ofstein Trustees to IMS USA LLC, Tax Key 2-4-4006-050-0005, 08/09/16.
197 Lolowai St., Kihei, Maui 96753, $3,112,500, Kahlert LLC to Andersen Construction Co., Tax Key 2-2-1-022-040, 08/08/16.
650 Halelea St. Apt. 4, Kihei, Maui 96753, $975,000, Clyde D. Wagner Personal Representative to Michael D. and Christine V. Baeta, Tax Key 2-2-2-024-0350004, 08/15/16.
10 Lau Niu Way Apt. B, Lahaina, Maui 96761, $1,450,000, Charles M. Winn and Teresa L. Passante to Jason C. Wold and Vivian M. Manganello Trustees, Tax Key 2-4-7010-083-0002, 08/26/16.
500 Bay Drive, Lahaina, Maui 96761, $3,000,000, Maui Land and Pineapple Co. Inc. to Ensign Peak Investments LLC, Tax Key 2-4-2-004-048, 08/15/16. 50 Nohea Kai Drive Apt. 1505, Lahaina, Maui 96761, $3,000,000, Edward P. Margherio Personal Representative to Kevin F. Stephens, Tax Key 2-4-4-008-022-0029, 08/08/16. 845 Kumulani Drive, Kihei, Maui 96753, $2,050,000, Gordon Nash Trustee to Dorothy Jane Mandel Partnership, Tax Key 2-2-1-018-033, 08/11/16. 160 Paia Pohaku St. Apt. B, Lahaina, Maui 96761, $1,300,000, Michael T. Reid to Donald S. and Kim W. Corenman, Tax Key 2-4-7-009-014-0002, 08/15/16. 842 Umeke St. Apt. 53, Kihei, Maui 96753, $1,250,000, Signature Development of Hawaii LLC to Richard E. Lopez and Julie Anna Vermaas, Tax Key 2-2-2-024-035-0053, 08/11/16.
7 Latana Place, Lahaina, Maui 96761, $925,000, Edgardo Q. and Ruby S. Dahan to Justin J. and Alexis M. Brunold, Tax Key 2-4-3-021-053, 08/11/16. 34 Meakoho Place, Kula, Maui 96790, $920,000, Susan and Michael Shatzman Trustees to Edward G. and Rosemarie A. Baker Trustees, Tax Key 2-2-3-020-051, 08/08/16. 3-5006 Piilani Highway, Kihei, Maui 96753, $800,000, Puuhonua Inc. to Teresa E. Waters, Tax Key 2-1-7-003-014, 08/10/16. 325 Hokiokio Place, Lahaina, Maui 96761, $4,640,000, Jason M. and Concetta Cuevas to Gerard and Thelma Farren Trustees, Tax Key 2-4-7003-016, 08/25/16. 4000 Wailea Alanui Apt. 1103/1103-A, Kihei, Maui 96753, $3,850,000, Wells Fargo Bank NA to Steven M. and Sally J. Michealis, Tax Key 2-2-1-023-0050037/0038, 08/23/16. 2481 Kaanapali Parkway
480 Puniawa Road, Haiku, Maui 96708, $1,375,000, Roy S. and Elizabeth W. Pierson to Noel C. Krijger, Tax Key 2-2-9-001-004, 08/24/16. 2116 Mahinakea St., Wailuku, Maui 96793, $1,350,000, Jason S.N. Chau to Duc Vien Buddhist Community Pagoda Inc., Tax Key 2-3-3-017-122, 08/22/16. 50 Nohea Kai Drive Apt. 1102, Lahaina, Maui 96761, $1,344,000, Peter K. and Deborah L. Martin Trustees to Eugene and Deborah S. Ashley Trustees, Tax Key 2-4-4008-022-0002, 08/25/16. 50 Hoohale St., Kihei, Maui 96753, $1,150,000, James D. and Gail E. Parrish Trustees to Luc and Claudia N. Gooris, Tax Key 2-3-9-050-084, 08/29/16. 40 Paa St., Kihei, Maui 96753, $999,000, Maui Lani Village Center to LT Trust Co. Inc., Tax Key 2-38-097-058, 08/22/16. 515 S Alu Road, Wailuku, Maui 96793, $990,000, Skip and Stacie E. Williams to Robert M. Reed Jr., Tax Key 2-3-5-013-038, 08/26/16. 2636 Kanakanui Road, Kihei, Maui 96753, $975,000, Roy K. and Betty L. Katsuda to Trace
Baxter and Erica Hill, Tax Key 2-3-9-013-017, 08/30/16. 110 Kaanapali Shores Place Apt. 116, Lahaina, Maui 96761, $925,000, William and Catherine R. Eckel to Richard R. Redalen, Tax Key 2-4-4001-099-0113, 08/25/16. 120 N. Holokai Road, Haiku, Maui 96708, $920,000, Basil Millan to Richard P. and Virginia J. Gomez, Tax Key 2-2-8004-107, 08/24/16. 1-440 Kamehameha V Highway, Kaunakakai, Molokai 96748, $765,000, Stephen R. and Geri M. Herling to Pukoo LLC, Tax Key 2-5-7-003-008, 08/22/16.
