Will they construct and OPEN a new hotel in LIPOA (R & T Park)??

6/20/25 #kihei For most of the past decade we have watched a "mystery" unfold at the Maui Research & Technology Park (renamed Līpoa). Before there was a brewery and a high school, right in that same area, a sign announced: "Regency Maui Nursing and Rehabilitation Center". It remained there for years, but then construction began at 1347 Ninau St, and a series of interconnected structures were built.

https://gokihei.org/news/will-they-construct-and-open-a-new-hotel-in-lipoa-r-t-park

Drone Footage of Hale O Pi’ikea Construction

6/14/2025 #kihei #development #housing #environment Here is bird-seye view of the Pi’ikea Avenue construction site, where the new housing development, Hale O' Pi'ikea, is under construction. What used to be a wetlands is being developed into an affordable housing complex. While Maui is experiencing a housing crisis, building on Kihei's remaining wetland areas is an environmental concern. According to Maui Now…

https://gokihei.org/environment/drone-footage-of-hale-o-piikea-construction

South Maui should be a safe walkable, bikeable community?

6/7/25 #kihei #transportation #bicycle For decades KCA has been advocating for our district to have safe walking and cycling. Sidewalks are promised and required, but never constructed. Bike paths get lip service by County government, but do not get constructed. SEE There is an interesting opinion piece in this week's Civil Beat examining the matter island wide

https://gokihei.org/environment/south-maui-should-be-a-safe-walkable-bikeable-community

Final week to apply for affordable rental housing in central Kihei, Last day is Friday the 13th

6/6/25 #kihei # housing The deadline for applicants to be entered into the lottery for the Hale O Piikea I affordable rental units is June 13th at 5:00 PM. Applicants must submit their applications by then to be entered into the lottery. The lottery will be conducted on June 20th in the morning. Applications can be found on the project website: …

https://gokihei.org/development-project-review/final-week-to-apply-for-affordable-rental-housing-in-central-kihei-last-day-is-friday-the-13th

Don’t wait until the next KCA meeting (July 15 2025) to contribute to the Maui Food Bank

6/2/25 #kihei So you know KCA has had an ongoing food drive for the Maui Food Bank for over a decade. In spite of numerous entities participating in this endeavor, the situation is now worse. We still encourage bringing non perishable , nutritious food donations to every meeting on the third Tuesday of the odd months, but we ask you to consider helping in other ways too.

https://gokihei.org/volunteer/dont-wait-until-the-next-kca-meeting-july-15-2025-to-contribute-to-the-maui-food-bank

Annual Bike Ride of Silence is Saturday, May 24 at 8:45 AM starting in No Kihei

5/22/25 #kihei #bicycle While this is not a KCA event, we try to alert our community each year of this commemorative event which originates in No Kihei. As we have been long term advocates for safe cycling in our district, we support this yearly event from the Maui Bicycle League. As Maui faces a surge in traffic fatalities—more than six pedestrian deaths reported in 2025—the Maui Bicycling…

https://gokihei.org/news/annual-bike-ride-of-silence-is-saturday-may-24-at-845-am-starting-in-no-kihei

What Went Down at the Legislature in 2025?

5/20/2025 #kihei #kca #legislature Hawai‘i House Representative Terez Amato and Senator Angus McKelvey presented what succeeded and what failed in the legislature in 2025 and had a fruitful discussion with the audience about what to focus on going forward.

https://gokihei.org/meeting-recap/what-went-down-at-the-legislature-in-2025

Maui County Council is Reviewing the South Maui Community Plan on May 27th

5/18/25 #kihei #volunteer #housing This is not a KCA event but we are sharing it because it may be of interest to South Maui residents. The Maui County Council is reviewing the South Maui Community Plan, which will guide development, infrastructure, and conservation decisions for the next 20 years. This is our chance to make sure the plan reflects the needs of local people, native ecosystems,…

https://gokihei.org/development-project-review/maui-county-council-is-reviewing-the-south-maui-community-plan-on-may-27th

Delivery Drivers Needed Urgently to Deliver Meals to the Homebound in South Maui

5/17/25 #kihei #volunteer #mealdelivery Hale Kau Kau delivers through the assistance of our volunteer drivers 75 - 105 meals each afternoon to our Home Bound residents of South Maui. The meal consists of a hot entrée, starch, salad, vegetable, fruit, dessert, and bread.  Each meal is designed to provide approximately 1500 calories and address general nutritional needs. Meal pick-up is at…

https://gokihei.org/volunteer/delivery-drivers-needed-urgently-to-deliver-meals-to-the-homebound-in-south-maui

Kihei Volunteers Needed – Kalama Beach Cleanup May 10th, 2025

5/1/25 #kihei #volunteer #beachcleanup Kalama Beach Park is a favorite with Kihei locals and visitors alike. It deserves some TLC and we hope you can join us in cleaning up this beach. Come join the May beach cleanup at Kalama Beach in collaboration with Malama Maui Nui on Sat, May 10, 2025 between 8:30AM and 11:30AM HST. Volunteers will be expected to cleanup along the beach and sift for micro-plastics as…

https://gokihei.org/news/kihei-volunteers-needed-kalama-beach-cleanup-may-10th-2025

