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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...

June 16th Community Meeting Topics

The 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...

May 19th KCA Community Meeting

May 19th KCA Community Meeting

Nearly 100 concerned visitors gathered at the community center to hear and then question a group of presenters on four topics of interest to South Maui. Community Police Officer Brad Hickle began with an update on crime, followed by Joylynn Paman' s power point...

Coastal Dune Restoration Opportunities

Coastal Dune Restoration Opportunities

On May 15th, Lis and Bob Richardson representing the KCA, worked with members of the Maui Canoe Club at the beach just north of the Whale Sanctuary on a dune fencing project. After obtaining State and County approval and meeting with the coastal geologist...

Honu Heroes, Keiki Clean-Up at Kamaole Beach Park

Honu Heroes, Keiki Clean-Up at Kamaole Beach Park

Mahalo to all those who turned out Saturday May 30th to clean-up Kamaole Beach Park on behalf of the Honu Heroes. The Honu Heroes are a group of Kihei Charter School (KCS) students who volunteer their time aiding our green sea turtles in numerous ways. On...

Lifeguard Towers on Makena/ Big Beach

Lifeguard Towers on Makena/ Big Beach

Lifeguard towers 14A and 14B are now assembled and on Big Beach. 14A is near the north parking lot and 14B near the south parking lot. The blessing for the towers will be at 10:00 on May 8 at the site. There will be a jet ski housed at the site for use by the...

Volunteer Opportunities in Your Community

Invasive Plant Species Removal For all that might be available - Community Work Day Program has scheduled a workday this Saturday, April 25, for Kihei. Please meet at the parking lot of St. Theresa's Church at 9:00 am and work until about 11:00 am. Please join us if...

April 21st KCA Community Meeting

April 21st KCA Community Meeting

After enjoying pupu and talking story, over 100 people attentively absorbed the presentation by the Krausz Companies of their proposed “Downtown Kihei” mixed use development along both sides of Pi’ikea in central Kihei. The Krausz Companies presentation was followed...

Letter of Support for 2nd Phase of Kaheawa Wind Farm

Sam 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...

Kamaole Point Work Day, April 4th

Kamaole Point Work Day, April 4th

Thirty-five hard working volunteers showed up at 8:30 Saturday morning at the Kihei Boat Ramp to take part in a restoration project with sponsors the KCA, Community Work Day Program, and the Rotary Club of Kihei Wailea.  The plan for the first two hours was to spread...