OAHU
1288 Ala Moana Blvd. Apt. 29-G, Honolulu, Oahu 96814, $2,650,000, Masuo and Miho Murakami Trustees to Hikari Kakiuchi, Tax Key 1-2-3-005-0010188, 07/25/16. 60 Pilipu Place, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $2,085,000, David M. and Sheila J. Meyers to Ruth E. and Richard M. Sanford, Tax Key 1-4-3-018-056, 07/27/16. 41-587 Makakalo St., Waimanalo, Oahu 96795, $1,800,000, The Circle C LLC to Gordon C. and Cora T. Newman, Tax Key 1-4-1024-053, 07/27/16. 4505 Waikui St., Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $1,707,000, Fernando and Karen H. Castillo to William S. Aspengren, Tax Key 1-35-044-016, 07/22/16. 383 Kalaimoku St. Apt. 2702, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $1,629,800, PACREP LLC to Mitsuru Yoshida, Tax Key 1-2-6018-087-0256, 07/25/16.
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LEADS 125-D N. Kalaheo Ave., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,615,000, Thomas P. Hall and Diane M. Luna-Hall to Alexandro and Veronica C. Damasco, Tax Key 1-4-3-029-036, 07/25/16.
5311-E Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $1,200,000, Timothy J. and Laura J. Sprowls to Dorothy M. Clegg Trustee, Tax Key 1-3-6-003-025, 07/27/16.
2914 Booth Road Apt. 4, Honolulu, Oahu 96813, $1,550,000, Pauoa Valley Preserve LLC to Jayson H. and Lisa Anne Takata, Tax Key 1-2-2-040-014-0004, 07/22/16.
3738 Kumulani Place, Honolulu, Oahu 96822, $1,200,000, Albert H. Furuto to Scott A. Harvey and Kristyn A. Manomivibul, Tax Key 1-29-064-044, 07/28/16.
7326 Makaa St., Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $1,370,000, Naoyuki and Tomiko Isogai to Howson Yu and Xiao X. Jiang, Tax Key 1-3-9-096-043, 07/26/16.
881 Kamoi Place, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $1,125,000, Wayne F. and Roberta S. Weatherford to Brooke A. and Craig W.M. Watson, Tax Key 1-3-9073-028, 07/22/16.
1581 Kamole St., Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $1,315,000, Terrie A. Tatum Trustee to John F. and Wendy W. Howell, Tax Key 1-3-5-051-041, 07/22/16.
91-1087 Kaihohonu St., Ewa Beach, Oahu 96706, $1,118,169, Kuapapa at Hoakalei LLC to Adam J. Burgess and Truc H. Le, Tax Key 1-9-1-143-053, 07/22/16.
1551 Ala Wai Blvd. Apt. 2101, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $1,300,000, David Y.H. and Jennie P. Kim Trustees to Satoshi Ito, Tax Key 1-2-6-011-001-0102, 07/26/16.
888 Kapiolani Blvd. Apt. 3903, Honolulu, Oahu 96814, $1,110,000, OliverMcMillan Pacific Rim LLC to Morikawa Family Partners LP, Tax Key 1-2-1-044-049-0323, 07/22/16.
46-455 Holokaa St., Kaneohe, Oahu 96744, $1,300,000, Thomas and Kathleen D. Tschudin to Eric A. Crawley, Tax Key 1-4-6-013-004, 07/28/16. 71 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kaneohe, Oahu 96744, $1,255,000, Patrick C. and Attracta J. Byron to Yogi R. and Kylien E. Patel, Tax Key 1-4-4-003-022, 07/26/16. 720 Kapiolani Blvd. Apt. 408, Honolulu, Oahu 96814, $1,250,000, John T. and Karin R. Koga to Vernon H. and Gaynielle C. Hirata, Tax Key 1-2-1-044046-0022, 07/22/16.
383 Kalaimoku St. Apt. 1005, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $1,100,000, Jean C.C. Hess Trustee to Li-Hsien Tsan, Tax Key 1-2-6-018-087-0016, 07/28/16. 3201 Mooheau Ave., Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $1,100,000, Etienne Yersin to Michael Shibata and Pauline Wun, Tax Key 1-3-1-012-049, 07/25/16. 260 Opihikao Way Apt. 732, Honolulu, Oahu 96825, $1,099,000, Stephen E. and Shyrah M. Maurer to Matthew G. and Tomoko O. Convis, Tax Key
1-3-9-031-002-0146, 07/22/16. 520 Kaimake Loop, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,050,000, Ross Rassmussen and Kristen Highlander Trustees to Robert J. and Sara E.M. Vasil, Tax Key 1-4-3-078021, 07/22/16. 1615 Makiki St., Honolulu, Oahu 96826, $1,020,000, Daniel Morse to Kevin K. Wilcox and Leslie C. Fleming Trustees, Tax Key 1-2-4-023-070, 07/22/16. 45-548 Kamooalii St., Kaneohe, Oahu 96744, $994,500, Stephen C. and Meredith D. Chapman to Cody V. and Helen E. Down, Tax Key 1-4-5-099-057, 07/22/16. 1263 Honokahua St., Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $990,000, Nancy Ann Williams fka Nancy Ann Galarneau Trustee to John M. Jr. and Robyn F.C. Nomura, Tax Key 1-3-9090-010, 07/26/16. 91-1072 Waiinu St., Ewa Beach, Oahu 96706, $985,000, Marco J. and Dianne M. Santiago to Kurt O. Wadzinski and Shannon L. Beesley-Wadzinski, Tax Key 1-9-1-154-063, 07/27/16. 220 Beach Walk Apt. 1802, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $985,000, Kabushikikaisha Taisei to The Sounds Good Co. Ltd., Tax Key 1-2-6-003-0610208, 07/27/16. 44-747 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kaneohe, Oahu 96744, $975,000, Lang T.P. Pham and Barry D. Root to Benjamin M. Truong and Ly Hoang, Tax Key 1-4-4-018-005, 07/22/16.
