See update below the pictures—We love the Maui Bus, and the two routes which run across our community, mostly along So. Kihei Road. Unfortunately many of the stopping locations do not have pull-outs, so as the number of buses increase, so does the vehicle traffic accumulating behind each bus. Compounding this concern, some bus drivers will not utilize the few pull-outs we do have, such as...
Read MoreSouth Maui Volunteers and the KCA had an exceptional workday at Kamaole Beach Park 3 on Monday Sept. 12. With the south swells Kihei has been experiencing this summer we have had some seasonal erosion along our beaches. This was heavy at Kamaole 3 and a few of our beach pathways have lost sand and elevation. We have installed sand bag steps as a temporary measure until the sand returns....
Read MoreAfter opening announcements, County Planner Gina Flammer advised the membership about new proposed reulations regarding county short- term (less than 6 months) rental regulations. Next elected state officials freshman Rep. George Fontaine and long term Senator Roz Baker each offered legislative up dates for their respective chambers at the Hawaii State Legislature 2011 session, now concluded....
Read MoreKihei Community Association hears details of Maui Island Plan, views on future development in Kihei. “We need to know what you want.” Tom Blackburn-RodriguezMaui Weekly – www.mauiweekly.comMay 26, 2011Along with more than 100 others, Francesca Carey, president of FABMAC Homes, came to the Kihei Community Association (KCA) meeting on Thursday. May 17, at the Lipoa Center Kihei Charter...
Read MorePark concessions could have consequences March 15, 2011 Save | The Kihei Community Association is eager to hear the public response to the possibility of opening up food and activity concessions in our South and West Maui parks, an idea being considered to raise revenues. Over the last six years, the KCA has worked with local individuals and businesses to purchase needed equipment for our parks...
Read MoreAloha Community Members, I’m writing today to ask you to share this announcement recruiting volunteers for Pacific Whale Foundation’s annual Whale Day, held at Kalama Park in Kihei on Saturday, February 19th. What’s the most important part of ensuring that Whale Day is a success? Volunteers! Last year, more than 200 wonderful individuals stepped forward to volunteer at Whale Day. We...
Read MoreTour de Kihei Kicks Off Campaign for The Kihei Greenway and Promotes Safe Bicycle Routes From seniors to keiki, over fifty cyclists participated in the Tour de Kihei on Saturday (8/28/10) morning to feature the fun of alternative transportation, and to draw attention to the challenge of finding a reasonable place to ride across Kihei. For safety, traffic cones were placed along South Kihei...
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The Kihei Community Association has completed phase one of a project to purchase and install high quality commercial grade park benches at Kalama Park. The first ten benches were generously paid for by Maui community members and businesses. This needed project was possible because of the strong partnership between the community and the Maui County Parks and Recreation Dept. The benches were...
Read MoreIf you are concerned about the installation of 70 foot steel towers and overhead electricity lines through Kihei please attend Maui Electric’s community input meeting on Thursday, December 10th at Kamali`i School cafeteria at 6:30 pm. MECO plans to apply to the Public Utilities Commission for permission to install a new high voltage transfer line from their Ma`alaea generating plant to a...
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Maui News September 16, 2009 Keep the Hawaiian Islands Beautiful presents awards HONOLULU – Keep the Hawaiian Islands Beautiful, state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., presented its Laulima awards for 2009, including three for contributions on Maui. The Laulima Award recognizes outstanding environmental achievements by individuals, businesses and government representatives who are...
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After an opening announcement on DLNR’s upcoming clean up at Makena (see website calendar,) the meeting kicked off with an informative power point presentation by Wilson Okamoto Corp. concerning the proposed design of the new Maui County Jail at Puunene. Then Councilwomen Jo Anne Johnson explained the Council’s proposed alcohol consumption ban at Charlie Young Beach, followed by an...
Read MoreQuite often we tend to forget what our “first responders” do until we or a loved one or friend have a need for help. But police and fire officers are never permitted to have these lapses. This month’s Kihei Community Association (KCA) meeting examines these two county departments by welcoming our new police chief, Gary Yabuta, offering his vision of the Maui Police Department, and Denise...
Read MoreThe KCA will be collaborating with South Maui Sustainability for a presentation and discussion of community gardens and other sustainability projects being planned for South Maui. The June 16th Community meeting begins with “talk story” and pupu, 6:00 p.m. at the Kihei Community Center. Topics to be addressed include alternative energy, conservation and recycling. We will also...
Read MoreSam Lemmo Dept of Land and Natural Resources Office of Conservation & Coastal Lands P.O. Box 621, Honolulu, HI 96809 Dear Mr. Lemmo, The Kihei Community Association would like to express their support for the Draft EIS for Kaheawa Wind Power II. We at the KCA believe that we need to look towards the future and ensure that our power is generated in a sustainable method and not continue to...
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Mahalo to our volunteers and sponsors for installing more beautiful and informative “Reef Awareness/Reef Etiquette” signs in South Maui. One of the signs graces the entrance to Kam II beach park . Two additional Reef Awareness signs have been installed at Kalama Park. One near each end of the park along the new one mile pedestrian walking trail. Both signs were installed by KCA...
Read MoreKihei Community Association president Jon Miller has announced the featured speaker for this month’s community meeting on Tuesday evening, March 17 will be Lt. Governor James Aiona. With the economy a top concern for families and businesses, Lt. Governor James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr. will be speaking to the Kihei Community Association’s members about the Administration’s...
Read MoreAloha County Council Member, Thank you for your continued efforts to seek community input as you work through Maui’s current fiscal challenges in determining our 2010 budget priorities. We appreciate your continued willingness to work with the Kihei Community Association to ensure that funds allocated to our district are those of ultimate priority to our community. Further, as a community...
Read MoreMaui Weekly | February 16, 2009 | Scott Broadbent In reviewing the last four Maui County budgets, Kihei Community Association (KCA) President Jon Miller said South Maui has gotten the “short end of the stick.” At the Tuesday, Jan. 20, KCA meeting, Miller and KCA board members urged attendees to identify specific concerns and needs in Kihei to share with Mayor Charmaine Tavares and the Maui...
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[image title=”Incumbents Win Round One” size=”full” id=”201″ align=”right” alt=”Incumbents Win Round One” linkto=”full” ] Maui Weekly | Thursday, September 25, 2008 |Trisha Smith Candidates take last opportunity to speak before primary at KCA “speed dating” format forum. “We can make a difference on smaller...
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[image title=”A motorist traveling on Welakahao Street passes the site of the new park (foreground) as well as Hope Chapel (background) Thursday morning.” size=”full” id=”379″ align=”none” alt=”A motorist traveling on Welakahao Street passes the site of the new park (foreground) as well as Hope Chapel (background) Thursday morning.”...
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