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Will they construct and OPEN a new hotel in LIPOA (R & T Park)??

6/20/25   #kihei For most of the past decade we have watched a "mystery" unfold at the Maui Research & Technology Park (renamed Līpoa). Before there was a brewery and a high school, right in that same area, a sign announced: "Regency Maui Nursing and Rehabilitation Center". It remained there for years, but then construction began at 1347 Ninau St, and a series of interconnected structures were built. Landscaping was completed, a roadway encircled the buildings. parking...

Drone Footage of Hale O Pi’ikea Construction

6/14/2025 #kihei #development #housing #environment Here is bird-seye view of the Pi’ikea Avenue construction site, where the new housing development, Hale O' Pi'ikea, is under construction. What used to be a wetlands is being developed into an affordable housing complex. While Maui is experiencing a housing crisis, building on Kihei's remaining wetland areas is an environmental concern. According to Maui Now, "Hale O Pi‘ikea III will introduce a mix of one-, two-, and three- bedroom housing...

South Maui should be a safe walkable, bikeable community

6/7/25 #kihei #transportation #bicycle For decades KCA has been advocating for our district to have safe walking and cycling. Sidewalks are promised and required, but never constructed. Bike paths get lip service by County government, but do not get constructed.  SEE https://gokihei.org/environment/kca-again-proposes-a-safe-bike-path-in-kihei  https://gokihei.org/environment/the-next-bike-path-for-kihei-waipuilani...

Final week to apply for affordable rental housing in central Kihei, Last day is Friday the 13th

  6/6/25 #kihei # housing The deadline for applicants to be entered into the lottery for the Hale O Piikea I affordable rental units is June 13th at 5:00 PM.  Applicants must submit their applications by then to be entered into the lottery. The lottery will be conducted on June 20th in the morning. Applications can be found on the project website: https://mdihawaii.com/rentals/hale-o-piikea-phase-1/.     Applications received after Friday, June 13, 2025, 5:00 p.m. will be...
Kihei Charter School Students Cover Graffiti

Kihei Charter School Students Cover Graffiti

Kihei Charter School students rallied for another "volunteer" day recently. They had left an early morning message with the Kihei Community Association saying, "They graffitied our bunker on the Mokulele again and we want to fix it". The KCA contacted Bobby...

Recap of October 20th Community Meeting

Recap of October 20th Community Meeting

As our County Council prepares to set up the Maui Island Plan for the next decades, an enthusiastic group was informed by planner Dave Michaelson, and GPAC members Jeanne Skog and Stacie Thorlakson of its current status via oral & visual presentations....

Maui Island Plan to be Topic of Oct. 20th Community Meeting

The October 20th meeting will focus on County plans for the future of Maui. As seen in The Maui Weekly: “While hundred of hours were expended by the General Plan Advisory Committee’s 25 volunteer members, and countless testifiers on varied topics, that portion of an...

Bob & Lis Richardson Recognized with Laulima Award

Bob & Lis Richardson Recognized with Laulima Award

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...

Recap for the Sept. 15th KCA Community Meeting

Recap for the Sept. 15th KCA Community Meeting

The meeting opened with announcements for three upcoming community events over the next several days, all featured on the KCA website. The meetings prime topic began with introduction of panelists by Kuhea Paracuelles, Environmental Coordinator for Mayor Charmaine...

KCA Volunteer Opportunities in Kihei this Month

Saturday, September 19th is an island-wide clean-up. A joint work day morning between KCA & Kihei - Wailea Rotary Club at the Kihei Boat Ramp from 8 am to 10:30 am to install the last of the Reef Etiquette Signs, followed by trail mulch that needs to be spread, weeds,...

Groundbreaking Near on South Maui Regional Park

Maui News: August 30, 2009 By CHRIS HAMILTON, Staff Writer County awaits only permits from itself for project’s start KIHEI - Before the end of this year, the Maui County Parks and Recreation Department expects to break ground on the much-anticipated South Maui...