1177 Queen St. Apt. 2505, Honolulu, Oahu 96813, $970,000, Germaine Hokulani Honda to Kamber & Co Inc., Tax Key 1-2-3-006-014-0175, 07/27/16. 1338 Alewa Drive, Honolulu, Oahu 96817, $970,000, Charlene L.H. Setala and Patricia L.W. Louie Co-Trustees to Travis J.H. Louie and Amber A.N. Vierra, Tax Key 1-1-8-031057, 07/25/16. 615 Keolu Drive, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $950,000, Indira Sparks to Kenneth and Beatrice D. Walter, Tax Key 1-4-2-082-026, 07/27/16. 99-665 Halawa Heights Road, Aiea, Oahu 96701, $950,000, Ricky L. Ellis to Tran Nguyen, Tax Key 1-99-058-059, 07/25/16. 1837 Kalakaua Ave. Apt. 1604, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $950,000, Juichi Iwao Trustee to Naoyuki and Tomiko Isogai, Tax Key 1-2-6-013-022-0114, 07/26/16. 520 Lunalilo Home Road Apt. 311, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $945,000, John I. Crabbe Trustee to Alan and Marci-Ayn Ching, Tax Key 1-3-9-008-016-0107, 07/22/16. 1048 Loho St., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $925,000, John F. and Christine L. Fleming to James R. and Marcobaleno Y. Khim, Tax Key 1-4-2-021-008, 07/27/16.
to Mark A. and Kristina K.I. Rau, Tax Key 1-4-2-039007, 07/22/16. 445 Kailua Road Unit 5203, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $904,000, D.R. Horton Schuler Homes LLC to James Cho and Hyun Yoon, Tax Key 1-4-2-001-0590106, 07/26/16. 99-319 Kulawea Place, Aiea, Oahu 96701, $900,000, Barbara Ann Capello and Pauline Cazimero-Sisley CoTrustees to Jianhong Zhang, Tax Key 1-9-9068-030, 07/27/16. 4388 Kahala Ave., Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $2,740,000, Nancy Tsui Trustee to Francis G. Duhay, Tax Key 1-3-5013-003, 08/04/16. 1288 Ala Moana Blvd. Apt. 17-E, Honolulu, Oahu 96814, $2,700,000, Western Ocean Hawaii Corp. to Tsuyako and Sharon K. Fukayama, Tax Key 1-2-3-005-001-0102, 08/02/16. 7878 Hawaii Kai Drive, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $2,550,000, Dragons Group Global Inc. to Attilio Avino Jr./Cindy L. Hicks, Tax Key 1-3-9-101-096, 08/03/16. 161 Ohana St., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,900,000, Christian Schneider to Daniel F. III and Mari S. Pierre, Tax Key 1-4-3-030020, 08/02/16.
4340 Pahoa Ave. Apt. 15D, Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $915,000, Marjorie B. Parker Trustee to Monte C. Petersen, Tax Key 1-3-5016-016-0014, 07/22/16.
47-115 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, Oahu 96744, $1,850,000, Lynnette L.L. Mau to Dynasty Coachwork International Inc., Tax Key 1-4-7-019-073, 08/02/16.
513 Paopua Place, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $910,000, Amanda K. Denault fka Amanda K. Horm Trustee
2914 Booth Road Apt. 9, Honolulu, Oahu 96813, $1,689,000, Debby N.Y.A. Yokomizo Trustee to Blake
Kitamura, Tax Key 1-2-2040-014-0009, 08/05/16. 7056 Kalanianaole Highway, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $1,675,000, John H. Gregory IV Trustee to Sam J. Montgomery Trustee, Tax Key 1-3-9033-012, 08/03/16. 712 University Ave., Honolulu, Oahu 96826, $1,660,000, Delton H.T. and Carol T. Ho Co-Trustees to Ke Akua Pu LLC, Tax Key 1-2-7-011-033, 08/01/16. 258 Kakahiaka St., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,355,000, Claudia L. and Michael S. Pennington/Kimberly K. Roll Co-Trustees to Bruce M. Maggs and Jennifer Chang, Tax Key 1-4-2019-056, 08/04/16. 5573 Poola St., Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $1,350,000, Milton T. Yoshimoto Trustee to George O. Jr. and Traci M. Gutierrez, Tax Key 1-3-5-073-062, 08/05/16. 1740 S. Beretania St. Apt. 26, Honolulu, Oahu 96826, $1,320,000, Arisa and Mayumi Sato to Liu Xin, Tax Key 1-2-8-011-0200026, 08/02/16. 91-1128 Kaikohola St., Ewa Beach, Oahu 96706, $1,273,816, Kuapapa at Hoakalei LLC to John H. III and Delia Clark, Tax Key 1-9-1-143-073, 08/05/16. 66-130 Walikanahele Road, Haleiwa, Oahu 96712, $1,200,000, David E. Evans to Glenn T. and Tomoko Matsumoto, Tax Key 1-6-6-005-013, 08/05/16. 2871 Manoa Road, Honolulu, Oahu 96822, $1,170,000, Leona M. Holaday Trustee to David H.D. and Jennifer E.B. Pang, Tax Key 1-2-9-019-
005, 08/05/16. 1427 16th Ave., Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $1,150,000, Kamaaina Hale LLC to Feng M. Li and Ngai N. Lei, Tax Key 1-3-3-014-033, 08/05/16. 3350 Esther St., Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $1,145,000, Joseph A. and Mary M.L. Goulart Trustees to Chiman Wong and David Y. Asato, Tax Key 1-3-1-007-018, 08/05/16. 59-565 Hoalike Road, Haleiwa, Oahu 96712, $1,110,000, Susan E. Essoyan Trustee to David B. and Eiko Essoyan, Tax Key 1-5-9-025-011, 08/05/16.
