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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?         
Update on South Kihei Road repair as of 2/13/25

Update on South Kihei Road repair as of 2/13/25

2/13/25 #kihei Update on repair between Kulanihāko‘i Stream and Wailana Place It is now two weeks since the storm, which resulted in two segments of the south-bound lane of South Kihei Road collapsing again.  County Public Works (DPW) has attacked these matters,...

The Battle For Roads and Infrastructure

The Battle For Roads and Infrastructure

02/13/2025  #kihei #southmauivoiceteam #SMVT #housing We need your help! Read on and also follow the link at the bottom. Kihei, if you don’t know, has a development problem. Not that development is bad. People want to move here like most of us did and we also need...

South Maui Transportation Infrastructure in this century

South Maui Transportation Infrastructure in this century

2/10/25 #kihei #transportation #roads When the Kihei-Makena Community Plan (KMCP) became County law in 1998 calling for a walkable/bikeable South Maui district, our resident population was smaller, we had fewer visitors, the Pi‘ilani Hwy was a 2 lane road with...

South Maui Community Plan Concerns

South Maui Community Plan Concerns

2/10/2025 #kihei #smcp #planningdepartment #mpc The 9am Maui Planning Commission meeting on February 18 may be the last one to review the land use designations for South Maui. Testimony will be limited to a maximum of three minutes. To watch the meeting or provide...

So Maui affected by “annual ” mud floods

2/8/25 #kihei Report in Maui Now  By Colleen Uechi February 9, 2025 · 7:06 AM HST Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative   With massive flooding in Kīhei wreaking havoc every winter, community wonders: When will things change? By Colleen Uechi February 9,...

Future location of key segment of North-South Collector Road

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...

Where Will the Water Come From?

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...

1/12/2024 #kihei #coral #reef #environment The business case for saving coral reefs A growing body of research shows the nation’s coral reefs protect $1.8 billion in economic assets each year and should be protected for our sake and their own. Grist Jan 06, 2025 Emily...