Kihei’s “Holiday” Whale
12/23/23 #kihei Maui News multi award winning photog ( and more these days) Matt Thayer again captures the 2023 version. We d not have confirmation, but expect this again is the work of Pauline UPDATE 12/25/14 ...
County work in Waipuilani stream gulch
12/13/23 #kihei# Early this afternoon, we came across the Maui County crew activity makai of the highway, but were unclear what specific action they were performing there With the trades blowing, this stirred up dirt and silt so we chose not to stop there...
Bridge vs Box Culvert spanning stream gulches in Kihei
11/25/23 #kihei Our general membership meeting earlier this month focused on the negative effects of stormwater flowing down the mountain into South Maui coastal community. For the most part these effects are the result of what humans did over time to disturb...
Final 2023 membership meeting on hot topic has low turnout
11/22/23 #kihei Maybe it was because it was Thanksgiving week? Maybe because it has been many months since Kihei has been flooded? Maybe folks are only focused on wildfires? Whatever the reason, there were a lot of empty seats at the Pro Arts Playhouse for an...
WILDFIRE PREVENTION WORKING GROUP Draft Report November 1, 2023
11/16/23 #kihei While this report was created as a result of the massive firestorm that wiped out Lahaina Town. here is what it is offering: "Purpose: To identify the causes of wildfires and preventative action that may be taken to reduce the risk of...
Constantly improving the North Kihei Intersection of Kenolio Rd. and Alulike St
11/17/23 UPDATE AGAIN ! In this past week, we see additional signage & pavement markings at this residential intersection. While we do not have evidence of what it looked like before the first actions last month, we can advise that before & after...
Tell the State Dept. of Transportation your safety concerns on and around the Pi’ilani Highway
11/12/23 #Kihei Are you concerned about the safety of high school students going to their new school? The school opened without the legally required grade separated pedestrian crossing (over or under). It is extremely dangerous to...
Senior Affordable Rental Housing Coming to Central Kihei
11/8/23 #kihei The first (of 3) phase of Hale O Pi'ikea at the SW corner of Liloa and Pi'ikea is set to begin construction this month. Hale O Piʻikea will involve the new construction of two four-story buildings, comprising of 90 one, two and three...
Mayor and team come to Kihei to hear from community; residents do not show up
11/3/23 #kihei Last evening was the budget hearing for the South Maui district at the Community Center on Lipoa, but the mayor's team had more in attendance than the community. Then only half of those that showed offered oral testimony. KCA was one the...
Kihei’s Mud Floods have not dried up
October 31, 2023 #kihei Most of the world's attention toward Maui island is connected with the wildfires, and while our residents' is as well, in South Maui we also know that this time of year we have to be aware and prepared in every way possible for the...
Next Community Meeting
Tuesday, November 18
6:30 pm
ProArts Playhouse, Azeka Makai
1280 S. Kihei Road
The New Maui Destination Plan
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is updating its Destination Management Plan for Maui Nui. "The updated DMAPs will place greater emphasis on managing sensitive and high-impact areas to ensure tourism supports the well-being of local communities and the long-term sustainability of Hawai‘i’s unique natural and cultural resources."
Meagan Degaia, HTA Destination Manager for Maui Nui
Please bring a non-perishable item for the ongoing campaign to help the Maui Food Bank
Kihei Community Association's Priorities 2025
- Shaping the Future of South Maui
South Maui is growing, and we advocate for smart growth - supporting efforts to make Kihei a walkable, bikeable 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. Working with developers and the government to provide the resources we need for a thriving community. - Fire Prevention
Working with agencies, landowners, and the community to continue to improve Fire Prevention and Mitigation resources for South Maui – more firebreaks and greenbelts to protect our residents, another road for emergency egress, improved evacuation planning and more. - Flooding Mitigation & Ecological Restoration
Working with Public Works, upcountry landowners, as well as flood control and wetlands experts to reduce the risk of flooding in South Maui with retention basins, gulch maintenance and revegetation. Protecting and restoring our wetlands and other natural resources is also a top priority. - More Roads & Infrastructure
With over 7000 new homes in the pipeline for South Maui, we must have more roads and water. We need the entire North-South Collector Road completed from Kanani to North Kihei Road; we support a Kihei Mauka Collector Road mauka of the high school from Kanani to Veterans Highway; and we need to widen the Pi'ilani Hwy south of Kilohana. - Wastewater Initiatives For Healthy Reefs and a Clean Ocean
Untreated sewage is killing our reefs and polluting our beach water. We are 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.
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Kihei Community Association
P.O. Box 662
Kihei, HI 96753
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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Mahalo to our business members
If you want a link to your business website, email us.
- Ali'i Resorts
- Aloha Aku Inn
- Bayer
- Dowling Company, Inc.
- Haleakala Ranch
- Haleakala Shores
- Hawaiian Electric
- Hawaiian Inspection Group
- Hawaii Materials Recycling
- Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union
- Insurance Associates, Inc.
- Kihei Canoe Club
- Kihei Ice
- Kihei Kai Nani
- Kihei Real Estate
- L&F Tax & Bookkeeping Services, LLC
- Mana’olana Pink Paddlers
- Maui Coast Hotel
- Maui Luxury Real Estate LLC
- Maui Pro Arts
- Pacific Rim Land, Inc.
- Timber Creations Maui
- Villas at Kenolio AOAO
- Wailea Point Village AOAO
- Water Quality Consulting, Inc
Resources
- Maui County Website
- County/State Contacts
- Maui County Charter
- Hoaloha’aina
- Pump Dont Dump
- Park Watch
- Alliance Home Page
- Maui Island Plan
- Kihei-Makena Community Plan
- Noise Reference Manual
- Kihei Charter School
- Grow Some Good
- Maui Bicycling League
- State Clean Water Alerts
- Aha Moku O Kula Makai
- Title 19 (Zoning Processes) Proposed Changes
- Sea Level Rise Viewer
- Safe Pedestrian Route Study for New High School
- South Maui Community Plan Update
- Complete Streets Guide
- Kihei Public Library
- KCA Design Guidelines
- KCA Road Guidelines
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.