The purchase included a vacant 9,799-square-foot parking lot at 175 Lahainaluna Road that the new owner is evaluating for redevelopment in the near term.

Mariner's Alley at 844 Front St. houses businesses including a Christian Lassen art gallery and Moose McGillycuddy's, and was bought as a long-term investment by individual investors who pool their capital as a so-called tenants-in-common buyer.

Free seminar for renters April 27

Can't find a rental? Don't know your tenant rights?

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development is hosting a free seminar to discuss the rights and responsibilities of renters 7 p.m. April 27 at Kapi'olani Community College's cafeteria.

Topics at "How To Find Rental Housing in Hawai'i" include landlord and tenant rights, illegal rental practices and ways to secure a rental in today's tight market.

Registration is required. For reservation or information, call 522-8185 ext. 221.

NCL to use Maui produce

Norwegian Cruise Line's U.S. subsidiary has reached agreements to buy pineapple and other produce on Maui for its interisland ship Pride of Aloha.

NCL America estimated that it will purchase about 160,000 pounds of pineapple per year from Maui Pineapple Co. NCL said it also planned to buy sugar from Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co.

In addition, NCL said it will purchase broccoli, romaine lettuce, cabbage, squash and green beans from the Maui Farmers Cooperative Exchange.

"We are focused on providing the freshest, highest-quality produce possible," said Robert Kritzman, executive vice president and managing director of NCL's Hawaii operations. "These fine locally grown products will significantly enrich the Hawaii experience for our guests."

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa praised NCL's support of Maui products, saying it is an example of the company's commitment to quality and to the communities it operates in.