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How long will South Kihei Road be closed this time?

by | February 4, 2025 | Flooding, Government, News Flash | 0 Comments

2/4/25 #kihei To close out January, Hawaii was belted with a  strong rain and wind storm, so as usual this meant more mud floods for South Maui. Just like the storm a year ago, parts of South Kihei Road in North Kihei collapsed, and this afternoon (2/4/25) remain closed. County advised: "South Kīhei Road remains closed to the general public from Ohukai Road to Kūlanihākoʻi Street. These areas are open to residential traffic only." This segment  closure South of Kaonoulu as far as...
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Future location of key segment of North-South Collector Road

by | January 28, 2025 | Alternative Transportation, Environment, Featured, Flooding | 0 Comments

1/28/25 #kihei Currently we are seeing countless truckloads of decades long accumulation of sediment being hauled from the Kūlanihāko‘i Stream gulch onto Kenolio via the North-South Collector Road (NSCR) corridor. Contractor PB Sullivan is continuing this long needed project moving mauka from South Kihei Road. It is expected this effort will help mitigate stormwater flooding at Kaonoulu & South Kihei Road which we have seen for decades, but this action must continue upcountry to really...
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Testify to Keep the South Maui Community Plan Community-Friendly 1/28/2025 – meeting canceled

by | January 25, 2025 | Featured, Fire Prevention, Government, Hot Topics, Housing | 0 Comments

1/25/2025 #kihei #smcp #mpc The Maui Planning Commission (MPC) has a meeting on Tuesday, January 28 at 3pm to continue working on the South Maui Community Plan (SMCP). The meeting is intended to be the final review of the maps that determine what types of development are allowed where in our area. Besides the maps, the section includes area-specific policies for Piilani Promenade (the "MegaMall") and Kīhei Mauka (a proposed large development above the highway). The MPC can revisit anything in...
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Where Will the Water Come From?

by | January 21, 2025 | Development, Environment, General Membership Meeting Recap, Hot Topics | 0 Comments

1/21/2025 #kihei #southmaui #water #meeting Lucienne de Naie explained where water to South Maui comes from and what the limitations are to future consumption. Rob Weltman described the water-related policies adopted by the Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) for the South Maui Community Plan. John Laney presented a video about the road infrastructure shortcomings in South Maui.
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Renters Talk Story

Renters Talk Story

by | Jun 26, 2023

  6/26/2023 #kihei #renter #publicmeeting Robin Knox, Nara Boone, and Jordan Hocker would like to invite you to a:   Renters Talk Story Tuesday, June 27th, 5pm-7pm at Kihei Community Center   Free Dinner and Childcare Provided   Learn about your...

Mā‘alaea History Book Is Here

Mā‘alaea History Book Is Here

by | Jun 22, 2023

  6/22/2023 #kihei #maalaea #history Ma'alaea: The Untold Story of Maui's Historic Crossroads The Mā‘alaea Village Association invites the public to the long-awaited launch of the book at the Maui Ocean Center on Thursday, June 29, with a reception at 5:30pm and...

South Maui CPAC 6/21/2023 – Honua‘ula / Wailea 670

South Maui CPAC 6/21/2023 – Honua‘ula / Wailea 670

by | Jun 18, 2023

  6/18/2023 #kihei #southmaui #cpac #communityplan Wednesday, June 21, 5:30 pm Lokelani Intermediate School The South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee The committee will review and make decisions on the Planning Department's proposal for the land use...

What is PARK MAUI and how will it affect South Maui?

by | Jun 18, 2023

  6/18/23  #kihei While West and Central districts seem to be in upheaval over this administration proposal, South Maui seems almost silent. Does this mean folks do not know or do not care?  If it is the former, you can learn what it's about next...

Maui Residents Fight To Save Kihei’s Last Wetlands

Maui Residents Fight To Save Kihei’s Last Wetlands

by | Jun 13, 2023

  6/13/2023 #kihei #wetlands From Civil Beat 6/11/2023: County officials continue to approve new building permits close to shore despite rising seas. By Marina Starleaf Riker / June 11, 2023 As the cars whiz by on Kihei’s main drag, Trinette...

South Maui CPAC 6/14/2023 – Mākena and ‘Āhihi Kīna‘u

South Maui CPAC 6/14/2023 – Mākena and ‘Āhihi Kīna‘u

by | Jun 12, 2023

  6/12/2023 #kihei #southmaui #cpac #communityplan Wednesday, June 14, 5:30 pm Malcolm Center The South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee The committee will review and make decisions on the Planning Department's proposals for the future of Mākena and ‘Āhihi...

South Maui CPAC 5/31/2023 – Mākena and ‘Āhihi Kīna‘u

South Maui CPAC 5/31/2023 – Mākena and ‘Āhihi Kīna‘u

by | May 25, 2023

  5/25/2023 #kihei #southmaui #cpac #communityplan Wednesday, May 31, 5:30 pm Malcolm Center The South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee The committee will review and make decisions on the Planning Department's proposals for the future of Mākena and ‘Āhihi...

Next Community Meeting

Tuesday, March 18
6:30 pm

ProArts Playhouse, Azeka Makai
1280 S. Kihei Road

Check back soon for the topic of this meeting!

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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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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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.