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Whatever Happened to that South Maui Community Plan?

  12/18/25 #kihei   The So Maui District waited decades for an update of the Kihei Makena Community Plan (KMCP) from 1998. So in 2017 when the Planning Department announced the new website was up as part of community outreach for So Maui, we were on our way    https://gokihei.org/environment/gen-mem-meeting-on-community-plan-process-draws-interested-group-tuesday On  our way,  but at a very slow pace. In 2022 The Planning Dept held an "open house" offering their...

Where to Watch the Official New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Maui

12/12/25 #kihei #fireprevention #events Are you celebrating New Year’s Eve on Maui? It’s a great place to ring in 2026! However, it is important to consider the local firework laws. The best way to enjoy spectacular fireworks on this island is to watch the official display that will take place at midnight at the Wailea beach - right behind the Grand Wailea Resort. I have personally watched fireworks from here and it is always fun and safe, just make sure to be extra careful driving to and from...

Does South Maui, (particiually the Kihei sub area) need more trees? Where? What kind? Take the survey to voice your opinion

11/26/25 #kihei Going back to the previous century, KCA has advocated to protect our existing trees and increase their number for logical reasons, like shade ,cleaner air , fresh fruit and beauty Now there is a survey asking for your input, if you have an opinion    https://www.henohonaulu.org/ This is a County wide matter, and you know guys from other areas are participating. How about YOU?         
County Budget Survey-Send your feedback

County Budget Survey-Send your feedback

3/31/2025 #kihei #mauicounty #survey Council member Nohelani U'U-Hodgins sent a letter on March 27 with a link for all Maui residents to submit THEIR input on County priorities and pressing needs. The deadline is April 11 so make your voice heard!! Here is the link:...

Testify in support of protecting Kihei’s wetlands

Testify in support of protecting Kihei’s wetlands

3/28/2025 #kihei #wetlands #flooding A message from our South Maui representative in the House of Representative, Terez Amato:   In Kihei we have had 3 once in 100 year floods in the last 5 years, with millions in damage and even loss of life. 50 years of...

Affordable Housing in South Maui

Affordable Housing in South Maui

What is an “Affordable House?” Good question. The South Maui Community Plan champions the idea that affordable housing is no more than 30% of a household budget. Any more than that, and you are considered rent or home burdened. However, in Hawaii, affordable housing...

Kūlanihāko‘i Stream Gulch after the 1/31/25 storm

Kūlanihāko‘i Stream Gulch after the 1/31/25 storm

2/26/25 #kihei Now that South Kihei Road is open in the area of Kūlanihāko‘i Stream and much of the debris cleared away, contractor PB Sullivan is back at their project within the gulch to remove much of the silt and restore the width and depth of decades ago. Much of...

Would (Could?) you drive on this road in Kihei?

Would (Could?) you drive on this road in Kihei?

2/17/25 #kihei If you drive on numerous streets in Kihei, you may well be aware of ruts, bumps, cracks, holes and uneven surfaces. Not every street, but not rare either, and mostly unavoidable. So would you drive on this one?        ...

Update on South Kihei Road repair as of 2/15/25

Update on South Kihei Road repair as of 2/15/25

2/15/25 #kihei  Work continues We saw the progress on the portion of SKR North of the Kulanihako'i Stream    https://gokihei.org/featured/update-on-south-kihei-road-repair-as-of-2-13-25   But this morning we looked on the South side of this stream...