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South Maui Needs Shade Trees NOW

5/1/26  #Kihei#   There is that old expression  that offers the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago.  Next best is NOW!  So we have the who (YOU!) the  what and the when. How about the where? Even the best tree planted in the wrong location may not work. "Right Tree Hawaii" can help with the where once you have the what. https://www.righttreehawaii.com/        

UPDATE 4/25/26 Will they construct and OPEN a new hotel in LIPOA (R & T Park)??

UPDATE  4/25/26      After years this completed but vacant facility is being utilized, at least temporarily. Hale Makua also helped Maui Health transfer 50 patients to a facility in the Kīhei Research and Technology Park that ‘Ohana Pacific Health, a sister company of Hale Makua, had been trying to sell. A wing of Maui Memorial has also been cordoned off for Kula patients. Fulton said Kula staff have also relocated to the facilities where their patients have gone.  ...

Kulanihako’i Stream Gulch

4/22/26 #kihei      

So Kihei Rd repairs continue as 2026 phase 2 begins this morning

4/20/26 #kihei   A few hours after the official road closure at 800 AM, the County heavy equipment coordinated dance was going strong in the area of Kaonoulu & SKR.     As they work Southbound from the No Kihei Rd intersection, this second phase between Ohukai and Kulanihakoi commenced today. https://www.mauicounty.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/18717 The only alternative route to proceed South is the State Pi'ilani highway, which works for motor vehicles, but is unsafe for...

Upcoming August 18th Community Meeting

The Aug 18 meeting will address proposed changes to our south Maui parks concerning prohibition of alcohol consumption and smoking tobacco products. Come express your opinions to the KCA so we can advise County government what our residents want. Doors open at 6 PM at...

Recap of July 21st Community Meeting

Recap of July 21st Community Meeting

About 50 observers heard Maui's new Police Chief Gary Yabuta explain his plans for our island under his realm with a power point presentation, and then responded to questions, before Denise Laitinen of "Firewise Communities Hawaii" offered ways to lessen the...

Kihei Dune Restoration Project

Kihei Dune Restoration Project

Volunteers continue work on Maui Lu sand dune area. Updated photos from September 2009. Original posting from July 14, 2009 - The Maui Public Works Dept recently altered the dunes north of the Maui Lu in an effort to mitigate the problems of blowing sand and...

Community Clean Up July 18 and other Volunteer Opportunities

Here are some great volunteer opportunities in our South Maui community... On Saturday, July 18th Community Work Day Program will be having another clean-up event called Litter Bugs Me. This events focus is our highways and major roadways. We could really use...

July 21st Community Meeting Topics

Quite often we tend to forget what our “first responders” do until we or a loved one or friend have a need for help. But police and fire officers are never permitted to have these lapses. This month’s Kihei Community Association (KCA) meeting examines these two county...

Recap of June 16th Community Meeting

Approximately 100 people were on hand at the community center for the monthly KCA meeting, and after consuming pupu provided by South Maui Sustainability (SMS) group, and meeting and greeting each other, President Jon Miller kicked off the meeting with a brief...

Many Enjoy Blessing for Kalama Pedestrian Trail

Many Enjoy Blessing for Kalama Pedestrian Trail

The Maui Parks Dept held a blessing for the new Pedestrian Trail at Kalama Park on Tuesday June 9th. Sue Kiang and Tamara Horcajo spoke on behalf of the Parks Department and the collaborative effort that led to the completion of this project. Mayor Tavares spoke to...

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...