286 Hamakua Drive, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $965,000, Margaret E. Grant to Peter S. and Louella P. Van Osdol, Tax Key 1-4-2-082-006, 08/04/16. 92-6000 Puapake St., Kapolei, Oahu 96707, $930,000, Titan Fastening Systems LLC to Kang J. Liu Trustee, Tax Key 1-9-2035-035, 08/01/16. 1383 Makaikoa St., Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $925,000, Arlene H. Ting Trustee to Brett P. and Erin E.K. Chambers, Tax Key 1-3-5-039-003, 08/05/16.
648 Walea Place, Honolulu, Oahu 96817, $1,090,000, Henry S.Q. Liang and Rui Y. RuanLiang to Sei La Kim, Tax Key 1-1-8-022-006, 08/03/16.
375 Opihikau Place Apt. 341, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $918,000, Ronald Q.H. Tam Trustee to Mayur V. and Leigh R.K. Chaudhari, Tax Key 1-3-9-031-002-0067, 08/04/16.
1487 Hiikala Place Apt. 6, Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $1,050,000, Ian W. and Brett MacNaughton Trustees to Ying W.C.F. Fong, Tax Key 1-3-5-024026-0006, 08/05/16.
91-1142 Kaioio St., Ewa Beach, Oahu 96706, $898,588, Kuapapa at Hoakalei LLC to Bruce D. Hanna and Nancy J. Wilson, Tax Key 1-9-1-166-013, 08/05/16.
7549 Muolea Place, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $1,020,000, Thomas and Sandralyn V. Hanley Trustees to Devin Ishii and Christine Nakamoto, Tax Key 1-3-9-086-010, 08/03/16.
1199 Bishop St. Apt. 19A, Honolulu, Oahu 96813, $865,000, Felix Gonzales and Jennifer Coto to Roger Q.Q. and Linh Thanh-Tran Dang, Tax Key 1-2-1-010049-0023, 08/03/16.
1382 Aupapaohe St., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,010,000, Nicholas J. and Angela M. Dinsmoor to Neal K. and Stacey F. Onaga, Tax Key 1-4-2030-005, 08/01/16.
51-431 Hiwahiwa St., Kaaawa, Oahu 96730, $845,000, Warren B. III and Michele L. Cole to David J. Martens and Chifumi Sakakibara, Tax Key 1-5-1-011-007-0002, 08/05/16.
98-955 Kahapili St., Aiea, Oahu 96701, $985,000, Cindy S. Kubota Trustee to Colin L. Adachi and Laura B.Y. Ha, Tax Key 1-9-8041-036, 08/03/16.
2241 Dole St., Honolulu, Oahu 96822, $830,000, Doreen K. Shishido Trustee to Chak S.J. and Ka Y.K. Chan, Tax Key 1-2-8-007017, 08/05/16.
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LEADS 94-230 Kuhana Place, Waipahu, Oahu 96797, $830,000, Jose R. Ramones and Yolanda P. Auffrey-Ramones to Travis J. and Laurie Ann Y. Mizumoto, Tax Key 1-9-4158-082, 08/05/16. 437 Kailua Road Apt. 6108, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $826,025, D.R. Horton Schuler Homes LLC to Christian D. and Linda Ann Hawkinson, Tax Key 1-4-2059-131, 08/03/16. 1777 Ala Moana Blvd. Apt. 2518, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $810,000, George T. Yanai to Shinji Tsuda, Tax Key 1-2-6-010-007-0986, 08/05/16. 45-177-A Lilipuna Road Apt. AA, Kaneohe, Oahu 96744, $795,000, Robert J. Jr. and Cynthia Ann Provost to Ryan T. and Natalie M. Lamb, Tax Key 1-4-5-045-033-0027, 08/04/16. 118 S. Kuakini St., Honolulu, Oahu 96813, $791,600, David and Lillian Cheng to David Cheng LLC, Tax Key 1-2-2008-004, 08/05/16. 91-1426 Halahua St., Kapolei, Oahu 96707, $790,000, Norris C. Wrenn Jr. and Adam J. Vazquez-Wrenn to George C. and Mary J.M. Taijeron, Tax Key 1-9-1-125-042, 08/05/16. 1009 Kapiolani Blvd. Apt. 4408, Honolulu, Oahu 96814, $770,000, Achara Chirathivat to Michael J. and Susan R. Killion, Tax Key 1-2-3-003-105-0440, 08/04/16. 91-1130 Kaiee St., Ewa Beach, Oahu 96706, $769,900, Kent F. and Anaik M. Thompson to Bart H. and Gretchen A. Manzer, Tax Key 1-9-1-138-101, 08/05/16 3735 Diamond Head Road Unit B, Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $8,177,334, Jerline LLC to John M. and Lisa C. Morehart, Tax Key 1-3-1-039-043, 08/16/16. 3735 Diamond Head Circle, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $6,900,000, James W. and Priscilla A. Growney Trustee to Garrett W.D. and Juliet J. Devore, Tax Key 1-3-1-020-003, 08/08/16. 4707 Aukai Ave. Apt. A, Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $6,505,000, Anthony J. and Sandra S.C. Brigode Trustees to Gregory W. Schmidt and Abigail S. Harada, Tax Key 1-3-5005-049-0001, 08/16/16. 1651 Frog Lane, Honolulu, Oahu 96817, $3,700,000, Bobs Fish Market Inc. to Kevin K.Y. and Lilian H.L. Au, Tax Key 1-1-7-019016, 08/15/16. 586 Puuikena Drive, Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $2,150,000, William C. and Jung-Shin L. Oberlin Trustees to Timothy M. and Iwalani O. Dayton Trustees, Tax Key 1-3-7-019-013, 08/08/16. 1044 Waiholo St., Honolulu, Oahu 906821, $2,130,000, Charles D. Stark and Kimberly Pappas Co-Trustees to Sally E. Parker Trustee, Tax Key 1-3-5-043-068, 08/12/16. 1127 Aalapapa Drive, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,995,000, Richard Jadrnicek Co-Trustee to Stephen S. Brown, Tax Key 1-4-3-005-064, 08/15/16.