“Civil Beat” visits Kihei community at Saturday Morning Farmers’ Market

4/26/25 #kihei Reporters from the online Hawai‘i news journal Civil Beat at a booth at Kō Mahi’ai Mākeke Market in Kīhei on April 26, 2025. SEE

https://gokihei.org/news/civil-beat-visits-kihei-community-at-saturday-morning-farmers-market

Hale O Pi’ikea Housing Applications

04/24/2025 #kihei #housing Aloha kamaʻāina families!! Applications are being processed NOW for affordable rental housing at the newly constructed Hale O Pi’ikea in Kihei (Pi’ikea Ave and Liloa Dr). The first units will be opening this summer. The applications are available here:  This link also includes information on the rental prices and amenities. Interested residents who would like assistance in the application process can reach…

https://gokihei.org/housing/hale-o-piikea-housing-applications

Phase 1 of Hale Pi’ikea 100% affordable rental project now accepting applications for move in this summer

4/24/25 #kihei Applications for Hale O Pi'ikea - Phase I The affordable housing complex on Pi'ikea Avenue (Hale O Piikea) is scheduled to open this Summer. Applications are required for anyone who wishes to apply for a space in this new development. There will be a total of 90 units. About the Property Hale O Piʻikea Phase 1 is the first installment of a 100%…

https://gokihei.org/development-project-review/phase-1-of-hale-piikea-100-affordable-rental-project-now-accepting-applications-for-move-in-this-summer

Maui County Hazard Mitigation Plan Needs Community Input

4/23/25 #kihei #emergency #fireprevention Maui County residents are invited to provide feedback on County’s Maui Emergency Management Agency's (MEMA) draft of the 2025 Maui County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Hazard Mitigation Plan is updated every five years to maintain the County’s eligibility for Federal Emergency Management Agency hazard mitigation assistance grants. The plan assesses Maui County’s risks from…

https://gokihei.org/government/maui-county-hazard-mitigation-plan-needs-community-input

Update of action in Kulanihako’i Stream Gulch at Kenolio

4/18/25 #kihei Shortly before some rain began to fall in the area, we saw temporary sprinklers in action SEE for status of location at end of January

https://gokihei.org/environment/update-of-action-in-kulanihakoi-stream-gulch-at-kenolio

Get Maui County Alerts & Notifications to Stay Up to Date

4/9/2025 #kihei #mauicounty #emergencyalerts Did you know that you can easily sign up to receive official County of Maui emergency events and/or road closure alerts via email or text? These are different from the messages you get from the national public warning system because they are specific to Maui Country and will warn you about severe weather, high-wind/surf, bushfires, road closures, and more.

https://gokihei.org/education-2/get-maui-county-alerts-notifications-to-stay-up-to-date

Renter’s Rights Training

04/16/2025 #kihei #communityevent #housing Are you a Renter or a Landlord? Do you have questions about the rights of renters? Maui Housing Hui is hosting an evening of information on April 21st . Free dinner and childcare, 5-7 pm at the ProArts Playhouse in Kihei. Bring your questions!

https://gokihei.org/housing/renters-rights-training

Talk to Civil Beat about South Maui concerns 4/26/2025

4/14/2025 #kihei #civilbeat #popup #news #concerns Reporters from the online Hawai‘i news journal Civil Beat will be managing a booth at Kō Mahi’ai Mākeke Market in Kīhei from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m on April 26, 2025. They will be there to engage with the community face-to-face, hear concerns firsthand, and learn which current issues and topics matter most to local residents. The Market is located in the rear…

https://gokihei.org/news/talk-to-civil-beat-about-south-maui-concerns-4-26-2025

Volunteer Opportunity to Restore & Protect Our Kula Kai Beach Reserve & Wetlands

4/9/2025 #kihei #mauicounty #volunteering Long before Kihei became the bustling beach town it is today, it was a wetland, teeming with native Hawaiian endemic plants, birds, marine and wildlife species. Rooted Kekahi Me Ka Aina is a 501c3 nonprofit community organization that is trying to educate our community about the importance of the historical, cultural and ecological value of some of…

https://gokihei.org/environment/volunteer-opportunity-to-restore-protect-our-kula-kai-beach-reserve-wetlands

KNOW your ZONE!!!

4/12/2025 #kihei #emergency #mema Fire, tsunami, hurricane. Is it time to evacuate???? Now, you don’t need to guess. There is a new app for monitoring emergencies and evacuation zones. Genasys Protect, is going live on May 1st. You can download it to your phones and tablets now! Check it out. The Genasys platform highlights a zone map where users can see predetermined evacuation zones, as well as live status updates during emergencies.  Residents and…

https://gokihei.org/environment/know-your-zone