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Transportation infrastructure in Kihei; We cannot seem to keep So Kihei Rd {SKR} open and can’t get Pi’ikea Rd opened.

  8-18-25 #kihei So we start the work week with Pi'ikea Rd still totally closed, and while SKR is open, construction limits a stretch to single lane alternate flow and as this continuous daily action for an indefinite period. Tomorrow the North end will be totally closed all day.   Meanwhile SKR continues with the daily (M-F} alternate single lane traffic flow in the area of Kulanihako'i Road                 mmmmmm...

South Kihei Road (SKR) in No. Kihei reopened (for now)

8/15/25  #kihei Although signage remained on SKR at intersections of Ohukai and Uwapo Thursday (8/14)   afternoon, officially it was totally opened, a week after the latest closure. But the road repairs are not pau, as the County plans to close it again next week. "South Kīhei Road will again be temporarily closed from North Kīhei Road to Ohukai Road from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, while crews complete paving of the remainder of the road. Traffic will be detoured onto...

South Kihei Road (SKR) remains closed between Ohukai and No Kihei Rd

  8/11/25 #kihei       On Monday morning a County crew continued performing the various needed tasks to mitigate the damage caused by kai flooding along SKR last week. No word from the County when this portion of SKR will reopen. Some wonder about the day when it will not reopen.    

Two Upcoming Community Events: Hawaiian Games & Community Art

8/7/25 #kihei #community #events The Aloha Makena Team has two upcoming August events at Mākena: Lau Ke Aloha Hawaiian Games and Community Art Creation. LAU KE ALOHA HAWAIIAN GAMES & COMMUNITY ART CREATION DAY:  SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 at MĀKENAʻS HALE PILI A free, family-friendly event for Maui residents to build connection with ʻāina through enjoying Hawaiian games and art creation with local Maui artists. Website & Registration: https://www.makenainfo.com/laukealoha 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM:...
How will South Maui do in the 2017 Budget?

How will South Maui do in the 2017 Budget?

Budget Director Sandy Boz brought a smile to our faces when he mentioned North South Collector Road (NSCR) and Kihei Gym in opening announcements, before he introduced Mayor Arakawa As he brought the meeting to order last evening (10/19/15) about 5:40 PM at the KCC,...

KCA TESTIFIES TO PLANNING COMMISSION THIS MORNING

KCA TESTIFIES TO PLANNING COMMISSION THIS MORNING

UPDATE 10/16/15  Council approves on first reading. While many members mentioned community concerns, that was all they, talk about them. See complete professional article in 10/17/15 Maui News Council approves affordable rental housing in Kihei While some still worry...

How often do you ride the Maui Bus? Meeting this Monday

How often do you ride the Maui Bus? Meeting this Monday

Even if you do not, you know it has an effect on overall vehicle traffic on the island.   As the Maui Bus service has exploded since inception, number of routes frequency of trips, and ridership, most guys would say it is successful in performing, but can still...

Last 2015 meeting by SMCCA concentrates on transportation

The South Maui Coalition of Community Associations (SMCCA) re-energized a call for action begun in 2003, for movement on the Pi'ilani mauka bypass road. After going dormant about a decade ago, last April (4/24/14) the five organizations coalesced, as Kihei Community...

County Budget Hearing at  KCC THIS MONDAY, 10/19 at  5:30 PM

County Budget Hearing at KCC THIS MONDAY, 10/19 at 5:30 PM

The convoluted County budget process has already begun. For So Maui is was supposed to begin over two weeks ago, but meeting was canceled due to potential Tsunami, but it is now set for Monday 10/19/ 15 at 5:30 PM at the Community Center. Ever hear guys saying what...

Kihei History Night at the Library Tuesday on Palauea

Kihei History Night at the Library Tuesday on Palauea

UPDATE 10/24/15   Did you catch this last year?. If you missed it this duo is doing it again on Tuesday evening, NOV 3 at 6:00 PM at the Kihei Library. KIHEI HISTORY NIGHT: THE LAND OF PALAUEA- THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF WAILE‘A Tuesday, July 1, 6:00 p.m. Kihei Public...

COUNCIL’S LUC THIRD MEETING ON KENOLIO APARTMENTS

COUNCIL’S LUC THIRD MEETING ON KENOLIO APARTMENTS

UPDATE  FULL COUNTY COUNCIL WILL BE HEARING THIS PROPOSAL THIS FRIDAY, 10/16 AT 9:00 AM Committee approves project; none of KCA's concerns included This afternoon (9/30/15) we once again gave testimony concerning this proposed project on this frequently observed site...

Kaiser Picked to Run Maui Hospitals

Kaiser Picked to Run Maui Hospitals

This morning (9/23/15) the Hawai?i Health Systems Corporation’s (HHSC) Maui Regional System Board announced the selection of Kaiser Permanente as its choice to operate its facilities under a planned partnership.