$1,710,000, Paul N. Migliorato and Ikuko Bogakiuchi Trustees to Kyung D. and Hyun J. Chang, Tax Key 1-2-5003-028, 08/11/16. 689 Milokai St., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,700,000, Lowell W. and Joan C. Greer to Mark P. and Michelle C. Sawyer, Tax Key 1-4-4-024-020, 08/09/16. 1968 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu, Oahu 96822, $1,688,000, PAL 401 Hawaii LLC to Sang C. and Jung O. Lee, Tax Key 1-2-4-026-037, 08/08/16.
Nicholas A. and Yukiko Lernt to Kevin J. and Michelle N. Whitton, Tax Key 1-3-6-006-026, 08/11/16.
$859,000, Blake McLeod Management Services LLC to Raymond C. and He Jin Cho, Tax Key 1-2-1-010049-0024, 08/08/16.
2833 Puuhonua St., Honolulu, Oahu 96822, $1,100,000, Clarence R. and Norma T. Miyamoto Co-Trustees to Theodore N. and Claudia Ann Pizzino, Tax Key 1-2-9-016-045, 08/12/16.
250 Kawaihae St. Apt. 3-A, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $850,000, Choo and Jae H. Kim to Chun Kee Lee, Tax Key 1-3-9-035013-0013, 08/10/16.
7079 Niumalu Loop, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $1,065,000, Danielle M. Conway to Christopher T. Maxwell, Tax Key 1-3-9066-001, 08/08/16.
703 Iana St., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,671,000, Matthew R. and Toshie U. Lucas to Gary O. Grimmer and Gail A. Kosiorek, Tax Key 1-4-2-046-012, 08/09/16.
888 Kapiolani Blvd. Apt. 1605, Honolulu, Oahu 96814, $1,054,500, OliverMcMillan Pacific Rim LLC to Kristen Kar-Kei and Aimee Y.Z. Hui, Tax Key 1-2-1-044-049-0071, 08/12/16.
1547 Alencastre St., Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $1,450,000, Terry G. and Ann D. O’Halloran to Bradley J. and Keri Ann K.S. Kryskowski/Carolyn K. Shigemura, Tax Key 1-3-3052-021, 08/12/16.
1714 Ema Place, Honolulu, Oahu 96819, $1,003,000, Edith Q. Cachero-Willard and Paul Q. Cachero Trustees to Alejandro B. and Corazon A. Ingel, Tax Key 1-1-3026-066, 08/16/16.
3238 Kaohinani Drive, Honolulu, Oahu 96817, $1,434,000, Lambert K.Y. and Christina L.L.L. Lam/ Charlie Q. Zhao and Sandy L. Feng to Raymond P.H. and Katy P.Y. Leung, Tax Key 1-2-2-050-011-0001, 08/16/16.
3318 Sierra Drive, Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $980,000, Peter F. and Mi Son Nishimura Trustees to Hayashi Kikasu Kabushiki Kaisha, Tax Key 1-3-3005-088, 08/10/16.
6805 Hapuna Place, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $1,420,000, Russell L. and Jacqueline L. Bachman Trustee to Jerald M. and Christina M. Garcia, Tax Key 1-3-9-050-025, 08/15/16. 2150 Mott Smith Drive, Honolulu, Oahu 96822, $1,400,000, Bryna K. and Lisa N. Kato Trustees to Daniel A. and Chloe N. Nishikawa, Tax Key 1-2-4036-021, 08/15/16. 2161 Kalia Road Apt. 1116, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $1,350,000, Jerald V. Dunlap Trustee to Chiharu Masuda, Tax Key 1-2-6-004-012-0110, 08/15/16. 736 Nunu St., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,250,000, Steve and Rosanne Panfiglio Trustees to Timothy R. Streets and Sanjeshni Nayrayan, Tax Key 1-4-4-025-015, 08/12/16. 1837 Kalakaua Ave. Apt. 2804, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $1,240,000, Takeshi and Chieko Kida Trustees to J-Proof Co. Ltd., Tax Key 1-2-6-013022-0238, 08/08/16. 1350 Ala Moana Blvd. Apt. 2402, Honolulu, Oahu 96814, $1,200,000, Compaq Investment Enterprises Inc. to Seiko Ueno, Tax Key 1-2-3-006001-0250, 08/11/16. 1419 Kokea St., Honolulu, Oahu 96817, $1,180,000, Oscar M. Jr. and Mercedes M. Aquino to Kyong S. Marshall, Tax Key 1-1-6006-121, 08/10/16. 426 Olomana St., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,150,000, Guy A. and Shari B. Ilalaole to Derek V. and Lisa N. Tanga, Tax Key 1-4-3-041015, 08/11/16. 1330 Ala Moana Blvd. Apt. 1806, Honolulu, Oahu 96814, $1,148,888, Golden Sky Hawaii Inc. to Keyeast Co. Ltd., Tax Key 1-2-3-006-003-0112, 08/15/16.
2192 Okoa St., Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $1,830,000, Lisa H. Oshiro-Tamura Trustee to Garson K.S. and Neysa D.P. Lee/Gladys H. Park, Tax Key 1-3-5-074010, 08/16/16.
