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How long will South Kihei Road be closed this time?

2/4/25 #kihei To close out January, Hawaii was belted with a  strong rain and wind storm, so as usual this meant more mud floods for South Maui. Just like the storm a year ago, parts of South Kihei Road in North Kihei collapsed, and this afternoon (2/4/25) remain closed. County advised: "South Kīhei Road remains closed to the general public from Ohukai Road to Kūlanihākoʻi Street. These areas are open to residential traffic only." This segment  closure South of Kaonoulu as far as...

Future location of key segment of North-South Collector Road

1/28/25 #kihei Currently we are seeing countless truckloads of decades long accumulation of sediment being hauled from the Kūlanihāko‘i Stream gulch onto Kenolio via the North-South Collector Road (NSCR) corridor. Contractor PB Sullivan is continuing this long needed project moving mauka from South Kihei Road. It is expected this effort will help mitigate stormwater flooding at Kaonoulu & South Kihei Road which we have seen for decades, but this action must continue upcountry to really...

Testify to Keep the South Maui Community Plan Community-Friendly 1/28/2025 – meeting canceled

1/25/2025 #kihei #smcp #mpc The Maui Planning Commission (MPC) has a meeting on Tuesday, January 28 at 3pm to continue working on the South Maui Community Plan (SMCP). The meeting is intended to be the final review of the maps that determine what types of development are allowed where in our area. Besides the maps, the section includes area-specific policies for Piilani Promenade (the "MegaMall") and Kīhei Mauka (a proposed large development above the highway). The MPC can revisit anything in...

Where Will the Water Come From?

1/21/2025 #kihei #southmaui #water #meeting Lucienne de Naie explained where water to South Maui comes from and what the limitations are to future consumption. Rob Weltman described the water-related policies adopted by the Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) for the South Maui Community Plan. John Laney presented a video about the road infrastructure shortcomings in South Maui.
Volunteers needed for MOC Marine Institute reef clean-up

Volunteers needed for MOC Marine Institute reef clean-up

5/18/2024 #kihei #reef #cleanup The Maui News KAHULUI–What better way to kick off the summer than to get in the water and do a good deed? The Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute (MOCMI) is excited to host a reef clean-up at Kama’ole Beach I on Saturday, June 1st, from...

Battling Invasives in Maui County – 5/30/2024

Battling Invasives in Maui County – 5/30/2024

5/17/2024 #maalaea #maui #invasive From the Department of Environmental Management’s Environmental Protection and Sustainability Division: Aloha fellow Environmental Guardians,   The County of Maui EP&S Division is excited to invite you to its third...

Cesspool Virtual Town Hall 5/30/2024

Cesspool Virtual Town Hall 5/30/2024

5/15/2024 #maui #cesspool From Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee: Many cesspools in Central Maui are classified as high priority by the Department of Health meaning they pose a threat to the health of nearshore waters, coral reefs, and drinking water. Cesspool...

Why won’t County build sidewalks in North Kihei?

Why won’t County build sidewalks in North Kihei?

5/14/24 #kihei #mobility #sidewalks   Remember when a mayoral candidate promised, if elected, we would get one mile of sidewalks on South Kihei Road? In his 4 year term we did not get a single inch. A new housing project at the corner of Ohukai and Kaiola had an...

Top South Maui County issues and concerns

Top South Maui County issues and concerns

5/3/24  #kihei What is most important to you for your community?  KCA works to be the voice for our community in communication with government and media, so we use our senses to determine major concerns. We find some are constant, while others seem to be...