Flooding on South Kihei Road 12/20/2017?
12/20/2017 #kihei This was the scene at 2PM on December 20 at South Kihei Road and Kaonoulu, with a continued flood watch in place. We welcome your pictures to document storm water issues in Kihei!
Island Wide Flooding Survey Visits Kihei
12/12/17 #kihei On Tuesday morning we saw this survey team moving northbound on South Kihei Road at first fronting the Maui Lu, and later at the intersection with Ohukai, where we inquired about the purpose of their work. A friendly gentleman advised they were using...
Council’s LUC votes No on Kihei Wellness
Fourth meeting this year runs over four hours 12/13/17 #kihei Shortly before 6 PM this evening, the 9 member LU committee voted 5-4 to not approve the Planning' Director’s proposed bill to grant a change of zoning request from residential to business to develop the...
False Alarm on Maui Lu Makai This Morning
Coconut wireless fake news squelched 12/10/17 #kihei Another bit of misinformation and alarm in Kihei (seems to be a lot of that around recently) was investigated by KCA before 10 o'clock this morning. Apparently instigated by some loud “crushing” sounds emanating at...
Kihei High School to open in 2018? It sure looks like this one will.
Name debate continues, but one is under construction and one is not 12/9/17 #kihei “I'm the Kihei High School.” “NO! I'm the real Kihei High School.” Will the real Kihei High School please stand up? Are you old enough to remember the old TV game panel show, To Tell...
Council Member Kelly King’s 4th quarter meeting with KCA BoD this morning
Most of the 2018 Directors also participated 12/7/17 #kihei At the KCA office at 10 o'clock the BOD welcomed Councilor Kelly King to receive her update in exchange for our offered input and concerns in the final quarterly meeting for 2017. Some of the topics:...
County Council decides to not decide today on some of the major community concerns
Oxybenzone in sunscreen; employment control of Councilor's staff; firing Director Taylor and sand mining moratorium all for another day 12/4/17 #kihei We ask understanding that our volunteer time is limited, but we do our best to keep the community informed, so this...
Council’s Agenda 12/2/2017 Creates Perfect Storm for Community Concern
NUMEROUS “HOT BUTTON” ITEMS INDUCED NEARLY 100 TO TESTIFY 12/2/17 #kihei Occasionally we note a large turn out at a government meeting because of an issue of much community concern. But when an agenda of over 50 items has perhaps a half dozen such items for a single...
Kihei Wellness back here Wednesday! Council’s LUC meeting continues day after site visit, but no conclusion
Extensive public input at site supplemented in chambers with none in favor of zoning change 12/8/17 UPDATE This Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 this project is back seeking Change of Zoning in Council chambers. You chance to voice (or write) you opinion...
Council’s Planning Committee addresses two of three items Thursday morning
Ironic situation as far as reliable meeting participation 11/30/17 #kihei Contained in the first item, PC-5, was a proposal concerning absences by an unpaid volunteer CPAC member from future advisory committee meetings. We expect most agree that reliable participation...
Next Community Meeting
Tuesday, May 20
6:30 pm
ProArts Playhouse, Azeka Makai
1280 S. Kihei Road
What Happened in the Legislature?
Our South Maui representatives in the Hawai‘i Senate and House Angus McKelvey and Terez Amato will join us to tell us what went down and to answer questions. Will there be money for the high school overpass? For the rest of the North-South Collector Road? For flood mitigation and ecosystem restoration?
South and West Maui House Representative Angus McKelvwy
South Maui House Representative Terez Amato
Kihei Community Association's Priorities 2025
- Fire prevention
Working with agencies, landowners, and the community to form a Fire Prevention Task force for South Maui and pass along requests and recommendations between that group and the community - Flooding mitigation
Working with Public Works, upcountry landowners, and flood control experts to reduce the risk of flooding in South Maui - North-South Collector Road
Advocating the completion of the next segments of the North-South Collector Road between Waipuilani and Kaonoulu - WasteWater Initiatives
Supporting efforts to speed the replacement of cesspools in Maui Meadows with clean water alternatives and advocating for identification and treatment of pollution from failing pipes at major hotels and condo developments - Healthy Living through Smart Growth
Supporting efforts to make Kihei a walkable, bike able community with sidewalk and bikeway connectivity throughout, especially to all our schools including the new Kūlanihāko‘i High School. Supporting the implementation of the revised South Maui Community Plan and the values it espouses
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- Ali'i Resorts
- Aloha Aku Inn
- Bayer
- Dowling Company, Inc.
- Haleakala Ranch
- Haleakala Shores
- Hawaiian Electric
- Hawaiian Inspection Group
- Hawaii Materials Recycling
- Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union
- Insurance Associates, Inc.
- Kihei Canoe Club
- Kihei Ice
- Kihei Kai Nani
- Kihei Real Estate
- L&F Tax & Bookkeeping Services, LLC
- Mana’olana Pink Paddlers
- Maui Coast Hotel
- Maui Luxury Real Estate LLC
- Maui Pro Arts
- Pacific Rim Land, Inc.
- Timber Creations Maui
- Villas at Kenolio AOAO
- Wailea Point Village AOAO
- Water Quality Consulting, Inc
Resources
- Maui County Website
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- Maui County Charter
- Hoaloha’aina
- Pump Dont Dump
- Park Watch
- Alliance Home Page
- Maui Island Plan
- Kihei-Makena Community Plan
- Noise Reference Manual
- Kihei Charter School
- Grow Some Good
- Maui Bicycling League
- State Clean Water Alerts
- Aha Moku O Kula Makai
- Title 19 (Zoning Processes) Proposed Changes
- Sea Level Rise Viewer
- Safe Pedestrian Route Study for New High School
- South Maui Community Plan Update
- Complete Streets Guide
- Kihei Public Library
- KCA Design Guidelines
- KCA Road Guidelines
Kihei Community Association's mission statement
The objects and purposes of the corporation shall be to encourage, promote and aid in developing, improving and maintaining the area of Kihei, Island and County of Maui, as a desirable residential community; to develop unified community spirit; to do any and all things to promote the health, safety and welfare of residents within the Kihei area; to encourage recreation and service programs, and programs to enhance social life and community welfare within the Kihei area; to promote better understanding and fellowship among its members, their families and all residents of the Kihei area.