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Current status of the Aquarium Fish collections in Hawaii So far , so good

3/3/26 #kihei Bill HB 2101   passed  at the State House Finance Committee this evening.   There is still a long way to go in the 2026 State Legislature session, but getting through all the House committees is a positive step to keep natural resources in Hawaii on the reefs, and not in some fish tank in another part of the world             mm     mm

County Department of Water Supply announces updated water conservation rules

2/27/26  #kihei Are you aware of these new rules?? The updated rules follow the Maui County Council’s approval of Bill 158 in January, which amends the County Water Code to address water waste, promote responsible water use and ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply.   Under the amended code, potable water may not be used to water lawns and landscaped areas from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and only on allotted days listed below. This restriction applies to hotels, lodging...

Final Phase of Hale Pi’ikea truly affordable rentals (Phase II)

2/25/26 #kihei HEADS UP!  ALERT!  This is the final chance to qualify for one of these quality rental units, conveniently located in central Kihei. They are currently accepting preliminary interest forms for households who would like to enter a lottery that will determine the order in which applicants are processed for eligibility. To be included, interested individuals must submit the preliminary interest form no later than Friday, March 13 at 5:00 PM.    This is 97...

KCA Press Release

2/24/26  #kihei   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 17, 2026 Media Contacts: Kīhei Community Association (KCA): John Laney, President; 808-633-1030; johnnielaney@gmail.com. Maui Meadows Neighborhood Association (MMNA): Les Iczkovitz, President; 808-523-8449; les.iczkovitz@gmail.com. Wailea808: Kay Anderson, President; 469-733-5972; kayanderson1@att.net.  KCA, MMNA, and Wailea808 Petition the State to Designate the Kama‘ole Aquifer as a Ground Water...
Affordable Housing in South Maui

Affordable Housing in South Maui

What is an “Affordable House?” Good question. The South Maui Community Plan champions the idea that affordable housing is no more than 30% of a household budget. Any more than that, and you are considered rent or home burdened. However, in Hawaii, affordable housing...

Kūlanihāko‘i Stream Gulch after the 1/31/25 storm

Kūlanihāko‘i Stream Gulch after the 1/31/25 storm

2/26/25 #kihei Now that South Kihei Road is open in the area of Kūlanihāko‘i Stream and much of the debris cleared away, contractor PB Sullivan is back at their project within the gulch to remove much of the silt and restore the width and depth of decades ago. Much of...

Would (Could?) you drive on this road in Kihei?

Would (Could?) you drive on this road in Kihei?

2/17/25 #kihei If you drive on numerous streets in Kihei, you may well be aware of ruts, bumps, cracks, holes and uneven surfaces. Not every street, but not rare either, and mostly unavoidable. So would you drive on this one?        ...

Update on South Kihei Road repair as of 2/15/25

Update on South Kihei Road repair as of 2/15/25

2/15/25 #kihei  Work continues We saw the progress on the portion of SKR North of the Kulanihako'i Stream    https://gokihei.org/featured/update-on-south-kihei-road-repair-as-of-2-13-25   But this morning we looked on the South side of this stream...

Update on South Kihei Road repair as of 2/13/25

Update on South Kihei Road repair as of 2/13/25

2/13/25 #kihei Update on repair between Kulanihāko‘i Stream and Wailana Place It is now two weeks since the storm, which resulted in two segments of the south-bound lane of South Kihei Road collapsing again.  County Public Works (DPW) has attacked these matters,...

The Battle For Roads and Infrastructure

The Battle For Roads and Infrastructure

02/13/2025  #kihei #southmauivoiceteam #SMVT #housing We need your help! Read on and also follow the link at the bottom. Kihei, if you don’t know, has a development problem. Not that development is bad. People want to move here like most of us did and we also need...

South Maui Transportation Infrastructure in this century

South Maui Transportation Infrastructure in this century

2/10/25 #kihei #transportation #roads When the Kihei-Makena Community Plan (KMCP) became County law in 1998 calling for a walkable/bikeable South Maui district, our resident population was smaller, we had fewer visitors, the Pi‘ilani Hwy was a 2 lane road with...