Major project proposed to protect Kīhei with green belts and firebreaks
1/16/2024 #kihei #fire #greenbelt #firebreak The Leeward Haleakala Resilient Landscapes grant proposal was submitted to the USDA Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program. These proposals haven't been approved yet. The submitters are hoping to hear back from the...
More flooding January 16, 2024
1/16/2024 #kihei #flooding See also the County's pictures and video, including a helicopter rescue from a flooded vehicle in North Kihei. The image above is from that collection, Pictures below courtesy of Tova Callender.
Ch Ch Ch Changes for 2024 officers at KCA
1/13/24 #kihei It has been over two decades since KCA has had a wahine at the helm of the organization, but that drought has ended this year. The Board of Directors voted Charlene Schulenburg as the president for this year. Returning Treasurer Patricia...
Once again, North Kihei is flooded
1/16/24 This morning, once again, SKR was closed between NKR and Kulanihako'i due to renewed mud flooding. Kaonoulu was finally open last Saturday after several days of closure at SKR, but closed again now with the surrounding...
1/4/2023 #kihei #bikeability The Link Between Bikeability and Health By Lisa Monroe The health benefits of biking are pretty obvious. They include increased cardiovascular fitness, lower stress levels, improved muscle strength and flexibility, stronger bones,...
Public Works (DPW) working for public fire safety in Kihei
1/3/24 #kihei UPDATE At almost this same exact location, this could have been yet another fireworks tragedy. Perhaps because of the brush abatement, the lack of wind, quicker neighborhood actions, some luck or a combination of all...
KCA in 2024 kicks off the new year with an old topic – New housing for current residents
12/31/23 #kihei HAPPY NEW YEAR On January 16. that familiar "third Tuesday of the odd month," our first membership meeting for 2024 will introduce the newly elected officers of the Board of Directors. Tuesday, Jan. 16 - 6:30 pm at our new home, ProArts...
Kihei’s “Holiday” Whale
12/23/23 #kihei Maui News multi award winning photog ( and more these days) Matt Thayer again captures the 2023 version. We d not have confirmation, but expect this again is the work of Pauline UPDATE 12/25/14 ...
County work in Waipuilani stream gulch
12/13/23 #kihei# Early this afternoon, we came across the Maui County crew activity makai of the highway, but were unclear what specific action they were performing there With the trades blowing, this stirred up dirt and silt so we chose not to stop there...
Bridge vs Box Culvert spanning stream gulches in Kihei
11/25/23 #kihei Our general membership meeting earlier this month focused on the negative effects of stormwater flowing down the mountain into South Maui coastal community. For the most part these effects are the result of what humans did over time to disturb...
Next Community Meeting
Tuesday, May 20
6:30 pm
ProArts Playhouse, Azeka Makai
1280 S. Kihei Road
What Happened in the Legislature?
Our South Maui representatives in the Hawai‘i Senate and House Angus McKelvey and Terez Amato will join us to tell us what went down and to answer questions. Will there be money for the high school overpass? For the rest of the North-South Collector Road? For flood mitigation and ecosystem restoration?
South and West Maui House Representative Angus McKelvwy
South Maui House Representative Terez Amato
Please bring a non-perishable item for the ongoing campaign to help the Maui Food Bank
Kihei Community Association's Priorities 2025
- Fire prevention
Working with agencies, landowners, and the community to form a Fire Prevention Task force for South Maui and pass along requests and recommendations between that group and the community - Flooding mitigation
Working with Public Works, upcountry landowners, and flood control experts to reduce the risk of flooding in South Maui - North-South Collector Road
Advocating the completion of the next segments of the North-South Collector Road between Waipuilani and Kaonoulu - WasteWater Initiatives
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 - Healthy Living through Smart Growth
Supporting efforts to make Kihei a walkable, bike able 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
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Kihei Community Association
P.O. Box 662
Kihei, HI 96753
Help KCA help Kihei
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.