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Surfrider Foundation article addresses Maui environmental concerns

5/27/26  #kihei While the organization is focusing on areas of the Island  beyond South Maui, as it concerns marine water quality and includes orgs we have partnered with  (HWMO and Grow Some Good), we believe it is of value to our members and community https://gokihei.org/news/hwmo-on-wildfires-in-kihei-next-month https://gokihei.org/meeting-recap/first-membership-meeting-sets-a-high-bar-for-this-year Testing the Water and Growing Ocean Friendly Gardens for a More Resilient...

SBA Low‑Interest Disaster Loans Available for Kona Storm Damages

5/24/26  # kihei As many in our community suffered severe damage earlier this year, we are  posting this public service message. The U.S. Small Business Administration, a federal agency, is providing low-interest disaster loans to residents, renters, businesses, and private nonprofits affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in Hawaii occurring March 10–24, 2026.  We would appreciate your help in sharing these resources with your audience/members in the...

KCA Public Meeting May 19, 2026

5/20/2026 #kihei #kca #shoreline #hawaii #legislature The future of our coastline (erosion, sea level rise, ...) Report from the State legislature  

DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) axis deer survey

5/20/26  #kihei DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is asking the public to answer a brief survey during May and June.  Private land owners and DOFAW have been working to bring deer populations down to a manageable number.  They are  asking if axis deer impact households currently.  This on-line survey collects only zip codes and takes two to three minutes.                   KCA recommends community members participate...
How do coral reefs protect Kihei (and Hawaii)?

How do coral reefs protect Kihei (and Hawaii)?

Image from the USGS publication below.   The protection coral reefs provide against storm damage to our coasts can be quantified and visualized, here using Kihei as example: The Role of Coal Reefs in Coastal Protection (from USGS) That is on top of their value as...

South Maui Community Plan Website

  We Are South Maui website launched for South Maui Community Plan Update   The County of Maui Department of Planning has launched its new website, We Are South Maui, for the update of the South Maui Community Plan.   The...

Last Chance for potential KCA Directors 2021

Last Chance for potential KCA Directors 2021

10/21/20 #kihei.   The KCA bylaws explicitly outline the process for potential directors to be presented to the general membership at the November 17 meeting where they elect the new board for next year. VI, 2 Board of Directors offers: " Organization,...

Final KCA 2020 Candidate Forum is Oct 20 at 6:30 PM

Final KCA 2020 Candidate Forum is Oct 20 at 6:30 PM

UPDATE  10/16/20 Unfortunately our forum will NOT be on Akaku this time, but you CAN see it on FaceBook Live even if you do not have a Facebook account   9/20/20 #kihei   Our third and final forum is another virtual one, meaning you can view it on...

Kama’ole Solar Update:  September 26, 2020

Kama’ole Solar Update: September 26, 2020

SB Energy Corp. and its subsidiary Pacific Green Ikehu LLC have withdrawn the Kamaole Solar Project that had been selected by Hawaiian Electric in the second-round procurement of renewable energy projects for Maui. The company has explained that, “Unfortunately, the...