941-A Prospect St. Apt. 2 Building A, Honolulu, Oahu 96822, $1,108,000, Timothy M. and Iwalani O. Dayton Trustees to Jonathan and Christine G.L.P. Shim, Tax Key 1-2-4-015-025-0002, 08/08/16.
1509 Ualakaa Place, Honolulu, Oahu 96822,
5350 Papai St., Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $1,100,000,
1366 Akiahala Place, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $975,000, Doreen C. Nozawa to William J. and Vanessa Simkons, Tax Key 1-4-2-089-007, 08/08/16. 646 Papalani St., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $975,000, Nathan C. and Ann E. Stuhlmacher to Remigio D. Gonzalez Jr. and Larissa M. Medina, Tax Key 1-4-2077-041, 08/15/16. 95-1022 Hololea St., Mililani, Oahu 96789, $975,000, Judith L. Aptaker and Sean C. Kim to Nicholas C. and Darby J. Jameson, Tax Key 1-9-5066-073, 08/15/16. 869 Alamuku St., Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $955,000, Gail O. Glenn and Marion K. Omumura Trustees to Steven C. Blaire and Heidi L. WolfshohlBlaire, Tax Key 1-3-6-016039, 08/11/16. 3236 Kaohinani Drive, Honolulu, Oahu 96817, $920,000, Lambert K.Y. and Christina L.L.L. Lam/ Charlie Q. Zhao and Sandy L. Feng to Raymond P.H. and Katy P.Y. Leung, Tax Key 1-2-2-050-011-0002, 08/16/16. 322 Aoloa St. Apt. 1609, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $920,000, Martin Gaucher and Gay McPhail Trustees to David and Jennifer Reuter, Tax Key 1-4-2001-046-0176, 08/12/16. 1555 Kapiolani Blvd. Apt. 1615, Honolulu, Oahu 96814, $911,000, W4L2006 LLC to Duane V. and Yeong Mi Leong, Tax Key 1-2-3-040-022-0142, 08/12/16. 1245 Lunalilo Home Road, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $910,000, Katherine C. Anderson Trustee to Mark S. and Trudy K. Sherlock, Tax Key 1-3-9-099-013, 08/11/16. 91-1113 Waikapoo St., Ewa Beach, Oahu 96706, $900,000, David E. II and Monae R. Watkins to Sean R. and Tiffany P. McKenzie, Tax Key 1-9-1-156-073, 08/15/16. 520 Lunalilo Home Road Apt. V-1405, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $895,000, Gary A. and Dianne J. Chase to Huijing Zhou, Tax Key 1-3-9-008-016-0166, 08/09/16. 1199 Bishop St. Apt. 19B, Honolulu, Oahu 96813,
99-619 Kaakau Place, Aiea, Oahu 96701, $838,000, Carlton W.C. and Mary Y. Loo Trustees to Michael R. and Lori Ann W. Chelberg, Tax Key 1-9-9033-009, 08/09/16. 46-295 Auna St., Kaneohe, Oahu 96744, $818,000, Daniel E. and Nancy G. Daniels Co-Trustees to Gary and Corinne Ehara Trustees, Tax Key 1-4-6-026-057, 08/09/16. 1740 Piikea St., Honolulu, Oahu 96818, $810,500, Filo K. Tu Trustee to Marcos J.A. and Arlene V. Agpalza/Romeo G. Viernes, Tax Key 1-9-9-065-103, 08/09/16. 3138 Esther St. Apt. 3138, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $800,777, CJMM LLC to Jonathan H. and Kitty C.Y.P. Hino, Tax Key 1-3-1-018-109-0001, 08/10/16. 94-1027 Kihikihi St., Waipahu, Oahu 96797, $765,000, Larry L. II and Kathy C. Light to William P. Cheung and Kathryn E. Simms, Tax Key 1-9-4167-083, 08/10/16. 284-A Moomuku Place, Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $760,000, Vaiana S. Bloch to Jiahao Li and Dengxi Tan, Tax Key 1-3-8-008051, 08/08/16. 4310 Keaka Drive, Honolulu, Oahu 96818, $750,000, Lee D. Koerte to Kevin Chan and Katie C. Lo, Tax Key 1-1-1-024-013, 08/08/16. 150 Hanapepe Loop, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $6,129,600, HHP LLC to Tao Liu, Tax Key 1-3-9027-007, 08/29/16.
08/26/16. 831 Puuikena Drive, Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $1,860,000, Edwin P. Jr. and Grace M. Hawkins to Michael E. and Jeannie N. Maceyko, Tax Key 1-3-7020-070, 08/29/16. 444 Dune Circle, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,850,000, Carl R. and Heather M. Schwarm Co-Trustees to Laurie Mun and Michael Ying Trustees, Tax Key 1-43-017-005, 08/24/16. 46-419 Haiku Plantations Drive, Kaneohe, Oahu 96744, $1,735,000, Tedmund K. Maa and Lisa Strand-Maa/Leon D. Strand to Eric K. Awa/Alyson E. Emerick/Terry J. and Elaine G. Emerick, Tax Key 1-4-6013-026, 08/29/16. 220 Beach Walk Apt. 1715, Honolulu, Oahu 96815, $1,700,000, Fine Corp. to Resonet Co. Ltd., Tax Key 1-2-6-003-0610199, 08/22/16. 1024 Green St., Honolulu, Oahu 96822, $1,688,000, Andrew H.Y. Chung Trustee to Green Street Property LLC, Tax Key 1-2-4-017007, 08/24/16. 3651 Alani Drive, Honolulu, Oahu 96822, $1,575,000, Jeanette K. and Randall T. Takeshita Trustee to Hale Aina Uluwehi LLC, Tax Key 1-29-047-030, 08/25/16.
