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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...
UPDATE  -Action on deadly food containers at Council

UPDATE -Action on deadly food containers at Council

UPDATE 12/15/16   9:00 AM tomorrow morning Council has first reading ( 2 are required) and KCA again offers testimony in strong support.  You can too. 11/28/16. This afternoon, after hours of public testimony and  committee and department discussions IEM-05...

What is new at the Makena Resort refurbishing?

What is new at the Makena Resort refurbishing?

12/9/16   We commend the entities grouped to reformulate the Makena resort for their continuous open communications.   Ka'imi Judd and Leahi Hall of Makena Golf & Beach Club and Ed Divita of Discovery Land Company once again welcomed a trio of KCA directors at the...

When is a water plan not really a plan at all?

When is a water plan not really a plan at all?

  Last evening, 11/29/16, County of Maui Department of Water Supply, Water Resources & Planning Division offered to a tiny segment the community (13 to start) a long very detailed presentation entitled, “Public Workshop- Maui Island Water Use and Development...

How Important is Ocean Acidification?

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...

CIVIL BEAT ARTICLE DRAWS ATTENTION TO TUESDAY’S KCA MEETING

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...