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The Future of Parking in Kihei: County Announces July 24th Park Maui Informational Meeting

7/11/25 #kihei #transportation #kca The County of Maui Department of Transportation invites you to two Park Maui outreach events in Kīhei in July. These events are an opportunity for residents, businesses, and visitors to learn about the County’s new parking management efforts and provide valuable feedback. Park Maui Informational Meeting: Kīhei Community Center (303 E. Lipoa Street) Thursday, July 24 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Get the latest updates on the Park Maui pilot program, including...

What is up with the Hale Pi‘ikea affordable rental housing project in central Kihei??

7/10/25 We continue to follow the development in this central Kihei area mauka of the North-South Collector Road (Liloa) along both sides of Pi‘ikea with continued updates. Currently the action is in the three phases of Hale Pi‘ikea, as construction of the first phase is nearing completion, and the first move-ins are expected next month. Tangentially, Pi‘ikea Avenue has been closed for months. So while over 1,200 applicants are hotly anticipating the outcome of the lottery, likely ten times as...

We Need the Kīhei Mauka Road Before Occupancy of Kīhei Mauka

7/9/2025 #kihei #kiheimauka #kca During the initial phases of development of the new South Maui Community Plan (SMCP), Kaonoulu Ranch and Haleakala Ranch approached the Kihei Community Association (KCA) with a proposal for a very large new development - Kihei Mauka - just mauka of Kaiwahine, Piilani Promenade and the High School. It spans about 600 acres and could ultimately include up to 1,500 housing units. While initially skeptical, KCA met several times with the ranches and reached an...

KCA Public Meeting 7/15/2025 – Will the new South Maui Community Plan Help or Hurt?

7/6/2025 #kihei #kca #publicmeeting #communityplan The Maui Planning Commission finished its review of the new South Maui Community Plan in March. Soon the Maui County Council will begin its review in the Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning (DRIP) committee. What are the big issues for South Maui that will be addressed in the plan? How can you help make it a plan that serves the needs of South Maui? Come listen and discuss at the KCA public meeting: Pro Arts Maui theater in...
Kihei’s “Holiday” Whale

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

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

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...

Final 2023 membership meeting on hot topic has low turnout

Final 2023 membership meeting on hot topic has low turnout

11/22/23  #kihei Maybe it was because it was Thanksgiving week? Maybe because it has been many months since Kihei has been flooded? Maybe folks are only focused on wildfires? Whatever the reason, there were a lot of empty seats at the Pro Arts Playhouse for an...

Senior Affordable Rental Housing Coming to Central Kihei

Senior Affordable Rental Housing Coming to Central Kihei

  11/8/23  #kihei The first (of 3) phase of Hale O Pi'ikea at the SW corner of Liloa and Pi'ikea is set to begin construction this month.   Hale O Piʻikea will involve the new construction of two four-story buildings, comprising of 90 one, two and three...

Kihei’s Mud Floods have not dried up

Kihei’s Mud Floods have not dried up

  October 31, 2023 #kihei Most of the world's attention toward Maui island is connected with the wildfires, and while our residents' is as well, in South Maui we also know that this time of year we have to be aware and prepared in every way possible for the...