1714 Wilhemina Rise, Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $1,294,000, James R. Nielsen to Yen-Chang Su and Nien-Chen Tsai, Tax Key 1-3-3-031-031, 08/24/16.
92-1359 Hauone St., Kapolei, Oahu 96707, $1,200,000, Robert W. and Mimi A. Mix to David K. and Kelly J. Marcoux, Tax Key 1-9-2-023-106, 08/24/16.
4489 Aliikoa St., Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $1,550,000, Peter J. Dee to Sui J. Leong and Donna Wang, Tax Key 1-3-5-019046, 08/24/16.
1507 Makiki St., Honolulu, Oahu 96822, $1,250,000, Frank C.K. Chang/Yiu W. Wong/ Johnny Ho Co-Trustees to Wol Soo and Jung H. Ahn, Tax Key 1-2-4-009-018, 08/23/16.
127 Kaloko Lane, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $1,200,000, Wing and Cindy H. Wong to E&A Property LLC, Tax Key 1-22-8-35 , 08/29/16.
92-1019-G Koio Drive Apt. S-12, Kapolei, Oahu 96707, $1,425,000, George T. and Marilyn Murdock to Duncan A. and Janis N. Wallace, Tax Key 1-9-1-056-005-0012, 08/26/16.
439 Kaimake Loop, Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,250,000, Tracy K.H.C. and Shareen L.H. Poepoe to Cameron M. Fought and Meagan K. Ostrem, Tax Key 1-4-3-077-013, 08/26/16.
2712 Kanealii Ave., Honolulu, Oahu 96813, $1,350,000, Tonette A. and John M. Jones Co-Trustees to Marion H. Masuda, Tax Key 1-2-2011-009, 08/26/16.
84-939 Farrington Highway/84-223 Makau St., Waianae, Oahu 96792, $1,250,000, Harrison H. Horn Trustee to Basami LLC, Tax Key 1-8-4-004020/1-8-4-009-024, 08/26/16.
1330 Makaikoa St., Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $1,560,000, Kiyochi and Laura Y. Itokazu Trustees to Leslie T. and Reid Hoshide Trustees/Donna Y. Hoshide/Janna F. Hoshide Trustees, Tax Key 1-3-5038-046, 08/22/16.
58-132 Napoonala PLace, Haleiwa, Oahu 96712, $1,350,000, Deborah M. Merchant to Richard C. Stancliff Trustee, Tax Key 1-5-8-006-053, 08/24/16. 615 Lawelawe St., Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $1,350,000, Patrick L. Drumeller to Arnold K. Honda, Tax Key 1-3-6015-043, 08/29/16.
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1028 Hanohano Way, Hawaii Kai, Oahu 96825, $1,998,000, Giana Kakazu to Edward P. and Patricia Ann Redford Trustees, Tax Key 1-3-9-106-019, 08/26/16. 4980 Kolohala St., Honolulu, Oahu 96816, $1,880,000, Jeremy K. and Fionna J. Kuniyoshi to Robert S. Nackowski, Tax Key 1-3-5-035-014,
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1386 Manu Mele St., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,110,000, John K. and Pamela W. Duncan to Roland J. and Naomi F. Fenstemacher, Tax Key 1-4-2-051-086, 08/26/16.
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636 Kahiau Loop, Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $2,200,000, Leslie J. and Mei Li Leff to Yong T. Kim and Kyong S. Lee, Tax Key 1-3-7-019-027, 08/22/16.
1627 Kamole St., Honolulu, Oahu 96821, $1,225,000, Randall J. and Carmen M. Haglock/Jeffrey K. Hochstedler to Ipukula LLC, Tax Key 1-3-5-051058, 08/25/16.
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58-200 Napoonala Place, Haleiwa, Oahu 96712, $2,300,000, Hector Ricco Family LP to Candes M. Gentry, Tax Key 1-5-8006-047, 08/26/16.
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1245 Akele St., Kailua, Oahu 96734, $1,195,000, Bob A. and Patti C. Starkman to Mitchell H. and Dianne R. Silver, Tax Key 1-4-2-095-039, 08/26/16.
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Clearing, pledging, linking, wondering Workplaces, Revisited In our second outing of Hawaii’s Best Workplaces, we tweaked the format a bit in a way that might A. Kam Napier have been Editor-In-Chief’s unclear, based Notebook on feedback from a couple of this year’s honorees. In case anyone is wondering: There were no finalists and winners this year, simply honorees. The 23 businesses and nonprofits honored last week are all the Best Workplaces, earning scores on employee surveys high enough to be singled out for the honor. Other companies participated but did not earn scores high enough on their employee surveys to be included — though several of these came close, and we hope they’ll keep trying! At the event last week, and in the Best Workplaces cover story, we revealed the scores earned by our honorees as determined by the employee research conducted by Quantum Workplace. We also handed the microphone over to the three businesses with the highest scores in the small, medium and large business categories to say a few words, but we didn’t mean for the other businesses in those categories to think they were just finalists behind them. Hope that clears things up! HPR Fun Drive PBN took a turn working the
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we have in common — telling Hawaii’s stories, making sense of the world around us. A highlight of my week, every week, is visiting the station to do a 90-second business news spot that airs Friday mornings during “Morning Edition.” Based on how often readers tell me, “Hey, I heard you on the radio!” I’m sure a lot of you are HPR listeners and supporters so, if you pledged, thanks!
