How Important is Ocean Acidification?
Is this part of Climate Change that many still deny is occurring? Ocean acidification Ocean acidification is the ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. An estimated 30–40% of the carbon...
Seeming confusion leads to deferral of emotional item at Council’s PIA Committee
MPD and Prosecutors Office appeared to be on different pages regarding laws. 11/22/16 : This morning's Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs (PIA) Committee may have been earmarked for problems when the hot button and controversial item (PIA-61) titled Homeless was...
Alliance completes 2017 with three newly elected Council Members on Monday
No DEC. meeting but back at Kaunoa in January for Associations 11/22/16. Last evening reps for about six community associations gathered at the senior center to meet and greet the three newly elect Council members at the Alliance of Maui Community Associations...
Water, water everywhere is KCA concerns MEETING TUESDAY AT 6:00 PM
By Water, All Things Find Life KCA's position paper on water SEE https://www.gokihei.org/wp-content/uploads/WaterPositionStatemt_Oct.-13.pdf When we express concerns about water, we need to explain what type. Hawaiians use kai & wai to distinguish...
Final 2016 general membership meeting on our marine water quality shows public concern (SEE Video!)
11/16/16 Sometimes after elections, heading into the holiday season there is a drop off of attention and participation. The two proceeding meetings, candidate forums were both SRO, so last night, while not quite at capacity, most seats were filled, and audience was...
CIVIL BEAT ARTICLE DRAWS ATTENTION TO TUESDAY’S KCA MEETING
11/14/16 More reason than ever to see what local experts are saying in Kihei and what KCA is doing as @civilbeat breaks this issue statewide (and beyond?) Beware Of Big Brown Globs In The Waters Off Hawaii Beaches Some near-shore waters can be heavily contaminated...
KING UPSETS COUCH! Maui Electorate Decide on Nine Council Members for 2017-2018
UPDATE 11/9/16 So is this it? No more "whoops" here's a few more we found under someone's desk? Well they tell us this it the FINAL, and yes Kelly has pulled the upset and will be South Maui's rep for the next two years. Further the added votes did change an...
Oneloa Coalition meets at Maalaea on Monday
Volunteer representatives gather for a variety of coordinated actions 11/7/16. This afternoon, 8 guys gathered at @PacificWhaleFoundation (PWF) classroom in Maalaea to move forward with the restoration project for Paniaka Pond at the State Park. The meeting was...
Nene invade central Kihei Wednesday morning
11/5/16 UPDATE We had some offline inquiries if the other waterfowl at the area were all gone from here, as noting else was visible except this Nene pair. Happy to report we returned a few days later, and Nene now had plenty of company. ...
Who is looking out for our community health and welfare? NO ONE!
11/4/16 : We expect everyone is well aware of what we consider our highest priority. Some call it a vision statement (for future); others a mission statement (for present.), so maybe it is both, as it is what we expect both now and for the future. “e malama...
Next Community Meeting
Tuesday, May 20
6:30 pm
ProArts Playhouse, Azeka Makai
1280 S. Kihei Road
What Happened in the Legislature?
Our South Maui representatives in the Hawai‘i Senate and House Angus McKelvey and Terez Amato will join us to tell us what went down and to answer questions. Will there be money for the high school overpass? For the rest of the North-South Collector Road? For flood mitigation and ecosystem restoration?
South and West Maui House Representative Angus McKelvwy
South Maui House Representative Terez Amato
Kihei Community Association's Priorities 2025
- Fire prevention
Working with agencies, landowners, and the community to form a Fire Prevention Task force for South Maui and pass along requests and recommendations between that group and the community - Flooding mitigation
Working with Public Works, upcountry landowners, and flood control experts to reduce the risk of flooding in South Maui - North-South Collector Road
Advocating the completion of the next segments of the North-South Collector Road between Waipuilani and Kaonoulu - WasteWater Initiatives
Supporting efforts to speed the replacement of cesspools in Maui Meadows with clean water alternatives and advocating for identification and treatment of pollution from failing pipes at major hotels and condo developments - Healthy Living through Smart Growth
Supporting efforts to make Kihei a walkable, bike able community with sidewalk and bikeway connectivity throughout, especially to all our schools including the new Kūlanihāko‘i High School. Supporting the implementation of the revised South Maui Community Plan and the values it espouses
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Help KCA help Kihei
KCA relies on your membership dues to accomplish our goals for a smartly planned community. Well-managed traffic, drainage, safe walking and biking routes, community parks and clean ocean water are just a few agenda items. You can help shape our future by renewing or joining KCA today. Have time and a desire to make a difference? The KCA board seeks new volunteers to help with projects and carry the torch into the future. Please contact KCA to ask how you can be of service to our community.
To see what our future community may look like, check out Dick Mayer's presentation on the developments planned for South Maui.
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Mahalo to our business members
If you want a link to your business website, email us.
- Ali'i Resorts
- Aloha Aku Inn
- Bayer
- Dowling Company, Inc.
- Haleakala Ranch
- Haleakala Shores
- Hawaiian Electric
- Hawaiian Inspection Group
- Hawaii Materials Recycling
- Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union
- Insurance Associates, Inc.
- Kihei Canoe Club
- Kihei Ice
- Kihei Kai Nani
- Kihei Real Estate
- L&F Tax & Bookkeeping Services, LLC
- Mana’olana Pink Paddlers
- Maui Coast Hotel
- Maui Luxury Real Estate LLC
- Maui Pro Arts
- Pacific Rim Land, Inc.
- Timber Creations Maui
- Villas at Kenolio AOAO
- Wailea Point Village AOAO
- Water Quality Consulting, Inc
Resources
- Maui County Website
- County/State Contacts
- Maui County Charter
- Hoaloha’aina
- Pump Dont Dump
- Park Watch
- Alliance Home Page
- Maui Island Plan
- Kihei-Makena Community Plan
- Noise Reference Manual
- Kihei Charter School
- Grow Some Good
- Maui Bicycling League
- State Clean Water Alerts
- Aha Moku O Kula Makai
- Title 19 (Zoning Processes) Proposed Changes
- Sea Level Rise Viewer
- Safe Pedestrian Route Study for New High School
- South Maui Community Plan Update
- Complete Streets Guide
- Kihei Public Library
- KCA Design Guidelines
- KCA Road Guidelines
Kihei Community Association's mission statement
The objects and purposes of the corporation shall be to encourage, promote and aid in developing, improving and maintaining the area of Kihei, Island and County of Maui, as a desirable residential community; to develop unified community spirit; to do any and all things to promote the health, safety and welfare of residents within the Kihei area; to encourage recreation and service programs, and programs to enhance social life and community welfare within the Kihei area; to promote better understanding and fellowship among its members, their families and all residents of the Kihei area.