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Canceled: public meeting March 17, 2026

3/17/2026 #kihei #kca #publicmeeting Due to the lingering effects of the Kona Low storm that hit Kīhei and Maui hard, the planned KCA public meeting Tuesday, March 17 has been canceled. The invited speakers from the County are working hard to help the island recover and are unable to participate at this time. We will announce a possible later date for the meeting soon.  

How to Help After Record-Breaking Kona Low on Maui, Hawaii March 2026

3/15/2026 #kihei #volunteering #environment Record-breaking wind and rain hit Maui over the weekend, bringing as much as four inches per hour in South Maui. Many homes and businesses makai of Pi’ilani Hwy were flooded, and the extent of the damage is still being uncovered. South Kihei Rd was flooded in various places, especially from the North Kihei Rd intersection all the way to Kalama Park and beyond. Kenolio Park was inundated with flood waters, as was the ABC Store parking lot. A sinkhole...

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...
Make Kihei Mauka a Fire Trap?

Make Kihei Mauka a Fire Trap?

11/9/2024 #kihei #planningcommission #mpc #kiheimauka #fire As part of the South Maui Community Plan process, 13 South Maui residents worked for a year, from October 2022 to November 2023, to produce a vision and plan for our area that will benefit both residents and...

Sediment Removal Has Begun!

Sediment Removal Has Begun!

11/04/2024 #kihei #mudflooding #DPW #PBSullivan Today the makai Kulanihako'i sediment removal project has finally begun! This gulch has been filling up for at least 10 years from many mud floods. Sediment testing confirmed up to 10 ft. of upcountry sediment in the...

South Maui Bicycle Ride on Saturday, November 23, 2024

South Maui Bicycle Ride on Saturday, November 23, 2024

UPDATE  11/21/24  Ride is THIS Saturday!! 11/6/24 #kihei This is not a KCA event, but posted here for community opportunity in our "walkable-bikeable"  community: https://www.mauibike.org/ Reminder to sign up for our Turkey Roll, coming up...

Wave of Luxury Development Headed for South Maui

Wave of Luxury Development Headed for South Maui

10/25/24 #kihei While this was not a KCA membership meeting, we did co-sponsor it along with Maui Meadows Neighborhood Association (MMNA) and Maui Tomorrow Foundation. The meeting was moderated by Les Iczkovitz, who is affiliated with all three orgs.  Dick Mayer...

KCA Candidate Forum October 15, 2024

KCA Candidate Forum October 15, 2024

10/15/2024 #kihei #council #politics #candidates Candidates to the Maui County Council from South Maui, Upcountry and Makawao/Haiku/Paia participated in the candidate forum in Kīhei on October 15, 2024.

Public meeting for proposed improvements at Hale Pi’ilani Park on WED 11/13/24 at 5:30 PM at Kenolio Community Center

Where’s the park playground?

10/9/24 #kihei When Ikaika Ohana was in the process of acquiring the land for the 100% truly affordable family rental housing project  that became Kaiwahine Village, adjacent to Hale Pi'ilani County Park, there was talk the County would construct a playground...