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Space Force Telescopes on Haleakalā?

2/8/2026 #kihei #haleakala #telescope #spaceforce Last year the Maui County Council voted unanimously to oppose the addition of seven military telescopes on Haleakalā after overwhelming public opposition: https://mauinow.com/2024/06/06/county-council-opposes-air-force-telescope-project-atop-haleakala/ It is back anyway with a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for public hearings, with one scheduled in Kīhei for February 17, 6:30-9:00pm at the Kihei Community Center.

UPDATE Testify at State Leg by Monday 2/9 Morning to keep our reef fish on the reef SB2996

UPDATE 2/11/26  DECINSION POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY THE 13  This allows more time to comment   2/7/26  #kihei It seems like forever that Hawaii has been trying to prevent exporting our natural resources to much of the world for somebody's profit. The classic example is our reef fish. For well over a decade we observe government hearings which seem to conclude to keep the fish here on the reef and not harvested by for profit business for export. Then we see it has not been...

See an emergency? Call 911! See something that needs to be fixed? ComConnect (See Click Fix)

2/3/26  #kihei   Water leaking in the park:  Pothole: light out?  abandoned vehicle?  fire prevention? sidewalks?  Dumped trash?  sign down????? It is not an emergency, but it is a problem that someone should fix. But what department is responsible? Who should you contact?  NO WORRIES There is just one entity!  Com Connect or See, click fix, and you get there via you phone or computer.    SEE ...

Who is my government representative? How can I contact her?

1/26/26 #kihei KCA has long advocated for community members to be active participants to improve the quality  of our part of our Island home. Often do ing so means communicating with elected officials. But who is that & how can I reach them?? There is a new tool that can help with that.  the 2026 edition of the Hawaiʻi Directory of Public Officials   Hawai‘i Directory of Public Officials. PC: Pacific Resource Partnership. Pacific Resource Partnership announced the release of...
The State is behind in clearing out Waipuilani Gulch

The State is behind in clearing out Waipuilani Gulch

  5/16/2023 #kihei #waipuilani #underpass The State Should Do Its Part In Flood Mitigation The December 6 "Kona Low" storm brought a lot of mud down the slope into Waipuilani Gulch. The County has done a great job clearing out the mud so the gulch can absorb...

Planning Department Information about New SMA Rules

Planning Department Information about New SMA Rules

  5/3/2022 #kihei #sma #shoreline PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 22, 2022   Maui County Planning Department announces public meetings on proposed amendments to Maui Special Management Area and Shoreline Rules   The Maui County Planning...

Provide your input – health care for South Maui

Provide your input – health care for South Maui

  4/15/2022  #kihei #healthcare #hulihia Are you happy with the healthcare options available to us in South Maui? If not, what should be done about it? This is an opportunity to let the State Legislature know what is needed.

High School Crossing FAQ

High School Crossing FAQ

  4/8/2022 #kihei #highschool #roundabout #underpass What is the difference between a signaled intersection and a roundabout? In a signaled intersection, all through traffic and left turns in one or more directions are halted while traffic goes forward in another...