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“Civil Beat” visits Kihei community at Saturday Morning Farmers’ Market

4/26/25 #kihei       Reporters from the online Hawai‘i news journal Civil Beat at a booth at Kō Mahi’ai Mākeke Market in Kīhei on April 26, 2025. The market "pops up" every Saturday morning at  8:00 AM  in the rear of Kukui Mall on So Kihei Rd, across from the Kihei Fire Station.       SEE https://gokihei.org/news/talk-to-civil-beat-about-south-maui-concerns-4-26-2025           

Hale O Pi’ikea Housing Applications

04/24/2025 #kihei #housing Aloha kamaʻāina families!! Applications are being processed NOW for affordable rental housing at the newly constructed Hale O Pi’ikea in Kihei (Pi’ikea Ave and Liloa Dr). The first units will be opening this summer. The applications are available here: https://mdihawaii.com/rentals/hale-o-piikea-phase-1/. This link also includes information on the rental prices and amenities. Interested residents who would like assistance in the application process can reach out to...

Phase 1 of Hale Pi’ikea 100% affordable rental project now accepting applications for move in this summer

4/24/25 #kihei   Applications for Hale O Pi'ikea - Phase I The affordable housing complex on Pi'ikea Avenue (Hale O Piikea) is scheduled to open this Summer. Applications are required for anyone who wishes to apply for a space in this new development. There will be a total of 90 units. About the Property Hale O Piʻikea Phase 1 is the first installment of a 100% affordable multi-family rental housing development located in the heart of Kīhei. As a key component of the larger Kihei Downtown...

No, Kaonoulu NOT closed; neither is the intersection @ S Kihei Rd , after heavy overnight downpour

4/23/25 kihei# For most of this century, when we had heavy rain, Kulanihako'i Stream overflowed onto Kaonoulu Street, usually closing this road and sometimes the intersection with SKR as well. County Public Work crews would be on the seen to clear the mud, muck and brown water. Sometimes the Fire Dept was called to rescue some guys trapped by the area flooding.   Granted we are unclear how much stormwater flowed down the mountain in this storm last night, which can have a major effect, so...

But Elections in Hawaii are still several months away??

No, you cannot re-elect them:               Why would we announce the information of our two candidate forums for both of the 2016  primary and general elections so far in advance? Well for one thing several candidates have already...

Hazmat spill on roundabout causes closure this morning

Hazmat spill on roundabout causes closure this morning

How do block up a roundabout? Try spilling diesel fuel around its road surface.   2/10/16-- While there was no traffic accident, a fuel spill made for a very slippery surface, so first responders  immediately jumped into coordinated effort, as MPD diverted...

COUNCIL’S BUDGET COMMITEE GIVES UNAMIMOUS APPROVAL

COUNCIL’S BUDGET COMMITEE GIVES UNAMIMOUS APPROVAL

UPDATE 2/5/16  This morning the full Council agreed with the Committee's recommendation, & also unanimously passed this measure. Second and final Council approval is expected soon, then it is a done deal.. South Maui Regional Traffic Master Plan Now Has Funding To...

What is Happening at Ahihi Kina’u National Preserve ?

What is Happening at Ahihi Kina’u National Preserve ?

This is not for the hikers or bikers, but for those who drive motor vehicles down to end of the road to perhaps snorkel or dive at the the Preserve. You remember where you park? Well the DLNR is proposing to level, pave with marked stalls, and charge non Hawaiian...

FIRST EVENING MEETING FOR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MOVES TO UHMC

The Council's Special Committee on Governance decided to have their first evening meeting this Thursday 3/10/16 at 5:00 PM, but after scheduling it, they were required to move from the The Council Chambers on the 8th floor to UHMC Univeristy of Hawaii - Maui College...