While this month that has been a literal truth, here we are using it the figurative sense. Recently, we alerted you that several road projects were upcoming in Kihei, SEE https://gokihei.org/news/maui-county-road-repairs-this-week-in-kihei Kanani just makai of P Hwy was repaved, as was Kaiola, just South of Ohukai. But, here is the figurative “pouring” Same day time Kaiola is...
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The State Public Utility Commission (PUC) has announced a public listening session to accept comments regarding “ Dkt. 2015-0022; Hawaiian Electric Companies and NextEra; Public Listening Session” at Lihikai Elementary School Cafeteria; 335 S. Papa Avenue, Kahului for Friday evening beginning at 6:00 PM and running to 9:00 (if necessary to hear all testifiers). We encourage everyone to testify...
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KCA is often asked why we do not devote a public general membership meeting to the issue of cane smoke. We have made numerous attempts to bring the pertinent entities for a forum to no avail. Last year, H C & S did have a public meeting scheduled on the third Tuesday evening of the month, but we were otherwise occupied SEE ...
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UPDATE This evening, (4/7/15) we attended the NextEra public meeting at KCC concerning the take over of electric utility in Hawaii and were disappointed. The format was an open house, with lots of fancy signs and NextEra people standing around waiting to speak with residents one at a time, so there was no presentation or public discussion. We view this format as preventing attendees from hearing...
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The first meeting of the Alliance of Maui Community Associations (Alliance) for 2015 occurred last Monday (1/26/15) at the Kaunoa Senior Center “behind” the Kahului Airport. Beginning at 6:00, the meeting included representatives of eight Organizations. .Kihei had two directors present, Adele Rugg and Mike Moran The meeting commenced with a brief 15 minute appeal from MECO Community Relation...
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UPDATE 11/25/14 Meeting shown in its entirety several times on Akaku, Maui Community TV channels 53, 54 or 55 NOW. To get exact show times, go to http://akaku.org/akaku-program-guides/ Check each of the 3 channels for various viewing times on your TV or computer. The rapt attention of most every one of the over eighty attendees at the final general membership meeting of the year was...
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On Tuesday (11/18), at 6:30 PM at the Kihei Charter Middle School (41 E Lipoa), located behind the Kihei Car Wash at rear of plaza, our general membership forum closes out the year (NO meeting in December) with a unique topic. Doors open at 6:00 PM for pupu and social time, and a 6:30 prompt start. The topic is electric “smart meters,”, and we welcome two advocates and two opponents including...
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Our June 17 public general membership meeting opened with an update on KCA Director Mary Trotto’s athletic accomplishments on the mainland, as published in Saturday’s Maui News, then moved on to reading the update statement from Sarofim Realty Advisors of Dallas Texas on their Pi’ilani Promenade . Text is show below. with comment. Moran announced an upcoming 2014 community...
Read MoreUPDATE 12/24/13 Guess is was an “accident.” We now observe a chain is welded to the huge fixed post, and the chain fastened to the gate, so access for bicycles is once again hampered. KCA has been on a seesaw for years (decades?) with County Government for the mystical (mythical) N- S Collector Road, but the teeter totter is on the upside again. At the Walkable Livable Communities...
Read MoreIs this the work or witches and goblins or perhaps a errant driver?Apparently something caused a Maui Electric Co (MECO) highway light pole to topple from its post this morning (10/31/13) mauka the Pi’ilani highway right at Kaonoulu. Is this some foretelling of the future of the proposed commercial development at this precise location to be revealed by Sarofim Realty this Tuesday, 11/5/13...
Read MoreUPDATE 7/15/13. See the answer below in comments. Mahalo for the tips. We did get MPD confirmation that this is a high tech traffic monitoring device. UPDATE 6/28/13 And just like that the box appears now affixed to a tree along Kenolio (mauka) just north of the Kaiola intersection, seemingly confirming it has no relation to MECO. But the completely unidentified rectangle is moving around North...
Read MoreUPDATE (12/20/12) Today’s Look: UPDATE: The following was received in the KCA email today 12/5/12: Yes the parking lot work is part of the County solar pv project. These carport pv panels provide shade to the public and will offset part of the load at the Aquatic Center. The system should be operational by the end of the year. Cost of the installation is paid by Bosch. The County...
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On Saturday Feb. 26, Senator Baker and Rep. Fontaine held a “town hall” meeting at the Kihei Charter School campus on Lipoa. A sizable crowd filled the room to hear updates on current legislation moving through the congressional halls of Oahu. A large group of residents came to voice their concerns regarding bills related to transient vacation rentals and the potential effects of...
Read MoreAnnouncements that MECO is considerating alternatives to 70′ towers through our viewplaines; that land was aquired for new high school; and youth intern program at Haleakala Park kicked off the meeting, before Jackie Jura announced the nomination of the 2012 BOD candidates, who were elected by member acclamation. Jay Krigsman of Krausz offered his updated visual presentation of...
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Kihei Community Association board member Andrew Beerer has created photo-realistic renderings depicting the impact of MECO’s proposed power lines along the Pi’ilani Highway:
Read MoreCouncilman Don Couch followed the KCA opening announcements of Paige Fontaine and Elaine Malina to advise the audience about the under construction roundabout and plans to expand our soon to open bike path, before arborist extraordinaire Ernie Rezents offered a power point about the County’s planting plan he is writing, and the urban forest concept for the island. Juxtaposed against the...
Read MoreExperts explore Net Energy Metering and the future of solar energy on Maui. “Maui is the best place for developing and showcasing the clean energy future.” Trisha Smith Maui Weekly Posted July 29, 2010 When Kihei couple Jeanne and Michael Duberstein decided to install a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system on their home, they intended to significantly reduce their monthly electric bill and their...
Read MoreAloha County Council Member, Thank you for your continued efforts to seek community input as you work through Maui’s current fiscal challenges in determining our 2010 budget priorities. We appreciate your continued willingness to work with the Kihei Community Association to ensure that funds allocated to our district are those of ultimate priority to our community. Further, as a community...
Read MoreSince Community is our middle name, we appreciate what it means. Please check this video (link at end of story) concerning a true community effort involving not only KCA, but also CWD, KPAT, K-W Rotary, Job Corps, and the triad of community police, county prosecutor, and individuals doing the court ordered community service all working as one team. And yes, the video is from Akaku Community TV....
Read MoreIt’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 for that sake. We will be prepared for March with an exciting and relevant topic. The KCA would encourage its membership to contact...
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