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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...

Dune Restoration Project

Title: Dune Restoration Project Location: Kawililipoa Beach (see below Description: The KCA is inviting everyone to participate in a dune restoration project at Kawililipoa Beach on Saturday, Feb 21st (8:00-11:00 AM,) in collaboration with DLNR-DAR & USFWS Dawn...

No Community Meeting in February

It’s the third Tuesday of this month, so how come there’s no KCA community meeting? “The KCA is not fully prepared to bring forth to the community the next issue of concern,” offers board member Michael DiBella. “We do not want to appear to be rushing into a meeting...

2009 Legislative Session: KCA Supports 3 bills

As another very short legislation session begins, KCA is offering support to three proposed bills to better our ocean environment on familiar topics, fish. The two for the Senate are SB 378 and 75, and the one for the House is HB 191. The bills may be viewed on the...

Recap of January KCA Meeting

The first meeting of the New Year began with guest aquatic activist Darrel Tanaka presenting a brief proposal in support of proposed state legislation to limit fish catch of specific species in our ocean. Details will be available of the website, www.gokihei.org in a...

KCA 2008 Accomplishments

Donation & installation of the Reef etiquette signs. Replacement of the Kalama Park playground. Work on the South Maui coastal heritage trail. Maui Food Bank collection program. Community work days- beach clean ups. Support of the plastic bag reduction bill, ...

January 20th KCA Community Meeting

Title: KCA Community Meeting Location: Kihei Community Center Description: Monthly Meeting for the public to concerning the mayor's budget for the new fiscal year, where KCA will seek input from the community for high priority items to be included.   Is Maui a perfect...

KCA Meeting Tuesday 11/18: Final Meeting of 2008

This last meeting of 2008 began with president Jon Miller announcing the resounding success of our community Luau on Nov 1, before introducing the compact list of board candidates for 2009, Andrew Beerer, Joe Bertram III, Don Couch, Michael DiBella, Mike Moran, Robert...

Public/Planning Meeting to Review Kaonoulu St. Project Plans

Title: Public/Planning Meeting to review Kaonoulu St. project plans Location: Kihei Community Center Link out: Click here Description: “Neighborhood and community members are invited to a public presentation to review proposed development plans for a property at the...

South Maui Sustainability November Community Meeting

Title: South Maui Sustainability November Community Meeting Location: Kihei Charter School Link out: Click here Description: Environmental speakers Rob Parsons and Mark Sheehan and then break up into committees and work. Start Time: 18:30 Date: 2008-11-13

October 2008 General Membership Meeting

With well over 100 attending to hear candidates vying for county & state offices for Kihei and beyond, the October 21 community meeting afforded the opportunity for everyone to personally question each candidate in preparation for the upcoming November 4...