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Where’s that leak: Apana uses a series of sensors and software at businesses to monitor water usage. When there is unusual activity that might point to a leak or other wasteful event, Apana sends an ...

Longtime politician and former Maui County Mayor James “Kimo” Apana has announced his intent to run for the state House District 9 seat, which covers parts of Central Maui and is now occupied by ...

Two-term state Rep. Peter Abbarno, a Republican from Centralia, is running to retain his seat in the 20th Legislative District. His challenger, Melvin Kaleolani Apana, lives in Amboy with his wife.

A local tech firm focused on helping other companies better manage water usage has received a big investment that will allow them to expand and hire more people. Apana announced earlier this week that ...

Many building operators assume that losses from water mismanagement are just a cost of doing business. Matt Rose thinks otherwise. Rose is the CEO and co-founder of Apana, a Bellingham, Wash.-based ...