phones during Hawaii Public Radio’s fall fund drive last week, with representatives from the newsroom, sales and circulation. HPR wrapped up the drive last Friday having raised $872,162, about $64,000 shy of its goal. Expect a little extra fundraising in the coming weeks to make up the difference. The drive did set a couple of records including the highest amount raised on the first day of the drive ($80,947) and the highest number of new member sign-ups (922). HPR did take a three-hour break out of the drive to carry the third presidential debate and accompanying NPR analysis, so it may have lost a little ground there. During our visit, I had a chance to go on-air with HPR News Director Bill Dorman and HPR Host Nick Yee, talking about what
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Map of Darkness On Wednesday, we reported that Hawaiian Electric Co. had just launched an online map showing power outages in real time. OK, my first thought was, “How am I supposed to see that if my power is out?” But, of course, people would be able to see it as long as their smartphones have power or if they’re checking on their home neighborhood from work and vice versa. Check it out at www.hawaiianelectric.com/ outagemap. Do Tax Credits Work? Commentary from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii caught my eye this week. Foundation President Tom Yamachika explores the findings of California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office, which tried to determine if tax credits and incentives for TV and movie productions actually helped the economy in that state. The finding was mixed. About $1 out of every $3 ended up going to productions that were going to film in California anyway. The LAO concluded, however, that despite minimal gains, California could
hardly afford to give up the credit since most other states offer one, too. Hawaii instituted a film production tax credit in 1997 and increased it in 2013. Does it work as advertised? Yamachika points out it’s impossible to answer that — this state has never done a study to find out.
Many Hands In mid-December, the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki will unveil a work of art in its lobby, part of its $55.4 million makeover of its public spaces. Hawaii artist Kaili Chun designed the ceiling installation, called Hulali i ka la, or “glistening in the sun,” which comprises 800 shining pieces of copper representing the belly fin of the hinana fish, which lived in the now-vanished Piinaio Stream that once flowed through that part of Waikiki. The pieces were hammered into shape under Chun’s directions by the employees and partners of the hotel and their families, stamping their name and a personal message on each one. Neat! PBN readers will recall that one of our 40 Under 40 honorees this year, architect Stephanie Hsu of G70, earned her place among the 40 in part for her role in this project. She had convinced the Hawaii Prince to double its budget for what had been meant as a routine lobby refresh and take it in a new direction by incorporating the Hawaiian history and legends of the site. Looking forward to seeing the installation.
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ina Yamaki is still settling in to her new role as president of the Retail Merchants Association, but the job description is not too different than the work she has done in the past. Previously, she worked for the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, a job she thought would be temporary before setting off for law school. But she found herself still there 23 years later, in love with the industry and the place some people save up for their whole lives to visit. “I was living their dream every day,” Yamaki said. As the executive director of the HLTA, Yamaki lobbied to pass bills important to the hospitality industry, including the inception of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. “The work we did for the hotel association is similar to what we do at Retail Merchants: It’s about advocacy and selling ideas,” Yamaki said. She left her position in 2013 to delve into the retail world as sales director for Roberts Hawaii luxury line, and after she showcased her ability to promote and sell, she was promoted to the marketing manager position. Retail Merchants of Hawaii, a trade association that has about 200 members in every realm of the retail industry, had always been in
Yamaki’s line of sight. In 2013, right after she accepted the position with Robert’s Hawaii, there was an opening for a new president but the timing was off. “I had so many people bring it up to me, but it was bad timing and I am always loyal to those who hire me,” Yamaki said. “But I always wondered, what if?” After a brief stint as director of business support for PBS Hawaii, the position opened up again and Yamaki jumped on it. She started as president of the association in September, and since her start, she has been busy meeting with members and getting up to speed on their thoughts on the industry while preparing industry positions for the upcoming legislative session. Q&A BY KATIE MURAR
What is the best part of your organization? Our members are wonderful. When you come into an organization, you never know what the membership will be like but it’s a really fun bunch who work together. We have all kinds of stores represented, from mom and pop to discount to luxury, and everyone comes together as one to help support the industry, and discuss the challenges they each face.
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TINA YAMAKI President, Retail Merchants of Hawaii Address: 1240 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 330, Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: 808-554-8444 Website: rmhawaii.org
What are some of the industry challenges? Most of our members want fewer rules and regulations and don’t want any new taxes. But they also struggle with finding quality employees. There are constantly job openings in the retail industry but the challenge is finding those employees that are up to everyone’s standards. What is the biggest challenge of the job? It’s a one-woman job. The Retail Merchants of Hawaii has a staff of one, but I do have help from our board members and executive committee. There just isn’t enough time in the day to do everything, like meeting with individuals, organizing events and learning about all of the rules in the retail industry. The industry is huge and very important in Hawaii — in 2015, the annual sales for retail was over 31.1 billion, and the industry employs 25
percent of Hawaii’s workforce. Our 200 members that represent about 200,000 brick and mortars, so there is always work to do. What is the biggest reward? This really is my dream job, and when you love your job it’s not just a paycheck. You look forward to coming to work, and when you have great members you don’t mind doing a little more and staying a little later for them. It’s also a great industry to be in, because it serves both locals and visitors. Everyone who visits here brings something back home — whether it’s a shirt, cookies or a Louis Vuitton bag. We serve the locals not just through providing products they need, but also through jobs. What is the most important lesson you’ve learned? Never be afraid to ask questions, because that is the only way you are going to learn. What do you hope to accomplish in the future as president? I want to make sure retail merchants have a strong and unified voice in the Legislature, I want to bring in more members, and provide services and benefits to those members. We will also have a monthly newsletter coming out shortly that will inform the community of all retail news.
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