DO YOU KNOW WHAT A “GHOST BIKE”, A “GHOST RIDE” OR A “RIDE OF SILENCE” IS?
The tragic background for all of these terms relates to the occurrence of a bicyclist killed on the road, usually by a motor vehicle. The concept begins when a “ghost bike”, usually an old well used bicycle is painted white, is set up off the road as a memorial to the...
Council’s Budget Committee Says YES to Ocean Safety Officers (OSO’s) Today
This morning (5/11/16) about 25 guys testified in support of increased compensation for our ocean fist responders, and the Committee voted unanimously in support, moving it on to the full council for approval. Here is County's official report: New post on...
Planning Commission examines three South Maui Issues and much more today
Three distinct projects went before the commission with a variety of requests; seeking a two year extension on an already granted SMA permit in Wailea; a request for an SMA permit for a workforce housing condo in So Kihei, and a CIZ and (somewhat qualified) SMA...
How Much Growth for South Maui is already approved? How much infrastructure?
You can find out Tuesday (5/17) evening Yes it's same time and place as always, 6:30PM, third Tuesday at the Kihei Charter School 41 E Lipoa, with doors open at 6:00 PM to set up the room while sharing snacks and water, and expressing aloha. All welcome, but...
Makena Site Visit Set for 5/18/16 at 9:00 AM For County Planning Commission on Resort Project
UPDATE 5/12/16 NEEDED VISIT INFORMATION FROM THE COUNTY Are you going? Here's the visit information. UPDATE 4/21/16 With mahalo to the Planning Department, we can now state the Planning Commission has decided to accept the invitation for a site visit at...
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 6 AND 8? IT CAN BE A LOT MORE THAN TWO
UPDATE 6/6/16 What a difference it makes if you transpose two numbers, an 6 and an 8, depending on the circumstances. If we are talking about pocket change, what is two cents worth today? Ah but if we are using them to designate a date, there is a BIG difference...
Maui Metro Planning Org (Maui MPO) Meeting
Imagine an effort of County, State and Federal government entities all working together on the same project. A recipe for gridlock? Not if the initial meeting of Maui MPO Policy Board Meeting was any indication. Yes, there are lots of acronyms involved, but a smooth...
MNMRC AT HIHWNMS WITH PHD’S ON SKR INVITING KCA
Did you get it?? MAUI NUI MARINE RESOURCE COUNCIL (MNMRC) organized a marvelous environmental workshop at the Whale Sanctuary (HIHWNMS) this morning (5/2/16), and KCA was a fortunate recipient of an invitation to hear from a panel of experts, many with advanced...
Near Shore Water Quality in South Maui Is a Long Term KCA Concern
Who cares about the water quality of our near shore ocean? Doesn't everyone? You might expect that anyone who enters: snorkelers, divers, swimmers, surfers, fishers, paddlers (SUP, outrigger & kayak), wind surfers, boaters, kiters and waders lead the list,...
KCA GOES OVER AND UP TO REPORT TO YOU ON CANDIDATES
Our akamai members are aware that each on the nine elected Council members has an equal say about So Maui, so for whom you chose to vote for the upcountry residential seat is just as important as the So. Maui one.. Thus we went to Pukalani last evening (4/26) to a...
Next Community Meeting
Tuesday, September 16
6:30 pm
ProArts Playhouse, Azeka Makai
1280 S. Kihei Road
Check Back Soon for the Program!
Please bring a non-perishable item for the ongoing campaign to help the Maui Food Bank
Kihei Community Association's Priorities 2025
- Shaping the Future of South Maui
South Maui is growing, and we advocate for smart growth - supporting efforts to make Kihei a walkable, bikeable 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. Working with developers and the government to provide the resources we need for a thriving community. - Fire Prevention
Working with agencies, landowners, and the community to continue to improve Fire Prevention and Mitigation resources for South Maui – more firebreaks and greenbelts to protect our residents, another road for emergency egress, improved evacuation planning and more. - Flooding Mitigation & Ecological Restoration
Working with Public Works, upcountry landowners, as well as flood control and wetlands experts to reduce the risk of flooding in South Maui with retention basins, gulch maintenance and revegetation. Protecting and restoring our wetlands and other natural resources is also a top priority. - More Roads & Infrastructure
With over 7000 new homes in the pipeline for South Maui, we must have more roads and water. We need the entire North-South Collector Road completed from Kanani to North Kihei Road; we support a Kihei Mauka Collector Road mauka of the high school from Kanani to Veterans Highway; and we need to widen the Pi'ilani Hwy south of Kilohana. - Wastewater Initiatives For Healthy Reefs and a Clean Ocean
Untreated sewage is killing our reefs and polluting our beach water. We are 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.
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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.